AF NP without a BSN

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I recently read on a few other websites that some military and/or government hospitals will not accept nurse practitioners that do not have a BSN.

Most of the programs that I am applying to award a BSN which is then followed directly by an MSN. However I am also applying to Vanderbilt's Direct Entry program. With Vanderbilt's program after the first year of curriculum you sit for the NCLEX. After passing the NLCEX you continue on to the MSN portion of the program and graduate with an MSN. However a BSN is never awarded.

Does anyone know how this will affect me when I decide to apply to become an NP in the AF? Do they allow Nurse Practitioners who were previously RN's without a BSN?

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I too would like to know this, but about the USA or USN.

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I had asked that to a recruiter and said a MSN and RN license would meet the requirement... that was by word of mouth for what its worth.

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The MSN would be sufficient but I've heard that they are taking less NP's without floor nursing experience. Not none but less.

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This applies to the Army HPSP but I'm not sure about regular commission.

ACTIVE NURSE CORPS PROGRAM

HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

This program is open to nurses who have a letter of acceptance from an accredited psychiatric nurse practitioner program. Qualified candidates should also have a BSN, at least one year of nursing experience and the ability to complete the program within two academic years. You'll receive full tuition for two years, plus money for books and more than $2,000 per month for living expenses.

GoArmy.com Graduate Health Care Education

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