Scope of direct entry MSN program

hi,
I have a bachelor's degree in IT and want to get into nursing. I understand that i have many options, ranging from an ADN to a direct entry MSN program. I am in houston and will be an international student.


1. How competitive is it to get into a direct entry MSN program? It depends on the program. More established programs in bigger schools are very competitive (Yale, Penn, Vanderbilt, etc). There are state schools with MSN programs and other programs that vary based on area of the country, but in generall, most schools are competitive and accept only those with sincere interest, good grades/scores, and potential.

2. What is the scope for employment after graduating from a direct entry MSN program? You graduate as an MSN, APN, able to sit for national exams for certification, register in your state, and have the same scope of practice as any other APN/NP.

3. I hear that there aren't many openings for APN's since not many are required. Is this true? The health care field is only expanding, with increasing needs for providers in the forseeable future. Given this, the area and specialty in which you want to work may have higher or lower hire/need rates than other areas. Rural and underserved areas will never have enough providers.

3 Will i be an APN upon graduation? YES.

Thanks
Lee

hi,
I have a bachelor's degree in IT and want to get into nursing. I understand that i have many options, ranging from an ADN to a direct entry MSN program. I am in houston and will be an international student.

Thanks
Lee