Nursing School vs NP School - Which One is Harder?

I am often asked which is more challenging, nurse practitioner school or nursing school. In this video, I will answer this question from my perspective and explain which one I believe is more difficult. Spoiler alert: The factors that make one more challenging for me may very well be the reasons why it is easier for you. I will discuss some points that may surprise you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - NP School vs Nursing School
00:10 - The Question
00:19 - The Answer
01:08 - What Made FNP School Harder Than RN School?
02:51 - An Example Situation
03:58 - No Gap in Schooling in RN School
05:30 - The Setup of FNP School
07:55 - RN Licensure as Backup If I Fail FNP School
08:48 - Have Prior Medical Knowledge in FNP School
09:54 - Ending CTA
Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

[@urdying]

this is exactly what I'm going through right now! Thanks for the video. Couldn't have been explained any better! Graduating with my FNP degree in May 2025 :)

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Your welcome!
Congrats on being less than a year away from graduation. Hang in there.