anyone done ADN-MSN NP?

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looking to see if anyone has done NP from an ADN?

I am doing the ADN-MSN route at Barry University in south florida. I have a BS in biology. They made me take 1 undergrad research class before starting. My original group of RNs started our MSN program at 36 students, we have a year left (out of 2.5 yrs) and there are only 8 of us left. I would not recommend this school to anyone. I think several years ago Barry used to be a good school. Your chances are better if you have a BSN because you have more schools to select from.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I'm researching the University online ADN-BSN-MSN program. If I'm reading the description properly, I believe this program does give you a BSN..I think right before you finish the BSN portion, you apply to the MSN part. The clinicals for the NP are done in specific states, and mine happens to be one of them..

I'm really excited about this. :clown:I think I'll be OK doing an online program because I'm self motivated, and pretty good at the technology/computer stuff.

Does Allnurses have a forum for online learners, BTW?

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Here ya go, WitchyRN:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/

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Specializes in SICU/MICU/NeuroICU, life flight.

I looked at several, but going BSN first was less expensive. There are two state universities in my radius offering it, but they were overcharging for the degree by virtue of the fact that I would have been paying graduate tuition rates for undergrad hours (300 and 400 level). I was lacking 27 credit hours for my BSN, and I was able to do 7 of them at the local community college at $45 a credit hour. The bridge program was going to charge me $350 a credit hour for those same classes. The other 20 credit hours are costing in state tuition of $86 an hour. It will take me an extra year to graduate because my program doesn't offer summer classes, but I can pay as I go. I'll still have to borrow for the MSN, but not as much.

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I'm researching the Drexel University online ADN-BSN-MSN program. If I'm reading the description properly, I believe this program does give you a BSN..I think right before you finish the BSN portion, you apply to the MSN part. The clinicals for the NP are done in specific states, and mine happens to be one of them..

I'm really excited about this. :clown:I think I'll be OK doing an online program because I'm self motivated, and pretty good at the technology/computer stuff.

Does Allnurses have a forum for online learners, BTW?

WitchyRN, what NP programs do they have? I've been looking at Rush which has the NNP as part of the ADN-MSN/NP and it is online too.

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I decided against ASN-MSN for several reasons, one being that in the event I am not able to finish an MSN I at least would like to have the BSN to show for my work, because most ASN-MSN programs do not award you a BSN for the bridgework.

Also, with your BSN you are generally considered more desireable for employment.

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I know this is an old post, but just in case you're still on here... Emory in Atlanta, GA also has an ADN-MSN program. You have to take a semester of "bridge" courses before starting the program. It's geared towards students who are already working full time... I'm thinking you go on campus 1 day a week and the rest of the work is online or something like that... in fact, I'm pretty sure that 1 day a week can be on the weekend. Then clincals are over the weekend as well so that you don't have to quit your normal job and you aren't commuting to the school on a daily basis. I'm just getting started on my prereqs for my ADN, but I'm already exploring my options to go further... I want to get my master's just not sure what area yet. Hope this helps!

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I'm looking for an ADN-MSN program as well (I already have a non-nursing bachelor's and master's). Specifically, I would like to find one that offers all the coursework online and where the clinical sites can be chosen near where I live. The programs I have found are Rush University, Drexel, and St. Louis University. Does anyone know of any others? I have found many ADN-MSN programs, but not many online.
Can't help with clinical sites near you or more online programs than have been offered, but I am attending Baylor in Dallas with my ASN and the BA and MA in another field. It is quite an experience and if you aren't tied down, might be worth checking out. It is right across the street from "Big Baylor" (Baylor University Medical Center), and benefits (including educational reimbursement, I am told) start on day one. Otherwise, tuition is a little pricey, but all masters students not on academic probation receive a scholarship from the foundation, dependent upon how many of us there are and how much is in the till. Usually it pays about 60% of the assessed tuition and fees, and brings the cost to below that of state schools' resident fees. Worth check into, IMHO.
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I did the Michigan State program. It required a Bachelor's degree in some field and an RN license. I noticed problems only when discussing theory, but my work experience as an RN was a real bonus.

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Specializes in ICU, CV-Thoracic Sx, Internal Medicine.

UTMB in Galveston also offers several NP programs that are ADN-MSN tracts. They also award the BSN at the end of the program. For those who say that they would rather obtain the BSN first just in case they can't finish the program -- I totally agree. Albeit, I use the ALL or NONE thought process as justification and motivation to keep going and not quit or fall behind. It's been a tough 2 years, I have ONE more year to go and I can't hardly wait. It's ALL or nothing. :p

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I know in the San Diego area that Grossmont's ADN program grads have a leg up on articulation agreements between SDSU and USD (how fancy LOL).

You can go directly from Grossmont's ADN > MSN, and you earn a BSN along the way. I guess they figure if you're crazy enough to shell out $$$$ to get your MSN from USD, that they might as well throw a secondary degree at you just for the heck of it.

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