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MSN-ED to NP?

I've been researching this for a bit here and there and can't seem to get a straight answer.  I have my masters in nursing education.  Is there a route I can take to NP?  I work in a hospital providing staff education to the organization.  I'm at risk of being laid off again and am considering this option.

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    This is not an unusual scenario. There are many post-Masters programs out there that can lead to NP. There are also post-Masters to DNP nowadays. You have to do your homework, contact your local program, or go online and reach out to distance programs if that is what you prefer.

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    DNP in my state is pretty underutilized and your opportunities are limited, so I'm considering an FNP.  

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    DNP is a degree like a Master's degree. FNP is one of the NP specialties. You can get a post-Master's or a Master's to DNP with a specialization as an FNP. Some schools have phased out the Master's degree in favor of an all DNP offering for their NP programs.

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    You would just go for a post-Masters certificate. Most organizations that have Masters programs also offer the post-Masters. Also check to see how much longer it would take to just get your DNP. In my program it was only and extra 6 months to get the DNP so that is what I did. 

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    Amazing that you have a wealth of knowledge. I think you can definitely get into a NP Program with your Masters. I know they even have post-grad NP certificates. AllNurses has plenty of resources on how to obtain your NP under the programs section, but here's an article on specifically Family NP Programs for your reference: 11 Best Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs in 2024 - Nursing Degree Programs (allnurses.com)

    Best of luck! 

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