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I was wondering if anyone could give me a little help on these 2 questions. I am applying for the Family Practice Nurse Practitioner program and I am having a hard time figuring out the differences between these 2 questions, they seem to ask almost the same thing, and I dont want sound like I am repeating myself. Here they are:

-What program track do you wish to pursue and why?

-Identify and analyze your reason, or reasons, for pursuing an advance practice degree.

When they as about what program track do I wish to apply do they mean, full time vs part time, or FNP vs ACNP??? Im stuck in these last 2 questions, any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Case Manager.

Why don't you ask them? I'm pretty sure they can help you clarify those questions.

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It seems to me that the first is referring to the FNP program in particular... the specialization or specific degree you desire to get. The second question is more general in asking why you want to get an advanced degree in nursing. But like Black Jade said, I would ask them, just to be sure!

Good luck!

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Thanks for the input! I just feel that the questions almost blend in together. I want to advance my degree for the same reason I want to become a FNP!?!?! :confused: I guess I will have to contact them and see if they could help me clarify that! Thanks again!

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Specializes in ICU, ER, PACU.

I just finished the FNP program. I did extensive research into all the "specialty" areas before deciding what I would do.

It came down to this:

1) I considered CRNA, but I really like people, so at least at this point in my life I want to TALK to pts, so that was ruled-out.

2) I have experience in and enjoy Acute Care, but I wanted to be versatile and be able to switch specialties without having to go back to school or get another license, so the family option seemed better to me.

3) I ruled out "MSN in education" because I can still be a nurse educator as a FNP, but I cannot be an FNP as a "nurse educator".

4) I TRULY considered MSN/MBA, but it again went back to the whole wanting to be in direct pt care.

I am SO glad I went back to school.

1) I have more autonomy

2) I received and feel more respected by my peers

3) I can eventually work for myself

4) Being an FNP is everything I like about being a nurse, but even better!

Let me know if you need anymore questions or want more in depth explanations.

GOOD LUCK

-T

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Moved to the post-grad forum (vs. the GN forum) to encourage responses.

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Sounds to me like one is asking about your motivations for pursuing advanced practice nursing as a whole and the other is asking about why you have chosen your specific specialty. It sounds like two different (albeit related) questions to me.

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