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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hey everyone. I am a new graduate RN, but I know what I want to do from here on out. Probably because I am 30 years old and set in my ways already.

I want to be a pediatric nurse practitioner.

So I am here to ask this:

What colleges are best for this degree? I will have to take all online classes.

What path should I take? RN to MSN? or RN to BSN then BSN to MSN?

I have looked into University of South Alabama and I see the RN to MSN and it looks like something I can tackle, but I don't see where the NP classes fit in?

I would love it if someone gave me some advice or told me about their experience?

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I don't know about other programs, but I do know that USA requires 2 years nursing experience in whatever area you want to concentrate in (for the advanced degree). If I were you, I would tackle the RN to BSN while you get your peds experience. That way, no matter what happens, you get a BSN out of the deal.

If you get off course somewhere during the RN to MSN, I don't believe that they grant you a BSN in the intermediary.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I think I might do that then. I am probably going to get my BSN at a local college here..and work my 2 years in pediatrics. I just accepted a job in peds.. so its all perfect now!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hey..I am sending you a PM

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