ADN-MSN-NP

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Hello All,

I will be graduating this December from LATTC with my ADN. I would like to attend an online program that is ADN to MSN NP with onsite clinicals. I know that USC offers this but it's $1,800 per unit. Does anyone have any path or university recommendations?

I am considering doing RN-MSN in education then working for 2 years on the floor then applying for a NP program. I have been doing a lot of research but still not sure if that path even makes sense. Any information is appreciated.

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I'm not sure why you want to go this route. Here is what you should consider:

1) Expense. USC is expensive. A cheaper, and more common, route is to work as an RN and do a bridge RN to BSN (which most employers will pay for). Then you can apply for an MSN NP program or a DNP program (there are now BSN to DNP programs). Figure out your finances and what you will be able to afford in student loan payments.

2) Academics. This would be a grueling academic path and USC is a good school. Do you feel you can handle the academics?

Good luck.

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Thank you for the reply. Maybe I wasn't clear when I meanioned USC lol. I mentioned that it was $1,800/unit so that's something I just won't pay for. I just like the structure of the program.

I do know the hospital that I work at will pay $3000/yr torward education. ASU has a an online bridge from RN-BSN for around 10K. This may be the best option for me.

P.S. I feel that I have been misled by counselors so many times before I'm trying to gain as much info as possible before I meet with one.

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