Carson-Newman for FNP Certification

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Hello there. I've been an RN for 5 years. I have my BSN and got an MSN in Nursing Informatics from WGU. Many FNP programs don't accept WGU credits due to their "pass/fail" system. Carson-Newman says they offer an FNP certificate program and my MSN can shave off a few classes which is great.

My concern:

- The FNP certificate I would be taking is not CCNE certified. Their MSN-FNP is CCNE, however getting another MSN would be a lot longer and more $$.

- Per the admission counselor, they are located in Tennessee (I'm in NJ) and the certificate program is regionally accredited (Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges.... mouthful). She said they are ANCC certified and CCNE accreditation will likely happen 2023 (no guarantee).

- My MSN from WGU is CCNE accredited. This FNP program preps for FNP board/licensure. 

My question:

Does having an MSN from a CCNE accredited school in Informatics offset not having a CCNE accredited FNP certificate? I figure the license is the license if I pass the boards. I don't want to put myself in an un-hirable or less hirable position should I pull the trigger on Carson Newman. 

Any/all thoughts or advice is appreciated. Thank you. 

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I know this is late, and I hope I am understanding you correctly. An MSN in informatics is different from an MSN FNP. You would need to complete course work specific for an FNP program (either a post masters, MSN-FNP, etc.). I initially completed an MSN-ADM program, and then later, completed a post masters certificate FNP program.

I hope this helps to clarify. 

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