Want advice about Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner

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Hi I just wanna know about the steps in how to be earn a degree in Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. can you give me the specific requirements ( I know this depends on the college program that I am going into.) right now I am studying for my upcoming nclex after that plan to have a job at the same time maybe have the first subjects in that masteral program that I can do first at the same time while earning my first year experience as a nurse.

thanks everyone.

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

You said you were taking your NCLEX, is this after completing an Associates degree or a BSN degree as depending on what degree you hold will also play a part into what schools/MSN programs you can attend/apply to.

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Specializes in Med/surg tele, home health, travel.

I am also preparing for my NCLEX. I am enrolled in an NCLEX review course in January. I have been checking around for MSN programs for Family Nurse Practitioners and it looks like Chamberlain seems to be the best. I have looked into Kent State University, and Case Western Reserve. I am most interested in one that requires the coursework to be completed online. Some colleges require nursing experience as an RN for 3-5 years prior to admission. Chamberlain claims there is no waiting and no GRE required. Good luck!!!

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wow thank you for that information, but I live here in Las Vegas, Nevada. do they have a school around here? :(. I only know UNLV (University of Las Vegas) quite expensive and Nevada state College (w/c is okay but does not really say anything on their site. I do not get this "Study your master's degree online, I mean you need to have exposure to the field that you are studying right? esp for family nurse practitioner. I do not know how they do it, but it would not hurt giving a try if I understand the whole scenario thing. My plan is to pass NCLEX then look for a school that accepts BSN to MSN bridging program while working in a geriatric area because that is my plan as a family nurse practitioner field. :)

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Specializes in Med/surg tele, home health, travel.

Yes, there is a clinical component of the program. In fact, Chamberlain requires 650 clinical hours and 45 credit hours to be completed in 3 years part time or less. It is an accredited program recognized by the CCNE Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. I believe you may have to find your own preceptor, but I'm not sure. The "coursework" is 100% online, but you will find that many Master's Degree programs are also online or at least a good portion of them. Even the college that I attended for my BSN has a hybrid program. It is tailored for the "working nurse." Chamberlain has many campuses all over the United States. I would suggest contacting a representative for more information, you might be surprised what they have to offer.

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