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• Strong focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy My program had a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy, which I appreciated at the time, but in retrospect, psychopharmacology and other modalities such as CBT were neglected. There was a steep learning curve in my first job in terms of psychopharmacology. At the time, we were placed with preceptors, but I understand that is no longer the case. - Alum
• Limited specialties for nurse practitioners I am a graduate of University of Maryland which offered 25 area of specialties as a nurse practitioner. USM offered 3 . Some required courses were outdated and not state of art . We were required to obtain our own preceptor without help from the school . Learning was done on my own while in school . But tuition was cheaper than other schools and I could get what I needed to pass my exams . - Alum
• I loved the program! I had a very positive experience at USM. The faculty members were supportive and the workload although very heavy at times, allowed me to keep up with a full- time job as a CCU RN while finishing my degree. - Alum
• Clinical placements were a struggle. The workload seemed reasonable and I had an accommodating job to be able to take all the courses, as they were all in person. I felt the FNP program was the bare minimum to get to certification. I had to take a prep course for certification. At the time, it was a struggle to get adequate clinical placements, which the school stated they were taking care of. Most of my cohort ended up having to find their own placements. - Alum
• Would recommend I would recommend USM, and have, to someone who is serious about becoming an NP. Practicing in NY, I have met many NPs who tell me my experience and course work, clinical placements and leadership I experienced at USM is an exception- not the rule - Alum