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Looking into Direct Entry FNP Programs

Hi everyone! New to the site. I’ve recently realized that FNP would be a good career choice for me. Next steps would be to apply to schools! I have a good understanding of the profession, scope of practice, and day to day responsibilities from research and shadowing a NP, but I am not sure how competitive direct entry programs are.

A little bit about me:

I have a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology. I’ve taken most of the prerequisite courses with a 3.8 GPA in my major and 3.5 GPA in my science courses.

I’m a certified EMT (although never worked as one), I’m a BLS and TCCC provider, and Stop the Bleed instructor/provider. I have a year of part time work as a PCA in a home-care environment and worked in an inpatient unit for one summer. I currently work as a simulation technician in a hospital.

I’m wondering if this experience would make me a well-rounded strong applicant, or if it would be smart to work and volunteer more before applying. Since I don’t personally know anyone who’s been through a direct entry program, I don’t currently have much to go on and am essentially trying to learn more about the application process. Thanks!!

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    Quite a few of the nurse practitioners in the hospital that I work at came from corporate and/or administrative backgrounds. They had no patient care experience, what-so-ever. If the BON didn't think applicants w/o patient care experience would be well-rounded enough for this type of program, then they wouldn't allow it.

    It's 2019. There are all sorts of nurses and not everyone will have a traditional background, moving forward. Things change ?

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