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CNS to FNP

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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    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/academic-programs/plans-of-study/post-masters-policy.pdf

    Umass-Boston has an online post-master's FNP, but its a 5-course certificate program (for non-NPs).

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    Thanks so much!!!!

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    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.

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    Have you done one of these programs? Thanks for the info!!

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    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.

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    i just heard back from UKMC and they are no longer accepting apps for their MSN FNP, they are going to a DNP program.

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    Thanks a bunch

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    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.

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    Canchaser - I might just have to do that - thanks for the info.

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    i just heard back from UKMC and they are no longer accepting apps for their MSN FNP, they are going to a DNP program.

    Does this apply to their Post-Master's FNP?

    They clearly list this option (for those with an MSN already) on their web site.

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    Yes postMSN.

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    I also plan to take the adult health CNS exam. Could you tell me what resources you used to study for the exam. Thanks in advance

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