Road to FNP (nontraditional route)

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I'm currently in an MSN program (Education track) provisionally because I have a very low undergrad GPA. (2.6 :(, have about 200 credits and taking another 80 credits to bump it up only to a 3.0 is not something I'm interested in doing) and then plan to continue to post MSN FNP certificate. My questions is, is it wise to go this route? Has anyone here done this and if so, can you please share your story?

I'm very FORTUNATE enough to be accepted into a nonprofit, brick and mortar university who was willing to allow me to prove myself. I don't believe in giving up yet. so I am prepared to go the nontraditional route to achieve my goal.

I just want to make sure I'm investing money rather than throwing it away. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

In my opinion it is not about how you get to the finish line but that you get there. So what if it takes longer? That quality time spent improving your life instead of staying in the same spot. The only way to finish is to begin, Good Luck!

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Specializes in Emergency.

I don't see anything wrong with going that route. I would suggest you make sure you get as close to a 4.0 as possible in this program so that you can offset your lower undergrad GPA for your application to the FNP program.

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

The first part of many NP programs include the basic MSN classes that all advanced practice nurses must take regardless of the final track. You will have future educators, researchers, NPs, etc. in your classes.

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Thank you all for taking the time to response to my post. I've done research prior to committing myself into this program and what I've found is 50/50. I've seen some NP programs doesn't care about grad work and still look into your undergrad as a way to weed you out, and there are some programs who look highly upon on RECENT grad work as a good contender to the program. Wherever this may take me, I'm just glad I'm in one and on my way to receiving an advanced degree. Thanks again to all of you!

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