I want to be an NP, but...

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Hello All,

To start off, I want to be an Adult/Gero NP. I have done all my research and the only thing that's stopping me is where I'm at...GUAM, a US territory. Ive looked everywhere! No school wants to take me on because of where I live. I cannot afford to relocate. Anyone have suggestions of schools that I might have missed? I need a school that:

1. Is completely online.

2. Willing to let me take clinicals on Guam, even if I have to find preceptors myself

3. No GRE/GMT/MAT

3. Will let me start soon!

Please help, im getting so discouraged. Thanks!

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... sigh

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Many schools are going to require some type of attendance. What about trying to find a school that just requires a few visits? I am not very familiar with Guam except to know we have a Navy base there. Are there a lot of NPs that you could precept with?

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:) I actually work at the Naval base now, I know a few DNPs, NPs, and MDs that are willing to precept me. A few visits isnt really a problem but a majority of the universities Ive spoken too arent even willing to let me apply because where I'm at. Am I doing this right?

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

The ones with whom you are in contact should be able to point you in the right direction about which online program would work with you. Keep asking questions any chance you get and keep up with the precepting. "word of mouth" is normally how you finally get your foot in the door and get things rolling. Good luck.

And, know we are here to help answer any question you may have. :)

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I was thinking, what if I took a MSN in Gerontology Nursing/ Leadership or "something" and go back to get a "Post Master's" in NP after when I am a little more financially secured to relocate. What do you folks think?

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