BA to Diploma to DNP?

Nursing Students ADN/BSN

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Hello,

I have a B.A. in Biology and after five years working as a rehab therapy aide at two rehab hospitals, decided to pursue nursing. My ultimate goal is to become an NP in rehab. I will enter a diploma program this fall and am wondering if with a BA and diploma in nursing I will be able to apply to DNP programs? I noticed that some programs require MSN as a prerequisite, while others (e.g., UMass) accept non-nursing BA/BS plus an associate degree in nursing.

Thoughts/suggestions?

Thank you for sharing your story, and kudos to you for all of your accomplishments, both personal and professional... really!!! I apologize if I came across negatively. I DO think your accomplishments are amazing and admirable... the bowing smilies were not meant to be sarcastic.

Dear jjjoy,

No mommy and daddy did not pick up the tab...

I, nor anyone else, mentioned anything about who was paying for what, implying that you must've had it easy, etc.

I nor anyone else was complaining that it shouldn't take so long to get through school (unless some posts have been editted since posted). Again, I apologize if my comments came across as insulting, thus provoking those jabs.

I am totally impressed at your educational accomplishments and was simply curious what your perspective was on nursing education in light of your PhD in the biological sciences and how it was that you decided to pursue each of those different specialties as they aren't a usual combination!

In regard to what Miss Mab noted, the question of how much education and experience is required to become a nurse at the basic level or in advanced practice can be a hot button issue - sparking defensiveness and criticism from both sides.

Wow, this thread took a left turn.

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