MSN in a different area but interested in NP program. Advice needed on scholarships, grants, or ways to make this feasible/affordable. Would love to hear your input!

guest833402 · Jan 30, 2019

Hi Everybody!

I originally wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner several years ago but at the time the programs that I was interested in had waiting lists. I had spoken with a recruiter from Chamberlain University who told me that a Nurse Practitioner program would open up soon at the time. She said that I could complete my core classes and then slide into their NP program. I believed her and that is one of my biggest regrets. They did not have an NP program when I finished my core classes and I was forced to major in nursing leadership and management to complete my MSN degree. I spoke with Chamberlain once they had a NP program that was up and running (2 years after I graduated) but they said they couldn't help me. I tried management for some time but I was miserable, overworked, and underpaid. I did not get paid much more than I did as a floor nurse and had no life since I was working overtime and always on call. I looked into post Master's NP programs but I could not find anything under $25,000, which is not feasible at this time since I am paying $70,000 worth of loans off for my useless MSN degree. I would like to know if there are any advanced practice nursing programs that are more affordable, or if there are scholarships available at the Graduate Level. I earned a 4.0 GPA in my MSN program but could not find anything merit based. The only NP scholarships I could find paid $1000 which is not much compared to the cost of tuition. My husband said I am cut off for now from going back to school because between both of us the student loan debt is outrageous. I am open to any advice on how I can become a NP without having to pay another outrageous amount of money. Even the post Master's programs cost almost as much as a full MSN degree. I live in Florida if this helps if anyone knows of any scholarships, grants, or programs. I would love advice and am open to your input ? Thanks!