Online FNP Program - Walden

smileyfacefee · Apr 19, 2015

I am in the process of applying for the FNP program and Walden is on my list to apply. However for the RN-MSN program. My 1st choice is University South because they have 2 campuses near me and I feel that will increase my chances of finding a preceptors since this seems to be an issue with these programs....

sixty3dayswithSarah, BSN, CNA, RN · Apr 21, 2015

I am looking at their program, I am a bit confused, as it sounds like it is open enrollment?

babynurse47 · Apr 21, 2015

I'm a bit nervous about finding a preceptor in my area as well. I'm still researching schools and trying to figure out what I'm going to do. My goal is to become a NNP (Neonatal NP). I was told I could complete FNP and train in a neonatal setting before sitting for boards. Not sure if that's true or not.

littlepeopleRNICU · Apr 21, 2015

I'm not positive about this, but I think you would have to do NNP to train in a neonatal setting. FNP does touch base on peds-adults, but the NICU is so specialized and even so much different from regular peds(as you know). You can become an FNP and add an NNP certificate, but I don't *think* becoming just an FNP would allow you to do NICU right off the bat. If you ultimately only want NICU,

I would just do NNP and save time and money! Adding a separate cert still adds on lots of credit hours and about a year or so, from what I've been seeing in my own research!

babynurse47 · Apr 21, 2015

I agree with what you say, and am researching online NNP programs as well. Thanks for your input.

smileyfacefee · Apr 23, 2015

I'm not sure about open enrollment but it seems that South brings students in for programs on a monthly basis. I ended up applying at Walden and not South. I also changed from FNP to AGNP. Lol