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PNP pathway options

So, my ultimate goal is Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am graduating with my BSN this December, but I am already in my mid thirties, graduated with my first degree years ago, and have held a long career in child development evaluations already. I actually went back to school for nursing so that I could pursue a PNP degree, and this plan still resonates as good with me. I am lucky to have found a new grad job already, at a very prestigious hospital, which starts this January.

So here's my dilemma...the local big universities have moved their PNP programs to a DNP. No more master's option. There are 2 of them and they are both around 80-85 credits with 1000 clinical hours. I have no problem with doing a DNP at some point, but I'm not convinced that I want to enter into one now. I will have to work full time still and the clinical hours are too daunting right now. The unfortunate reality is that there is no Master's only PNP program that I have found that is local or doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I prefer state schools and would like to stay away from private. Relocating is not an option in the next few years.

So I have recently thought about getting a 30 credit Nurse Generalist MSN that only has 180 hours of clinical work, and then doing a 24 hour Post-Master's PNP certificate. Trouble is, since I have yet to enter into graduate nursing school, I'm sure there are pieces to the puzzle I'm missing. Does anyone see a big problem with this option, or does it sound like a good idea given my current situation? I want to get started on a PNP ASAP and don't want to waste time or money. Any thoughts???

Thanks in advance and sorry for the book:o

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    would you consider online PNP program, I attendend Northern Kentucky University, it was on line, I loved the program. You are required to spend a day with a clinical faculty member once a semester once you start clinical.

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    I will consider many options! I want to keep my eyes peeled for options that will help me reach my goals but still allow me my sanity and time with my family. I don't want my son to be an adult and realize I missed it all. Thanks, I will look into NKU. I don't mind online programs, as long as they are state school and not private. Don't know what my hangup is with that, but it's there. Thanks!

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    it is a state school, even if you are out of state you pay state rates because your are a distance studnet

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