FNP certificate programs

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I recently completed my MSN Education. I am interested in getting my FNP and don't want to start over from the BSN point. Has anyone completed a certificate program to obtain their FNP post masters? Some of the programs seem to accept the MSN Ed and some seem to want you to have an MSN with some sort of NP specialty already. Also, I live in NC, which seems to exclude some options. Any input on experiences with this would be helpful!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hmm...my MSN is management and leadership - I did the 3Ps and clinicals and that was it for my two post-MSN certs

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I had an MSN in Ed, MHA and MBA but still had to finish the three holy pre reqs for the certification. All in all I believe it shaved off about 9 months from the program and I was not required to do the graduation thesis/capstone. It is a grind and there is just no avoiding it.

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I had an MSN in Ed, MHA and MBA but still had to finish the three holy pre reqs for the certification. All in all I believe it shaved off about 9 months from the program and I was not required to do the graduation thesis/capstone. It is a grind and there is just no avoiding it.

Jelly, I'd like to have a conversation and pick your brain aout your many degrees. I'd love to PM and ask questions.

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May I ask where you did your certs?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I did my certs (unsure if you are talking to me or someone else) at my local hospital-affiliated college of nursing. However, I did them in 2006 and 2011 and now they are both retired so unfortunately that won't help you much...sorry.

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If you are looking for online programs, I believe that there are currently seven that have UNC Board of Governor Approval.

At least four schools associated with the UNC System still offer the FNP with the MSN option: UNC Charlotte, Winston Salem State University, UNC Chapel Hill, and UNC Wilmington. ECU has converted their FNP to DNP option only. I am unsure which, if any, of these programs are offered online.

As far as private schools, I know that Duke offers the FNP with MSN option.

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