RN (ADN) to MSN programs

[moneyline702]

I am looking to see if anyone can help me out on this one. I am trying to locate adn-msn programs in and around the naperville area. after i finish school my wife and i would like to move to that area. she's from springfield and i am from san diego. when i finish the program i decided to go towards (adn out here) i will be looking to further my education.

now, here for us right now is las vegas. i have in the area two bsn programs that i could've gone too but here's my thinking. most msn programs want at least a year experience. i want to get into a program asap (msn) to become a fnp. by doing the adn program i shave a year off the schooling and get out inthe workforce a year sooner.

i was originally thinking of working as an adn-prepared rn whilst i work on a bsn over a year or two. so that way when we do move i could go right into an msn program for fnp. at 38 when i finish the adn program i dont want to waste too much time. i want and need to be in the workforce to provide for my family.

another option is to just get the bsn now and forego a year of experience. take the one year of work experience i will get and apply to a fnp (or heck maybe a crna) program.

y'alls advice would be much appreciated.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I believe Rush has a program - here ya go:

http://www.rushu.rush.edu/servlet/Satellite?c=RushUnivLevel3Page&cid=1221491470481&pagename=Rush%2FRushUnivLevel3Page%2FLevel_3_College_GME_CME_Page

[mum2kaza]

I took my BSN through university of Phoenix which worked well for me with working... They do not offer an online MSN/NP but Mizzou Does have an online program through Sinclair School of Nursing. It might be better if you get your BSN first. I had a huge amount of credits transfer to Phoenix.... Good Luck !