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The NP program provides little to no support and does not provide a positive learning environment. This is my third degree (with a GPA average of 3.98) and I have never experienced such a lack of professionalism by staff and many of the instructors. There is a culture of rudeness in email correspondence. Course instructions and clinical packets are constantly revised and the school does not understand basic document control procedures of revisions to ensure a smooth transition to new procedures,... Read More leading to students having to keep track of multiple, conflicting email updates of changes and rigid adherence to the confusing plethora of new rules at the expensive of assignment grades and clinical assignments. Some instructors are incapable of writing comprehensible instructions and even less capable of answering requests for clarification. This program uses multiple third party websites which have functionality issues, yet staff do not care and will refuse to give grades for completed assignments, even when computer logs prove assignment submission. Failure/drop out rates for their pharmacology program are above 50and the pathobiology program is almost as bad. Not sure how they stay credentialed with these rates. The system is dysfunctional. Save your money, time, and self-esteem and steer clear of this program. Purdue, Indiana, and Indiana State are much better options.

My bachelors degree definitely prepared me for my job. Compared to the local community colleges ball states program provided top notch excellence and professionalism . The college provided ample educational material and in the meantime had multiple social activities and resources to thoroughly enjoy my time there. I participated in the music program and attended all football games with the the marching band. It was definitely a spirited community experience. That is why I am definitely attending... Read More ball state for my masters.

I am pursuing my FNP online while continuing to work as a RN. Ball State really provided the best option for me. It is extremely affordable and works with my schedule to allow me to schedule my classes and school time around my work schedule. I love the resources that are available online as well. The only con is that it is extremely reliant on the student's desire to succeed. The faculty won't "hold your hand" along the way. They are extremely helpful when they are contacted. The student must be... Read More willing to do the research and investigate the class information and resources in order to succeed.