As a mom of three, being able to complete much of my education online made it possible for me to continue pursuing this goal while balancing my family and other responsibilities. I also wanted a program that would truly challenge me and prepare me for practice, and I feel TWU accomplished that.
The hands-on skills lab gave me the opportunity to take what I had been learning online and put it into practice. Along with the clinical experiences, I feel well prepared to step into my role as an FNP. TWU gave me the knowledge, clinical experiences, and confidence I needed, but the relationships I built along the way are what I will carry with me the most.
I have been motivated for years to become an FNP. In particular, I enjoy working more in underserved communities. I hope to have an impact on the lives of my future patients. Most importantly, I want my two children to be proud of me and carry my determination into their own personal and career lives.
What attracted me to the online TWU FNP program was that TWU offered to help the students find their clinical sites. Ultimately, I found three of my five sites, but TWU's offer to find sites was a welcome stress reducer. My biggest advice is to have a support system at home, and don't plan on working more than one day a week at your regular job during the last semester.
The most important thing I have learned in the program is that I can actually finish the program. I am about 12 weeks away from graduation. But starting at the beginning, it was difficult to see the trees from the weeds. I have had a few challenges in the program, and Olivia, my FNP TWU online Denton academic success coach since May 2024, has always been a bedrock of positive encouragement and support.
As a military spouse of 15 years, it has been very challenging to pursue the education I wanted. Finally, I found TWU, with an accredited FNP program. This program has allowed me to continue my education even with a move to Hawaii."
"... I feel several "a-ah" moments came from instructors providing personal experiences, that related to the assigned reading. Sometimes having a real-life example just helps it click."
