I know this has been beat to death, but I'm struggling to find the "right" FNP program. I'm a current RN in the State of Minnesota with years of diverse experience. I am ready to take the next step toward my FNP.
I need a program that works for Minnesota, I need one that is 100% online with few to no on-site college campus visits, I'd like one that offers discounted tuition to Veterans, and I'd like to complete the program in as little time possible. I do much better when I hit it hard and get it done quickly. Long, drawn out programs tend to lose my motivation and interest.
Any good advice out there? I'm currently looking into Simmons University, which seems to have everything I need. But, there are SO many of them out there, it's tough to nail down one.
Thank you all in advance for any advice you can offer. And, good luck to you all in your studies and careers!
It's supposed to be hard to get in, it's an application to become a healthcare provider. Difficulty of admissions should mean applicants work to beef the application, not find a diploma mill to take them without an effort or work.
Look into your local schools plus online programs at Vanderbilt, Duke, Frontier, Johns Hopkins, George Washington. If a school says for profit or advertises how you can become an NP at home in 12 days for 1000 easy payments of 19.99 you should probably skip it.
Ignore Chamberlain, Walden, Maryville and all the other for profit joke schools or you may find employers aren't interested in your resume.
I agree with MentalKlarity! Unless your job guarantees you a job after graduation, OK, understandable with South University or Chamberlain or whatever diploma mill is out there. But if you want a good school, brick and mortar or any of state schools have good reputable programs that can help you obtain a job when you graduate. I see NP students that come through the clinic for clinical keeps asking me about positions and such. So far, UWF has a few professors that really want you to succeed and not like a diploma mill, where you go in and leave, and professors won't remember you again. Also, it's good to go to a school where you can develop a relationship with your future colleagues if you need to ask for advice when you are working as a future NP.
Good luck with finding your school. Hopefully, you will find a school that fits your needs. I almost went to Frontier, but I could not afford another school loan when I just paid off my ASN and BSN loans 8 years ago. I want some financial freedom here. >.<.
cyram81APRN, MSN
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I agree with MentalKlarity! Unless your job guarantees you a job after graduation, OK, understandable with South University or Chamberlain or whatever diploma mill is out there. But if you want a good school, brick and mortar or any of state schools have good reputable programs that can help you obtain a job when you graduate. I see NP students that come through the clinic for clinical keeps asking me about positions and such. So far, UWF has a few professors that really want you to succeed and not like a diploma mill, where you go in and leave, and professors won't remember you again. Also, it's good to go to a school where you can develop a relationship with your future colleagues if you need to ask for advice when you are working as a future NP.
Good luck with finding your school. Hopefully, you will find a school that fits your needs. I almost went to Frontier, but I could not afford another school loan when I just paid off my ASN and BSN loans 8 years ago. I want some financial freedom here. >.<.