Why are you a NP rather than an RN?

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hello all,

i had planned on starting nursing school in a year for my adn but have just found out about an msn bridge program for which i may qualify. i already have my bs in psychology, and this program would allow me to get out of school in the same length of time as an adn, but i would be a np. of course, there is a large difference in tuition, but i'm thinking it would be worth it to come out so much more advanced in the same length of schooling. plus, my salary would be much higher, and i could pay off the debt fairly quickly.

however, i am feeling torn because i'm wondering if i can get through the np program. what about yourself made you think that you could succeed as a np rather that an rn? did you have prior nursing experience? i have gone back and read past threads where posters said that you can be a great np whether or not you have hands-on nursing experience.

what were your grades like in high school and college? also, do you know how a geriatric np salary compares to other specialties?

thanks so much!

kelli

My only concern is that I won't even like nursing or won't be good at it, and will not realize this until after I've spent thousands of dollars for my MSN. Plus, the only university in this area that offers a bridge program is Vanderbilt, and it would cost me $100,000 to complete that program. That just BLOWS my mind. I mean, that's like buying another house.

I have always had the tendency to jump into things without fully thinking them through, and while it would take the same amount of time to get either the ADN or MSN, I'm leaning toward taking the slower route. It will work out either way, and at least if I go slowly, I won't be weighted with worry about all the debt I would be getting myself into going straight for the MSN. I'm only 26 years old, so I have many more years to work my way up.

Thanks for all of your input, though. I really appreciate it, and I know the other fledgling nurses on here do as well.

Hi,

I am quite new in nursing. I think I get some wrong concept on nursing practitioner. Actually, what exactly it is? What will they do? Does NP need a license? Can NP choose back to work as a RN? Does all MSN (with whatever major specialized) can work as an NP? Does NP recognized internationally like a RN? What can they do in other countries? What's the difference of NP from Nurse Specialist? Sorry for so many questions and thank you for any replies.

It is best to consider any decision you make wisely, whether ADN or NP. There is also an accelerated program at UT Knoxville that takes 3 yrs. I completed the Vanderbilt program and have never regreted it. It is rigorous as it's 3 yrs work rolled into 2 full years, but it's a great program and I had no trouble finding employment. There are also many loan repayment options to help with the financial end. Good luck!

Specializes in Emergency/Anaesthetics/PACU.
I am a NP because I wanted to make the orders, not follow them.

Once you understand that, you realize that bedside nursing is alot different from advance practice.

Dave

why not become an MD then?

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