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I've been looking for MSN FNP programs that you can complete full-time in less than 2 years. Here's what I've found, hope this helps: [TABLE] [TR] [TD]University of Alabama in Huntsville[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Alabama[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Charles Drew University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Samuel Merritt University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of San Diego[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Southern California[/TD] [TD]21 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Quinnipiac University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Connecticut[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Catholic University of America[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]George Washington University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Georgetown University[/TD] [TD]19 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Howard University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Jacksonville University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Keiser University[/TD] [TD]17 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Emory University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Mercer University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Georgia Southwestern State University[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Kennesaw State University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Morningside College[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Saint Francis Illinois[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Nevada Las Vegas[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Cincinnati[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Thomas Jefferson University[/TD] [TD]15 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Pennsylvania[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Belmont University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Lincoln Memorial University[/TD] [TD]17 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Union University[/TD] [TD]16 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]University of Memphis[/TD] [TD]20 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Vanderbilt University[/TD] [TD]12 months[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

I think before you invest any money into this, you have to find out if you'll do well in the sciences. You don't have to be naturally gifted in those areas, but you have to do really well in those courses and it helps if you enjoy them. Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology can be difficult, especially if you don't have much of a science background. I would suggest getting some books and start reading and testing yourself now before enrolling in the courses. Coursera is great if you want to try taking some courses for free: Chemistry - University of Kentucky | Coursera Advanced Chemistry - University of Kentucky | Coursera Introductory Human Physiology - Duke University | Coursera

I would like to apply to a Direct Entry MSN program to become an NP, but because these types of programs seem to be really competitive I'm considering doing a separate accelerated BSN program followed by an accelerated MSN. My gpa is not that strong and I feel that if I do really well in the BSN program, it will be much much easier to get into an MSN with a high BSN gpa. Does anyone know of good accelerated MSN programs that are less than two years, preferably 1-1.5 years? I would prefer to do the program in person, but will consider the online ones.