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  1. Feb 4 by JinJerEvans
    Okay so I recently graduated and have passed the Adult Health CNS Exam... working in my role at a local Health Department... where I had been working as a nurse before completing my MSN... We treat a growing underinsured, no insurance population in Kentucky, with all of the recent layoffs and changes in Medicaid reimbursement, it will continue to grow..

    So here is my dilemma, I am seeing patients just as an Adult Nurse Practitioner would, using my education as well for some research projects.. yet there are so many children that I could see if I was just certified to see them...so I am thinking about obtaining a post-master's FNP to do this. Has anyone else stumbled upon this?

    Oh and the reason I went with the CNS role, it was offered at a school in KY, and I was able to complete the program part time and my job was gracious enough to work with me... I know, I know...should have really thought about this... but I really also wanted to see the CNS role get more recognition...

    Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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  3. Feb 4 by nursjenn
    Quote from JinJerEvans
    So here is my dilemma, I am seeing patients just as an Adult Nurse Practitioner would, using my education as well for some research projects.. yet there are so many children that I could see if I was just certified to see them...so I am thinking about obtaining a post-master's FNP to do this. Has anyone else stumbled upon this?

    UMKC has an online 3-course certificate program (CNS to FNP) since you've already taken the 3 P's.


    http://nursing.umkc.edu/documents/ac...ers-policy.pdf


    Umass-Boston has an online post-master's FNP, but its a 5-course certificate program (for non-NPs).
  4. Feb 4 by JinJerEvans
    Thanks so much!!!!
  5. Feb 4 by nursjenn
    SJCME has an online FNP certificate program (3 courses + 3 clinical courses) since your 3 P's are completed.

    SLU and Purdue University-Calumet has an online FNP certificate also.

    GWU has an advanced-standing track (online certificate FNP) for advanced practice nurses also.
    Last edit by nursjenn on Feb 4
  6. Feb 4 by JinJerEvans
    Have you done one of these programs? Thanks for the info!!
  7. Guide
    Feb 5 by canchaser
    If u do choose an out of state np program make sure they are approved with the state board of nursing. You do this by calling the board. I am at ST joes will start clinicals this spring. I love st Jospeh, it is a self progression program. You sign up for a class and have 15 weeks to complete.
  8. Admin
    Feb 6 by traumaRUs
    i just heard back from UKMC and they are no longer accepting apps for their MSN FNP, they are going to a DNP program.
  9. Feb 6 by JinJerEvans
    Thanks a bunch
  10. Guide
    Feb 6 by canchaser
    Trauma, come on board with us at St Joseph, they are approved in our state. The self progression will allow some flexibility for you. It is reasonable too.
  11. Admin
    Feb 7 by traumaRUs
    Canchaser - I might just have to do that - thanks for the info.