PNP v NNP

[Alaynalee]

Hi I ideally would like to be an NNP but Colorado where I live doesn't have an NNP program except for an online course. They do however have a PNP course. I was wondering if going this route and going to PNP school would be a good path to becoming an NNP or if doing the online course would be a good idea?

[MrsNICU]

If you comb through the threads you will find answers to many of your questions.... Many of your questions have been asked and answered. I hope this helps. I am entering in a NNP program in a few months and have found just searching for key words will help you find exactly what you need.

[trendingsnow]

The PNP and NNP are two separate specialties, hence why there's two different programs for each position. It doesn't matter if you become a AGNP or FNP or PNP, unless you're certified as a NNP you won't be able to work as one and to become certified you need to take a NNP course. You may become a PNP and then later on do a NNP post-masters program or just go ahead and become a NNP through online courses, or you may have to relocate somewhere else. Vanderbilt has a program that is based solely online but with 4-5 campus visits per year, each lengthening about 3-4 days, which doesn't seem too bad. Many other programs are also hybrid based so you may be able to work something out. University of Rochester also has a PNP/NNP duel program if that's something that you're interested in. Just do your homework.