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This program is a disappointment for many reasons. The GEP to DNP program does not grant any nursing degree such as a BSN or MSN, only a DNP upon graduation. Instead, a certificate of completion is awarded after the GEP year and a Masters of science after completing DNP year 2. In other words, good luck finding entry level RN jobs without a BSN or ASN, specifically inpatient med-surg positions because it is difficult. With respect to the MS, it does not specify MS of nursing therefore technically it isn’t... Read More a nursing degree either. The only nursing degree awarded is the DNP upon graduation. These details matter with respect to being able to transfer to another program. We current students call this “the trap”. Another reason I am truly dissatisfied with this program is the lack of support from the faculty. Quite a few of us have learned throughout the years how unsupportive this school environment is. In terms of education, I agree that we are trained very well but that is the only good thing I have to say unfortunately. You will find out that the faculty will not grant you much flexibility if you ever shall need it but they will expect you to meet all of their expectations irrespective of your circumstances. It is amazing that during a pandemic, when the entire world suffered, we were still expected to meet course expectations which were determined pre-pandemic despite many of us experiencing covid related personal situations and employment hardships at that time. If I would’ve known that I was committing to such an environment I would’ve enrolled elsewhere. Some of us have explored the option of transferring but like I stated before, it was quite difficult to complete given our lack of nursing degrees despite all of the coursework completed.