Accelerated MN/MSN (but not leading to NP)

[misava]

Hi, I just registered, and am looking to go back to school in 2010 - to get an Accelerated BSN. Though I´ve noticed a few programs (specifically two in the twin cities area - University of MN and Metropolitan University) that offer a one year MN that in the end you are a RN. And from what i am seeing there is not a huge difference in cirriculum (maybe i am just not looking close enough). Is this just so you can say, hey! i have a masters! And what would be the advantage of this?

thanks for any help!

[mrhappy]

I'm 37, male, and have a Master's degree in Biology. I've applied for the Master of Nursing program at UMN for Fall 2010 and just completed one semester of prereq. courses there. I have three more courses to take Spring semester.

If I don't get into UMN's program, which only accepts students once per year and, unless things change for 2010, has only 48 available seats, I'll probably apply to Rush University's MSN program in Chicago, which accepts students twice per year and has more seats and a higher acceptance rate.

Since I'm not sure what type of Nurse I'd like to become yet (other than a good one ), I'm not being too picky about MN vs. MSN. Hopefully I won't regret that decision. I love Minnesota and would like to stay here if possible though. All of my previous education was in CA, and I think that UMN is a great school.