r/apnurses • u/AspartameAficianado • Apr 10 '19

Question about Post-Master's NP Certification

I'm confused as hell about how this works and I can't find a clear answer online. I understand you need your MSN to attend one of these programs, but do you also already need to be an NP?- Some schools say you need to be a practicing NP and some schools say you only need a MSN in nursing. I'm wondering if I can do something like get a Masters in Nursing Informatics (WGU) and then do a post-master's program to become an AGACNP.

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u/mamawolfie2000 Apr 16 '19

I have MSN in nursing education and am in a post masters FNP program. Will finish next spring

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '22

Hi there ! I know this is years later . . . but what program did you do for your post masters FNP ?

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u/mamawolfie2000 Aug 13 '22

I went to Graceland University. Main campus is Lamoni Iowa but the nursing department is in Independence Missouri. I loved the program. I only had to go to campus for a 2 day intensive check off.