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• Securing Preceptorship – United States University My experience at United States University was both meaningful and transformative. The program strengthened my clinical judgment, broadened my ability to care for diverse patient populations, and supported my growth as both a practitioner and a person. Completing my studies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges, particularly when securing a preceptorship. Many clinical sites had limited availability or paused student placements due to staffing demands and safety restrictions. Despite these obstacles, I remained persistent, adaptable, and proactive in seeking out opportunities. Ultimately, I was able to secure the clinical experience needed to complete my training. This journey reinforced my resilience and my ability to navigate complex healthcare environments under pressure. Overall, my time at United States University prepared me exceptionally well for real-world patient care and strengthened my confidence as an APRN. - Alum
• Affordable but heavy workload This is a good school if you have a strong clinical background working as a nurse. There is no hand holding through this school. You are required to find your own preceptors. The workload is high, with a decent amount of group assignments. The second half of the program is especially tough if you are working full-time. You are required to have in person skills training (4 days) which was high quality. There are handfuls of assignments that are past fail, and if these are failed, you will need to retake a class. However, if you have some time flexibility, have a strong clinical background this is a very affordable option to get your FNP. - Alum
• GREAT RETURN ON INVESTMENT, POOR PREPARATION Cost and course load provide for a good return on investment once you pass your NP boards. You should be prepared to teach yourself everything to prepare for boards. There was no preceptor placement support. Students will need to have a preceptor lined up or pay for a preceptor placement program to find one. - Alum
• USU MSN FNP Program I attended the USU MSN FNP Program Sep 2020- Oct 2022. I had a very difficult time obtaining a clinical site. USU tried to help find a clinical site & sent me to an Acute Care hospital not an Out-Patient primary care setting which conflicted with the requirements so I had to drop, causing an 8 week delay. Fortunately, I was able to find preceptors through other colleagues recommendations & paid $1000 for peds. The quality of the classes & teachers are a very basic, "self-study" style; teachers provide grades & feedback, you do not learn much more unless you have time to reach out & ask. Pros: cost & convenience. Cons: majority self-study, difficulty obtaining & quality of clinical sites. I did not feel ready to practice as a FNP after completion of the program this is with 9 years of acute care RN experience (3 years cardiovascular & 6 years ER at the time), so I completed an additional reduced pay 1 year NP fellowship a year later to feel better prepared. - Alum
• Preceptors You have to find your own preceptors. Be prepared to spend $. - Alum