SUNY Downstate - FNP or WHNP program

[Ria21]

HELP!!! Is there anyone out there who is enrolled in Downstate's FNP or WHNP program? I am very interested in both MSN programs. Are the programs hard to get into? Do you know if they have a dual degree FNP/WHNP? Where are your clinicals generally based?

Thanks in advance for the help!!

[Sheri FNP-C]

I am a SUNY Stony Brook distance learning program. It was very easy to get in. I was initially accepted as a midwifery student, but quickly changed my mind and transferred to the FNP program before the first class. It was not difficult to get in, but I hear they are closing the distance learning program so only on-site will be available now. If you are unsure, I would absolutely chose FNP, you can always do extra clinical hours in women's health. I know of a few people who missed out on a dream job because of their specialty...one was a PNP that can't work in college health due to non-traditional students being at an age that is out of her scope of practice. You can do anything with an FNP and a few years down the road if you decide that 8 hours of pap smears wasn't quite the dream job you had hoped, you can easily change to a different specialty.

If you have your heart set on doing both, you can always get a post-masters certificate in another specialty. In my geographical area, most NPs in women's health are actually FNPs. Good luck.

[Ria21]

Thanks so much! Very helpful!