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I did a MSN CNL program in Wisconsin. Never took the CNL cert test because when I moved back West I found it wasn't used. Worked a unit + outpatient as an RN then enrolled in an MSN FNP program. They let me transfer ~12 credits or so which saved me 10k+, but I paid a lot for the direct entry program initially. Post masters wasn't an option. Coming up on 1 year doing primary care NP stuff. I don't regret the path but cheaper would have been a 2nd bachelors. Plusses and minuses to each. Good luck let me know if you have questions

HouTx thanks for the reply. That all makes sense, since I would be starting on a level playing field. I believe they are pre-licensure programs, but just give some more opportunity to "roll" into a post-masters certificate or DNP program after meeting working prerequisites as an RN. JHU has ~1000 clinical hours and I am waiting to hear back on their pass rate, admissions said they thought it was >90% MU has 1020 hours and a 93% pass rate, down from 97% last year after the test was changed. Both seem to be excellent programs as far as I can tell?

Hi all, I've been accepted to both MEPN programs, Hopkins and Marquette. I feel that both are great schools and great programs, though JHU has the name recognition. Does that recognition push it over the edge? I would love to hear experiences from either program. I want to get as much info as I can in terms of quality of education, what you are prepared for at the end of the program, etc. Both programs grant and MSN upon completion and RN licensure. I would pursue either a post-grad cert or DNP after working as an RN. There is quite the price difference between the two so I'm curious as to what to expect from either and where to put my money.

AFAIK JHU used to have an entry program that went straight to NP, but changed it to what we see today, maybe to push the DNP change...anyways, I really appreciate the input, thanks for taking the time! I will update as I decide

I am very familiar with the UCSF program, it's one that I was not quite up to snuff on in the application process, plus a huge applicant pool didn't help me out either. But all is well. I appreciate the suggestion, and that's kind of where I am now...BSN to a grad degree OR this program, which would start right away, take the same amount of time, and be at an institution that aligns with my goals and values as a nurse (which could obviously change as the education occurs). So it's a tough choice for me as to which route to pursue, the immediate is always tempting. I have a few weeks to decide and figure out what my options would be post masters if I went that route.

I was confused as well, but I see now indication from their site that it would lead to anything other than an MSN, which definitely is not a bad thing... MSN: Entry into Nursing Practice | School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins University I think I just need to make a decision on timing and finances and the trade off between this route and a more traditional BSN->NP later Thanks for the clarification, I didn't know the certificates existed!

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I'll clarify a bit. The program is at the MEPN at John's Hopkins. My understanding is at the end of the program you will sit for the NCLEX and have a MSN, likely in nurse leadership. I feel that it is a great program to be a part of, but I'm wondering what else would be required after that to reach my goal of becoming an NP. @mkk99, I had applied to a number of direct entry NP programs, JHU was a longshot and I figured I had might as well apply, even though the end result was not NP, but MSN. I was denied to all and had pretty much lost hope until the fall, so I had settled on an alternate route, like post-bacc BSN -> floor nurse -> MSN/DNP later. @Boomer is correct in her anylysis Now with being accepted this program it would allow me to enter in nearly a year earlier, since most application cycles are in Nov-Dec. What I don't want to do is start a program that would make it MORE difficult to attain NP status. Hope this clarifies a bit

This year I've been applying to Master's Entry programs with FNP being my final goal. I ended up getting into an MEPN program that gets you MSN and RN licensure. If I were to go ahead with that program, what steps would need to happen in order to step into the role of FNP from there? A post-masters' certificate? DNP programs? I'm not quite sure of the difference between an MSN RN and an MSN NP? Thanks