Nursing Students Western Governors
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I'm a Navy Nurse and am trying to figure out options for obtaining my FNP while on active duty. I plan on separating from service in 2017 and with my current work/deployment schedule I feel it would be very difficult to complete a program with a lot of clinical coursework. After doing some research, a better option for me now may be to obtain an MSN (leadership or education) then complete a post-MSN FNP certificate program. While on active duty my Tuition Assistance (TA) would cover most of my expenses without incurring more commitment to the navy. Then I can use my GI Bill when I get out to finish the FNP certificate.
With that being said, would the MSN programs that WGU offer be eligible for most state university programs for a post-MSN certificate? I'm a little concerned because they use "Comeptency Units" instead of credit hours. I do see that they are CCNE accredited so that is reassuring. Has anyone used an MSN from WGU to enter a post-MSN FNP program?? I'd love to hear your experience!