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Hi, does anyone know of any NP certificate programs (No Masters Required) that still exist. I know they are supposed to be scarce, but some say there are still a few.

Also, do any of you know of any Post Masters NP programs, that don't have a Masters in NUSRING as a requisite.

TIA

Every clinical program requires at least 500 clinical hours both for graduation and for national certification. The great thing about graduate clinicals is that they are not as rigid as undergrad clinicals. In other words, you can set your own schedule you only need to coordinate it with your preceptor. Almost everyone I have ever met wanted more clinical hours however as you begin to understand how much you don't know. For various reasons I was unable to work full-time during my graduate school clinicals and it will be a challenge for anybody to do it but as Trauma stated below, it can be done. But it does require planning and an awareness of what you are up against.

This is wonderful. What I was most afraid of is that they may be like undergrad clinicals, with a rigid do or die schedule. Knowing that I can schedule that makes me feel much better.

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my original np was a certificate (i only had an adn at the time). it became impossible to get a job. fortunately, i wanted to return to school (now have a masters as well as certification as both a gnp and fnp).

most np's will tell you there programs did not have enough clinical and too much theory. most practicing np's will tell you...the more clinical time you have the better. most of us do not use theory on a day to day basis...but we have to have excellent clinical skills.

if you don't want clinical...why become a np?

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I'm not so sure it is that she doesn't WANT clinicals as much as it is finding a way to do it and still LIVE. I myself am in this same situation. I would like to continue with my education but I have the wife, 3 kids, house, and am the primary income. On top of that I live in the middle of freaking nowhere, 45min to the nearest Wal-mart, 2hrs+ to the nearest B&M school with a NP program.

To the OP, check into Ball State. They have a FNP program that is ALL on-line, Clinicals are arranged in your area.

Can't offer more info yet as I am just starting my ASN-BSN program but am looking to the future.

Good Luck,

Tom

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What is your masters degree in? Is it health care related if so you might be able to gain access to a masters degree.

www.westernu.edu they allow masters in other fields occasioanly for a most masters FNP

http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/som/meded/nursingandalliedhealth/index.html

allows a masters in a related field

There are probably more but these 2 poped into my head.

Jeremy

Jeremy,

I have a masters in public health and interested in pursuing a fast track MSN/ post master certificate in family nurse practise. Do you know if Western college helps with it ?

km

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I'm not so sure it is that she doesn't WANT clinicals as much as it is finding a way to do it and still LIVE. I myself am in this same situation. I would like to continue with my education but I have the wife, 3 kids, house, and am the primary income. On top of that I live in the middle of freaking nowhere, 45min to the nearest Wal-mart, 2hrs+ to the nearest B&M school with a NP program.

To the OP, check into Ball State. They have a FNP program that is ALL on-line, Clinicals are arranged in your area.

Can't offer more info yet as I am just starting my ASN-BSN program but am looking to the future.

Good Luck,

Tom

Hit it on the nose. Thanks.

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I am starting the Ball State FNP program this fall, it is completely online and it seems doable since it's set up as a part time program. I'll be taking about 6-7 hrs each semester...including the summer. I don't have any insight into the clinicals since I won't start them until my second year, but the info I have clearly states that clinicals are to be arranged for student convenience NOT preceptor convenience, of course the preceptor needs to agree to them :wink2:.

I also need to continue to work full time and be wife and mom. I work 3, 12 hr shifts and we do self scheduling so I think I'll be OK. You also have the ability to take a semester or 2 off without losing your place in the program and having to reapply, so I figure if all else fails I can take a semester off and go back at it...though my goal is to go strait through.

Good Luck!

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