Chamberlain University Reviews of Master's in Nurse Practitioner (NP)

It's actually pretty weird because the program is initially very doable for someone who has a family, career, or other obligations but then out of the blue the NR509 course becomes a nightmare. The immense and constant pressure is horrible for the learning environment. I don't believe I've ever felt this mentally on edge and I've completed 4 programs. I've reached out to instructors several times with concerns about my grade but no one was willing to provide any direction (not asking for answers... Read More or revealing information, just instruction like instructors do). I think the NR 509 class absolutely needs to be revamped and either stretched out over a longer period of time or some of the assignments alleviated such as the weekly iHuman or the weekly quizzes. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, a final, weekly reflections, an assessment video, a two day immersion and iHuman is too much for one person to handle, and not including CHILDREN,HUSBANDS,WIVES, and other responsibilities. I also didn't find the weekly SI review or study guides helpful. I'm normally an A/B student but I sat uncomfortably at a C from this class until the end of the program and I hated that for myself:( I started to question whether or not I was built for advanced nursing or nursing period for that matter! If you're looking for true direction and mentorship from real life clinicians in the field....DON'T GO HERE!

SAVE YOUR TIME & MONEY !!! School is worthless in all regards. Instructors are terrible, admin is totally worthless as well. All they are in business for is your $$$, they could care less about helping you further your program. When it comes time for clinicals, be prepared for headaches all around. You do all the work to line up preceptor only for the school to tell you "no contract, keep checking". Find another one local, after having driven 3 hours one way everyday on previous one, Only to have... Read More school say it takes 2-3 months to get contract. EXCUSES EXCUSES EXCUSES all designed to make you fail or drop out, but they still get the $$$. They could truly care less about students, Only concerned about $$$. SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHES & AVOID CHAMBERLAIN AT ALL COSTS !!!

There are good and things with every program. Chamberlain's program is ever-changing as they are continuously attempting to make updates to improve the curriculum. I have made recommendations that have come to fruition. They hold town halls every semester to receive feedback from students and have multiple ways in which to give feedback. They do not help with finding a preceptor - but neither do a lot of other programs out there. There is an extra fee for your specialty-track classes only at this... Read More time. There is some inconsistency between instructors and their expectations which can sometimes be frustrating, but I also think this is normal for any program. They need to work on how they allocate the credit hours for didactic in clinical courses because students put in a lot more hours worth of work than what is currently reflected in the credit hour allotment. To their credit, Chamberlain has been very innovative however in their design of their capstone course, and their newer approach to testing and quizzes. Students have the ability to truly learn for learning's sake and not be so stressed out that they miss the big picture as I have seen from students in other programs. The coursework, however, is still aggressive and quite rigorous throughout the clinical courses. Students are forced to thoroughly research a multitude of topics that directly relate to things they see in practice.

My instructors have been very good and helpful so far. The only problem is finding your on preceptor. I suggest starting very early on so you won't be stressed. Other that, Chamberlain has been a blessing. There are no waiting list, they start several times a year vs. only one start date. You're able to work and do clinical. You set your own clinical schedule,, as long as you get your hours in you are good. I did my BSN there and I'm now 4 classes away from being complete with the MSN-FNP program!!... Read More