Hello everyone! I am just finishing up my first year of nursing school and am very interested in becoming a FNP. I have been looking at programs, and many require 1 to 2 years experience as a nurse for admission. However some are direct entry, and I can apply before I get my BSN, contingent on graduating with at least a 3.0 (which I am not worried about) and passing the NCLEX within the first semester. I would consider going part time and working as an RN part time or full time while in school. Is this a good idea? Should I just plan on getting two years experience before starting FNP school? Is it difficult to work full time and go to grad school part time? I currently work 2 12s a week and go to nursing school full time and do not have a problem with it.