FutureFNPMPH

Yes. I just began an ADN program. I am looking for an NP program that will allow me to enter with ADN and a non-BSN bachelors.

Hello all! I recently began an ADN Program in Austin, Texas at Austin Community College that will culminate August 2015 (it is an accelerated program for licensed health professionals). My ultimate goal is to become an FNP with a DNP degree. I have been searching for the last several months for an appropriate pathway to get me what I want in the least amount of time; I am an experienced learner and want to return to the full-time workforce as soon as possible. I am looking for a bridge program where I can use my previous academic experience to transition into an MSN or DNP Program. My academic experience is: AA-General Studies AS-Dental Hygiene BAS-Dental Hygiene MPH-Public Health Practice The best I can find so far is an ADN-MSN Program with UT Tyler. While I am not opposed to completing some BSN coursework to help bring me up to speed, it seems most programs will take 3 years (a full year in the BSN component) to complete the ADN-MSN and then another 1.5- 2 for the DNP. Ideally I would like a post-master's certificate plan for the FNP coursework. I see many across the country but all are post-MSN, no other master's degree will suffice; I know I would have to complete advanced assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology in this plan as well as clinicals, etc. I also have looked into DNP Programs that have an FNP option, but all (that I find) seem to have the MSN requirement. My goal is to start a degree program Spring 2016; I hope to take and pass the NCLEX in Fall 2015. I would like the program to be 3-3.5 years, but at this point that seems unlikely. I need an online program as I am locked into staying in Austin for several years. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks!