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Re-entry to NP practice

I'm looking for advice on re-entry into NP practice. I graduated from a bridge program in 2000 as a FNP. I've been working since then as a acute care RN and have been travel nursing for the past 6 years.

I've kept up my ANCC cert, but when looking at a few state's requirements to get their NP certificate/license you have to have a certain # of practice hours w/i 2 or 4 years.

What advice do you have for me? I've thought about finding a program and retaking certain classes and clinicals as a non-degree seeking student. I'm just not sure what to do.

Thank you.

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I'm looking for advice on re-entry into NP practice. I graduated from a bridge program in 2000 as a FNP. I've been working since then as a acute care RN and have been travel nursing for the past 6 years.

I've kept up my ANCC cert, but when looking at a few state's requirements to get their NP certificate/license you have to have a certain # of practice hours w/i 2 or 4 years.

What advice do you have for me? I've thought about finding a program and retaking certain classes and clinicals as a non-degree seeking student. I'm just not sure what to do.

Thank you.

How did you renew your certification with ANCC without having clinical practice hours as a FNP? I've actually never heard of a state BON that requires actual clinical practice prior to renewing state NP certification but I imagine there would be some that do so. If I was in your position, I would personally inquire with the state BON where you are seeking re-certification and find out exactly what you need to do and what options are available to you. You may have to re-take the certification exam and start all over again. But I hope you wouldn't have to repeat the classes and clinicals you already took.

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