I am currently a sophomore in college planning to go to nursing school very soon. I know that I want a master's degree in nursing so that I can be a nurse practitioner. Should I get my BSN and work as an RN for a little while and then go for my master's? Or should I get my BSN and go straight for my MSN so that I can be a nurse practitioner right away?
2006-12-06 19:06:50 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Master's Degree here
while you are still in schooling mode - GO GO GO!!!!!!!
when you get out early- it is too easy to say "Oh, next year......."
and next year never comes *sigh*
BEST OF LUCK! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-06 19:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That decision is usually based on how many student loans you have to pay back before graduate school. If your loans are relatively under control (or non-existant, as the case may be) by the time you receive your undergraduate degree, you can probably go straight into your master's program. However, if you have heavy student loans to pay back, it is probably best to work as an RN for a while, in order to pay back enough loans that graduate school can be affordable for you. Hope this helps. ^_^
2006-12-06 19:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ken N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different people have different requirements! Why attend University and get your first level nursing degree, then join the Air Force as a nurse!
While in, continue your studies! After your tour is up, go back to school to further you education!
You will have mounds of experiences of all kinds, the military will keep you in continuing education schools, you can attend university classes/on line after duty hours! YOU GET PAID!
30 days, paid vacation leave per year! Travel to Europe and Asia during leave time!
Talk to the Air Force and see what they have to offer that supports your end game!
2006-12-06 19:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the Masters classes you should take ought to have pre-standards (pre-required classes) that earn in undergrad (Bachelors). although - there are some classes which will help you finished a Bachelors and Masters at the same time - frequently those take 5 - 7 years. i ought to signify chatting with admissions on the college you opt for to attend - they could grant you with more advantageous certain techniques about this methodology you opt for.
2016-11-30 06:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STEER YOUR OWN BOAT TO KEEP AFLOAT. STEADY AHEAD!
2006-12-06 19:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by kwhic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋