WGU-MSN Transfer Credits for FNP

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.

I'm currently finishing up MSN (Leadership and Management) at WGU and starting to look for FNP certificate programs. Has anyone recently graduated from WGU and gone on to another university where they accepted most of your credits? If so, what was accepted, where did you go, and how do/did you like the program?

TIA

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Hi!

I am new to the board, and was interested in the MSN WGU program you attended. Could you please provide your experience and feedback.

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.
On 3/25/2019 at 11:07 AM, IamRn108 said:

Hi!

I am new to the board, and was interested in the MSN WGU program you attended. Could you please provide your experience and feedback.

What would you like to know? I have nothing but positive things to say about the WGU BSN and MSN programs. Without their flexibility, I would not have been able to complete another degree as a single mom working a full time night shift job.

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Specializes in Certified Nurse-Midwife.

I've just accepted an offer from University of Colorado; they will not accept Adv. Patho or APN Role.

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.
On 3/28/2019 at 5:21 PM, Sunset87 said:

I've just accepted an offer from University of Colorado; they will not accept Adv. Patho or APN Role.

Sunset87,

Thank you for sharing; it is very helpful! ?

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Specializes in Geriatric, Acute, Rehab.

I'm currently enrolled in the post masters -AGPCNP program with UT Arlington. I started in the fall last year. They accepted only 3 out of the 4 core msn classes.

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.
2 hours ago, babatee said:

I'm currently enrolled in the post masters -AGPCNP program with UT Arlington. I started in the fall last year. They accepted only 3 out of the 4 core msn classes.

3/4 is actually better than I expected! Which one were you required to repeat?

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Specializes in RN Med-Surg.

JenH3, did you do RN-BSN or RN-MSN with WGU? I'm hoping to start RN-MSN Leadership and Management in Oct. I'm hoping to go on for Post Masters Certificate AGPC-NP or FNP not sure yet. I've been joining support groups for tips to get through. Thanks for your input in advance!

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.
On 8/16/2019 at 11:38 AM, DaBossRNMSN said:

JenH3, did you do RN-BSN or RN-MSN with WGU? I'm hoping to start RN-MSN Leadership and Management in Oct. I'm hoping to go on for Post Masters Certificate AGPC-NP or FNP not sure yet. I've been joining support groups for tips to get through. Thanks for your input in advance!

I did RN-BSN and then a few months later decided to go back for MSN.

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Specializes in Certified Nurse-Midwife.

I did RN-MSN. I would say be careful with post grad certificates. Some schools don't set them up for financial aid. Will you need loans for your post grad certificate? Think carefully before doing it.

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Specializes in Corrections, Ortho, Uro, FNP.
5 hours ago, Sunset87 said:

I did RN-MSN. I would say be careful with post grad certificates. Some schools don't set them up for financial aid. Will you need loans for your post grad certificate? Think carefully before doing it.

Yes, I am a single mother, I will absolutely need financial aid. I only have two choices, be content with MSN (not really an option because where I work, there are only pay raises for MSN-FNP or FNP-C) or continue for PGC; DNP is not an option. I've literally spoken with enrollment counselors at 43 different schools which offer post-grad FNP. There are 2 I'm seriously thinking about.

Have you looked into/completed a post-grad certificate? If so, I am very interested in any info you would care to share.

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Specializes in RN Med-Surg.

I'm hoping to pay out of pocket if possible

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