Those of you who went straight to NP school after BSN..

[nsm1639]

I've seen a quite a few people here who went straight to NP school after obtaining their BSN and was wondering if they could share their experience. Did you apply while you were in your BSN program? Were your professors willing to write LOR's when you told them you want to go straight to NP school without any RN experience? If you don't mind me asking, which programs did you apply to/attend? (I'm asking this because I'm having trouble finding an NP program that does not require any RN experience.) Did you need a superb GPA/volunteer experience to compensate for your lack of RN experience? Thanks!

[Boomer MS, RN]

I've seen a quite a few people here who went straight to NP school after obtaining their BSN and was wondering if they could share their experience. Did you apply while you were in your BSN program? Were your professors willing to write LOR's when you told them you want to go straight to NP school without any RN experience? If you don't mind me asking, which programs did you apply to/attend? (I'm asking this because I'm having trouble finding an NP program that does not require any RN experience.) Did you need a superb GPA/volunteer experience to compensate for your lack of RN experience? Thanks!

Again, this question. There is a reason why the good programs require RN experience before being accepted to an NP program. There is no substitute for experience. And there are no shortcuts to becoming a nurse/advanced practice nurse. Beware of any program that makes such claims.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

I obtained my RN as an ADN so I could work and gain experience while I finished my BSN. So, I'm essentially going right from the BSN to an NP program, but I will have gained 3 years' experience before starting an NP program. All of the reputable programs I've looked at require experience as an RN before you can be accepted.