CNS wanting to be NP

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I am in my last semester to be an adult-gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist at a school that does not have a dual CNS/NP degree. I have really loved my program and learning about the CNS field, but it has become obvious to me that I would much rather practice as a Nurse Practitioner. I am hoping to get some advice on the fastest/easiest way to become a NP once I am a CNS. Specifically, I know there are many dual CNS/NP programs out there, is there any chance some of my CNS clinical hours could be applied to a NP degree? Are there any programs that would specifically be good for my situation? Thanks in advance for help!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I am very interested in this topic too. I'm an adult and a peds CNS (two programs) and have been practicing with same scope of practice as NP since 2006.

Let me know if you find out anything

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Have you looked at University of Southern Indiana | USI | Bachelor and Master Degrees ? They have post-master's certificate programs (not for peds sadly)

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Thanks for the tip! This program looks promising.

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