BS in Public Health --> MSN/FNP Program

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Hello guys-

I need your assistance. I have a BS in Public Health, my end goal is to become an FNP, but I really dont want to do a year long or more RN to BSN Program. Which Universities/Institutions are there that are reliable, not just for profit that will offer such a bridge/pathway?

I have searched Google and there are so many programs, but I want to ask from your experience of applying and researching which programs you found to be cost effective and good with their students. I have heard mixed reviews from Walden; but leaning more away from them due to the expense and also not the sufficient support for students {Not having power-points for classes or actual audio/cast lectures}.

I have thought about doing the WGU RN to BSN program and try my hardest at finishing it in one term, but I really am not sure how the grading system works; is it a pass/fail or how does it work? I understand the max GPA obtained will be a 3.0, I know its CCNE accredited, but has any of you with a WGU BSN applied to California or other states FNP programs and actually gotten in?

What are your recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Your post doesn't mention if you already have a RN degree, but I'm going to assume you do.

Have you looked into programs that take a RN w/ non BSN BS degree and end up with a FNP/MSN. Some may even end with FNP/DNP by now, I haven't looked at programs in a while. I would think those types of programs would allow you to bypass the whole need to get a BSN in your path to obtaining a MSN/DNP as a FNP.

Another option, would be as you say go to a school that would allow you to get your RN -> BSN degree in one term, WGU is one that offers this, but I'm not sure how feasible that is especially if you are working at the same time or have other time commitments.

If you don't already have your RN, then there are many other options that you could explore. The great thing about nursing (and to some a weak point) is the great variety of ways in which one can get from where they start to becoming either a practicing RN or a practicing APRN.

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Thanks for the reply!

By the way, I do have my RN degree from a two year college sorry. I have worked in critical care for the past year and a half.

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Specializes in Behavioral health.

I agree forget the BSN. Go straight for a MSN. Don't look for best one. Look for the best one for you.

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