Recommendations

156 Posts

Hello,

I currently have about a year left of my BSN program. I plan to apply to FNP programs right after I obtain my RN. After which, I plan to go further and complete my PhD sometime before death..lol. I would like to have the option to transition into teaching at a university,into research later in my life or possibly management after I get many years of experience.

Background: I have worked as a CNA for about 5 years then a LVN for about 3 years prior to entering my BSN program. I have always known that I wanted to do something other than bedside nursing(though I do plan to work bedside while in NP school). I have an active duty spouse and we have a young child. I do not want to waste time or money. I will have 21 months left of the GI bill to complete my FNP.

In search of: I am looking for personal recommendations for strong FNP programs that are primarily online, which do not require RN work experience prior to admission. Currently, my number one choice is Simmons. I would prefer to do a campus based FNP program however, with our military lifestyle that just isn't in the cards! Simmons seems as close as I can get to a campus based program.

Thank you in advance for your time and input.