USF (South Florida) FNP Fall 2021

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Hi everyone, 

I didn't see a thread for this yet so I wanted to start a place for those who have applied the the University of South Florida FNP program starting fall 2021. Previous applicants/accepted students please feel free to comment on the process for you! 
 

thanks! 

Specializes in PCU RN - 2 years - Oncology Nurse- 2 years.

In regards to the question about how often we will have to be on campus, it’s very seldom. I was actually disappointed because I specifically chose USF because I wanted that in person lecture. My coworkers who are now nurse practitioners, said that the program was mostly online. And they give you well advance notice when you have to show up for anything.In regards to the question about how often we will have to be on campus, it’s very seldom. I was actually disappointed because I specifically chose USF because I wanted that in person lecture. My coworkers who are now nurse practitioners, said that the program was mostly online. And they give you well advance notice when you have to show up for anything.

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5 hours ago, Aaron_Oncology-BSN-RN said:

In regards to the question about how often we will have to be on campus, it’s very seldom. I was actually disappointed because I specifically chose USF because I wanted that in person lecture. My coworkers who are now nurse practitioners, said that the program was mostly online. And they give you well advance notice when you have to show up for anything.In regards to the question about how often we will have to be on campus, it’s very seldom. I was actually disappointed because I specifically chose USF because I wanted that in person lecture. My coworkers who are now nurse practitioners, said that the program was mostly online. And they give you well advance notice when you have to show up for anything.

Thanks for the feedback! Where are the majority of your clinicals? And also, do you know if can you do a speciality clinic like cardiology with FNP? Thanks! 

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Specializes in PCU RN - 2 years - Oncology Nurse- 2 years.

I have no idea the specifics of the clinicals as I am new as well and start the same time as you. However, coworkers who graduated have stated that the clinical rotations are terrible and can be as far as 2 hours away. Per the words of one coworker, the clinical selections are given priority to MD students, then PA, then us. I cannot verify this obviously though. Just word of mouth. 

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2 hours ago, Aaron_Oncology-BSN-RN said:

I have no idea the specifics of the clinicals as I am new as well and start the same time as you. However, coworkers who graduated have stated that the clinical rotations are terrible and can be as far as 2 hours away. Per the words of one coworker, the clinical selections are given priority to MD students, then PA, then us. I cannot verify this obviously though. Just word of mouth. 

My advisor informed me that during the first year of our DNP studies we don't have classes on campus, maybe one or two lectures per month. During the second and third year our clinicals will be scheduled closer to our place of residency. That's all what I know so far. Btw anyone else here enrolled for Peds DNP?

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Also I noticed in the student handbook it said we’re required to have our national certification before beginning DNP coursework but how are we supposed to have the time to study for that? I thought we don’t take that until after gradation. Just like you don’t take the NCLEX till after nursing school.

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2 hours ago, Nurselife266 said:

Also I noticed in the student handbook it said we’re required to have our national certification before beginning DNP coursework but how are we supposed to have the time to study for that? I thought we don’t take that until after gradation. Just like you don’t take the NCLEX till after nursing school.

We take it after earning our MSN while in the DNP program. We sit for certification, then continue to finish DNP. 

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Specializes in PCU, Tele, Med/Surg.

Do we have a deadline to register for classes and for completing everything on castlebranch? I got an email about registering for classes and the instructions. But I’m also kind of waiting for UF’s decision to see what I want to do. 

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3 hours ago, bmint07 said:

Do we have a deadline to register for classes and for completing everything on castlebranch? I got an email about registering for classes and the instructions. But I’m also kind of waiting for UF’s decision to see what I want to do. 

After my acceptance email I was given like 1-2 weeks to accept the offer and I just received an email yesterday with all the castle branch stuff. They only gave me till next week to buy/create my castle branch account. And then it seems like for the drug test specifically you have 72 hours after your castlebranch account is made to schedule it.

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Hi everyone! I interviewed today. Had minor technical difficulties! Hoping it doesn’t take the full 3 weeks to get back ?‍♀️ Did anyone else interview today or recently? Does anyone know of anyone who interviewed and didn’t get in?

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52 minutes ago, NurseAndrea53 said:

Hi everyone! I interviewed today. Had minor technical difficulties! Hoping it doesn’t take the full 3 weeks to get back ?‍♀️ Did anyone else interview today or recently? Does anyone know of anyone who interviewed and didn’t get in?

I interviewed on March 19th and haven’t heard anything back. I know others interviewed and heard back within a few days. I too wonder if anyone who has interviewed been declined, but I haven’t heard. I looked at other threads from previous years and they either got waitlisted or found out in June/July, but that information is limited to only those who have commented on the threads. Good luck to you!!

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I interviewed on March 19 as well and I have not heard anything either.  I'm glad I'm not alone. I have to admit I am starting to lose hope. I reached out to Xavier last Thursday and he said in a week or so we'll hear something. 

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50 minutes ago, Rgnurse said:

I interviewed on March 19 as well and I have not heard anything either.  I'm glad I'm not alone. I have to admit I am starting to lose hope. I reached out to Xavier last Thursday and he said in a week or so we'll hear something. 

Thank you for the information!! I was going to check in next week, but I will hold off. It’s nice to know we’re are in the same boat!

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