pre nurse practitioner

I am interested in this as well...I am hoping to do something simliar.

Hey,

I checked out WGU website, they offer a MSN program with an ADN or a diploma in nursing (LPN) I thought that if you have your MSN, you can start applying for Nurse Practioner jobs. Is that accurate? I am interested in getting my Masters to be a NP not sure on the steps I will need to take.

Thanks BostonNP. You are from my home town. I am born and raised in Boston. I migrated to Atlanta in the early 90's. I go home whenever I can though. What would be your advice for a post-MSN?

Hi all-

I received my BSN from WGU in August, I am interested in pursuing nurse practitioner programs. I read somewhere that someone on AN had done their MSN through WGU and then applied to a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioner. I am wondering if there's anyone who can comment on this, or has done it and can give me some information. I'm interested in the process.

I don't have any specific information regarding post-Master's, but bear in mind that you will likely need to complete the "three P's" (patho, pharm, physical assessment) before entering a post-Master's for NP. I know that the old WGU MSN program did not have these courses, but I'm not sure about the new MSN.

You will probably have more luck by contacting specific programs you're interested in to see what will be required.

They do have the 3 P's in the new MSN, I called and asked all these questions to their enrollment counselor. It takes two and a half years to complete either track, and you could possibly do np certificate post MSN afterwards but just wouldnt be a fit for me :)

I know one grad who attend SJCME for her FNP post WGU MSN-ed.