Published Apr 17, 2017
stepbystep12, BSN, DNP
137 Posts
Anybody else heard anything like WGU plans to start a Family Nurse Practitioner MSN program? If so would you pursue your FNP through them?
Nurse SMS, MSN, RN
6,843 Posts
Last I heard DNP would be their next offering, but it is nowhere near roll-out.
Yes, I absolutely would pursue another degree with them if they were to offer these.
That would be nice. Hopefully it will come to be!
benegesserit
569 Posts
They sent out a survey to alumni a few months ago asking about interest in FNP and DNP programs, among other things. Didn't respond, as the options they gave didn't really fit my personal situation.
Whether I would personally pursue another degree with them? I don't know. It would depend how the program was structured. While I think WGU is a good school and don't hesitate to recommend it, it wasn't really a great match for me personally.
I do find myself looking at the Informatics MSN, but I'm currently in an MSN program elsewhere, so it would be a bit in the future.
I guess with the surveys then it must be something in the cooking. We can only wait and see. Thank you benegesserit.
CVICU-Nurse1.5
129 Posts
FNP is in the works.
Was just hoping it was something of the near future.
Murse901, MSN, RN
731 Posts
Speaking as a WGU fan, with a WGU BSN and MBA under my belt, I don't expect WGU to roll out an FNP or a DNP any time soon. Even if they did roll out an FNP, I would expect that it would be limited to a handful of states in the same way that the pre-license RN degree is, because of the need to closely police clinical hours.
If WGU does come out with an FNP, I hope that the curriculum is a little more challenging than the garbage that most universities are currently putting out.
featherzRN, MSN
1,012 Posts
I am doubting the FNP as well, unless as Murse said it's a limited number of states. It would likely not be allowed in my state, where only a handful of 'online' schools are permitted. It's ok with me - I have no interest in FNP! :)
RNRy
58 Posts
I would attend WGU for a DNP degree in a heartbeat!
Nursing24/7, LVN
240 Posts
I so hope it comes to be! I am interested in pursuing an NP or DNP program after I finish my BSN.
2bTraumaRN2008
293 Posts
Rumor has it FNP 2020!!