I want to know if i can apply for MSN right after i get my BSN. I will be graduating with BSN in May 2010, and want to continue my education in MSN, FNP in the following Fall, September 2010. Is this possible? Does the school require the applicants to have some clinical experience before applying? Thanks.

I just did! I completed my BSN in June 2009 and I'm currently studying for boards. I talked with an admission counselor and a couple of years ago they required at least one year experience. Now, since there there a shortage of nurses who are advancing their degrees (including nurse educator, which I am going for) now, they advise that you work while in the program to gain experience.

It depends on the school -- some require some specific minimum amount of clinical experience, some don't.

There's a long thread here about becoming an NP (or other advanced practice nurse) without any clinical experience -- you may want to find and review that if you are interested in members' opinions and experiences with that.

which school is this?

Depends. I graduated May 2009, and was accepted into The Ohio State University's AHNP program for Sept 2009. They don't require RN working experience.

Certainly there are programs that permit student entry without experience. However, I would highly recommend clinical practice experience while working on the Master's degree. This will prove invaluable in the your future nursing practice especially if you chose a clinical track such as the NP or CNS. Good luck

if you dont mind me asking what kind of student were you? Were your grades exceptionally good? Do you have to be a top student to get into these programs?

Also does anyone know of any MSN program that does not require experience around the PA, NJ, NY, DE,MD,VA area?

THANK YOU

My undergraduate grades were average to above average (average is 3.0). In my BSN program I graduated Magna Cum Laude. This some where between 3.6 to 3.7. Generally, for most master's programs they like you to have a gpa of 3.0 in your bachelors or undergraduate degree. You do not have to be an outstanding student to be accepted. Some require the GRE or MAT, but many do not expectially if you bachelor's gpa is around 3.0. Look at the program entrance requirements it will highlight what you must have to be accepted. Walden University and St. Joseph's College (http://www.sjcme.edu) has the RN to MSN programs. Hope this help. Thanks for the questions

I also just graduated with my BSN in May,09. I applied this past spring for Fall entry in the FNP program at my school and was accepted. But I will be working fulltime in the PICU I currently work at as my program will take three years part-time. So when it's all said and done i will have 3 years PICU experience as an RN and I definately will be staying in Peds. I just might add a certificate in a specialty later on if i feel like i need it. I say go for it! I do recommend working as an RN while you attend school so you can supplement your graduate education with real world experience. Every lil bit helps!

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I graduated last yr with BSN and and now have completed one semester of MSN. I would say go for it! It is not very common but this is the only way to find out if it doable : ) I also work part time so that helps in clinical application.

Good Luck!

where are you doing your MSN?

good for you!

thanks:up:

Greetings, I already have a Master's Degree in Nursing. At present, I have started course work at an online University with hopes of completing the PhD in Nursing. Thanks

Dear Encyfency!

Could you tell me what school you go? I am a BSN student. I really want to go for the MSN program right after the graduation.

Thanks!!