NP Programs that take 1-1.5 years? (such as an accelerated program)

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Hey guys,

I'm just wondering if there are any NP programs out there that don't take a full 2 years. The reason why I'm I would like to avoid a full two years is because I've been in college for a long time. I earned a BS in biology and have now headed back to earn my BSN(another 2, maybe 3 years!). My goal is to become an NP but lets just say I'm getting kind of antsy. I want to get out in the work force sooner rather than later.

Does anybody know any accelerated programs that take less than two years?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Good to see you posting.

We moved your thread to the Student NP forum for the best response.

Good luck with your Nursing career plans and we hope you are enjoying allnurses.

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If you want to cut the time down, your best bet would be to find an accelerated Second degree BSN program that is shorter than the 2-3 years that you posted about. My (very reputable) Second degree BSN program was only 11 months long.

The shortest NP program I have seen is 18 months full time.

I was antsy to get my NP soon after my BSN too, but I found that working for a bit was good and showed me what I did and didn't like about nursing as well as the types of patients I wanted to work with as an NP.

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Do you prefer online or brick and mortar?

There is a program in Pennsylvania that is a family nurse practitioner able to be completed in one year.

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.

I agree with Bio, I would look for an accelerated BSN program, rather than accelerated NP program. Same reasonings- although there are schools that accept students with little to no bedside experience, I feel like having some prior to NP school is invaluable. If nothing else, for the shear fact you have actually experienced being in the healthcare field as an employee, rather than just the student who can pass responsibilities off.

Secondly, I feel like the material learned in NP school is not something that should be rushed.

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Do you prefer online or brick and mortar?

There is a program in Pennsylvania that is a family nurse practitioner able to be completed in one year.

Out of curiosity which one is that?

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Out of curiosity which one is that?

I double checked and I was misinformed, I apologize. UPenn offers a 16 month FNP program, which is still great

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So you have a BSN or you don't? You could go to Vanderbilt's prespecialty program or Boston College's direct entry MSN program with just your Biology BS and come out an NP in 2 years. I'm currently in Vanderbilt's program. The actual NP program is one year. It's very intensive though.

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Specializes in Primary Care.

I also had a degree in biology before I went back for nursing. Edinboro University in Pennsylvania has an accelerated BSN program, I got my BSN in 3 semesters. after 2 years of work experience I'm now enrolled in an NP program. I agree with the other posters, it's better to get an accelerated BSN than an accelerated NP program.

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Hey! I'm in the same boat, graduating with a BS in biology in may 2016 and feeling antsy cause it's taken me way longer than I expected to finish my BS. I too don't want to commit to a full 2 years but I think I'm finding some sort of solution lately; doing the BSN portion accelerated and then doing the NP portion part time.

My top programs Simmons and Northeastern, both in Boston, are structured so that once you get your RN you work at least 8 hours a week (Simmons) or work for a minimum of a year and come back (NEU). Either way, most NP programs require work experience, so after that first year you get a break from school (or just cut down) and run out into the nursing world :)

I'm curious to see what other options exist though.

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