LPN --> NP??

[mom_3cuties]

Sorry to interrupt. I was wondering, what steps do I need to take after I receive my LPN to become a nurse practitioner? Is there a lot more school involved? How hard is it?

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I haven't had any problems whatsoever. I was an ADN RN who did my BSN and MSN online, then did a mostly-online CNS.

[JaimeeG]

I had to take the GRE for my FNP program at Missouri State. Funny thing about that....we were told not to worry about our GRE scores and to just take it because it was a "formality" for the graduate college and wouldn't count toward our application points to the program. I studied some for the GRE but didn't stress over it too much because of the advice I was given by the program coordinator. Thankfully, I did fine and got into the program easily. But, I have two friends who were admitted part-time because of their application points. They were told that if they would have scored higher on the GRE, that would have made a difference!

[JaimeeG]

I haven't had any problems whatsoever. I was an ADN RN who did my BSN and MSN online, then did a mostly-online CNS.

I did my BSN online and am now doing a "live" MSN program. I have never had anyone ask where I went to school or what type of program I attended.

[yellow finch, BSN, RN]

Just a general question; how do future employers (ie a hospital) view an online degree vs someone applying for the same position with a classroom degree?

As long as your degree is from an accredited school and you pass your boards there shouldn't be any issue. I work with a number of nurses who have varying degrees from online programs and these are all very good critical care nurses. The docs who I'm hoping to work with know that I'm earning my FNP online are still interested in having me join them in December when I graduate.

Web-based learning is simply a new format allowing for more integrated learning. Even my classmates who attend the school in person have the same option to take classes online. No real difference.