What's the best way for me?

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  1. What should I do?

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      WGU's BSN to MSN program, then a post-master's certificate after the move
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      Wait until you move and find an FNP program
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      Wait until you move and find a DNP program
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      Just find an online FNP/DNP program now (may have a hard time finding clinical sites?)

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I'm looking to go into an FNP program (or maybe women's health?). I started out with my ASN and recently completed by BSN through WGU, a program I did well in. My husband and I are moving out of state in about a year, so if I wanted to do an in-person program, it would be a year from now. Money is tight for us now but will be better once we move. My current employer has a generous tuition reimbursement program.

I'm considering doing an MSN with WGU over the next year (ASN to BSN took me one year) and then doing a post-master's cert FNP afterwards once we complete our move. Is this a good idea? I should I just do a BSN to FNP/DNP program after the move? Am I just confused about how the post-master's certs work?

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Specializes in Psychiatric, Spinal Cord Injury.

I started the MSN program at WGU in September. I also wanted complete a post masters cert. in psych. Now, I wish I would've just started a masters program to become a psychiatric NP. The MSN program changed in September, and is still having "growing pains." The WGU route may save you money if you plan well. However, some BSN to DNP programs only take three years to complete. The University of South Alabama has the full curriculum posted on their website. Please take a look and compare each track. The first year of the program does not require clinicals. This would allow you time to find a preceptor and clinical sites.

WGU is a good school. But, you should explore all of your options :yes:

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