University of South Alabama Reviews

"I have been attending USA, seeking my master's degree in the FNP program. Although I realize this is an online program, the lack of support from the College of Nursing has been embarrassing. If you are looking for a great college, especially one that supports its students and fosters great relationships, this is not the place for you. You are merely a number to them and even after reaching out for help, they will turn a cold shoulder to you. If you need any sort of assistance with clinical placements (which you most certainly will), they will offer very little. You are better off attending a University that takes care of that process for you. I wish I had chosen differently, but I am now stuck because I'm nearly finished and not all of my credits would transfer to another program.Read Less"

"The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program was a disaster. The student does all the work and the program seems to work very hard at tearing it all down. They had little flexibility when it came to COVID. I had a 9 year old child as well as an 85 year old babysitter. Many programs allowed students to do online precepting. My clinical advisor wouldn't take the time to figure out if we could or couldn't so just told us not to. They also told us 100 of our hours could be made up via class room type of courses and the very last week of my program, my clinical faculty, Dr. Linda Hammonds, told me it wouldn't be counted and casually told me I would just need to finish another semester. I checked with the head of the program who clarified she was wrong. I ended up doing more than 600 hours because my clinical advisor wouldn't accept hours that I was told they would.Read Less"

"Overall USA has a good nursing program. Some of the instructors are great and really want to see you succeed. The school definitely has some policies that need to change compared to others. Do yourself a favor and research other schools first, talk to others that have gone to other schools, and ask about things including assignments and preceptor/clinical rotation placement. Some things at USA are ridiculous. The school has clinical affiliations that are no help. You still have to find your own preceptors. Many of the places where the school has clinical affiliations still don't take students. The school has certain rules about clinical rotations that other schools don't require such as having to rotate through BOTH internal medicine and family practice rotations for the FNP program. Many other schools give you a choice because both are still "primary care". This requirement makes it that much harder to find preceptors. There are also some courses where it doesn't matter what your overall course grade is, if you make less than a certain grade on an assignment, you can't continue in the program. Just some things to think about. There are many other programs that don't have these requirements...Read Less"

"Terrible, will not recommend to anyone. Educators are not supportive, there is no over all Development of the Student , never respond promptly to Questions and concerns. Only try to tear Students down. My 1 year of classes at USA was emotionally draining and near to suicide. I dont want anyone going through that and end their life for some self concentrated educators."

"University of South Alabama graduate program for future nurse practitioners works well with being able to obtain my degree and doing assignments at my own pace. Also the instructors are very supportive and easy to talk to if there is a concern regarding any assignments or test. I have really enjoyed the year I have been attending this school, I do have another year left and would definitely chose USA for graduate school"

"Online program is tough, but affordable and rewarding!"

"Online Graduate Program Pros: faculty are receptive and willing to help students who reach out to them for help. Usually are quick to respond to questions/concerns/technical problems. Cons: basically all self-taught. there were no video lectures provided for students in my program. (other programs may provide them) We are provided with a course schedule (w/ assignment/exam due dates) and a list of required texts/resources we must use to complete the assignments and prepare for exams. Requires strong drive and discipline to stay on track.Read Less"

"The University of South Alabama is a wonderful resource for non-traditional graduate students. I have the ability to take accelerated nursing courses online, in another state, from the convenience of my home. I am trying to avoid taking out student loans in order to prevent paying costly interest fees. At the University of South Alabama, I can still work while going to school and the affordability of the tuition allows me to pay for the classes as I take them."

"I am an online student working toward my Masters in Nursing. I see the emails about campus activities and security alerts so I know there is a lot to do and the security is top notch. My graduate program is challenging and fulfilling."

"The graduate program at the University of South Alabama is strictly an on-line program. Students must maneuver through the didactics of the program with little assistance from the instructors. There are no teaching videos; only power points that merely present information directly from the textbook. On a lighter note, it is a very competitive program and requires a great deal of time to study. Not the program desired if you work full-time."

"The graduate program is flexible and allows u to go at your pace. The instructors are very knowledgeable and supportive. USA is one of the top nursing schools in the U.S."

"The accessibility of online classes puts the University of South Alabama ahead. Taking graduate courses through online courses has made acquiring a post graduate degree possible. The only con I can provide is the difficulty in reaching professors in some courses. It is not always the case, but it can happen at the worst times."