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BSN to MSN or DNP with no Experience

Hello, everyone.

I am looking into pursuing a DNP or a MSN in FNP after I finish my BSN. I understand many schools across the nation require at least 1 year of prior experience before applying. I'm interested in applying right after I get my license mainly because I want to be if used by 27. My question is the following:

1) Did any of you apply for a DNP OR MSN program without prior nursing experience? If so, which school were you accepted in?

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    Yes, you an apply to a BSN to DNP program or an MSN program without prior nursing experience. Vanderbilt, Univ. of Miami, Columbia, Univ. of FL, Univ. of VT, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Georgetown and other schools accept new BSN grads into their programs. Often acceptance is conditional on obtaining your BSN and RN License by the program entry date. Look for schools that also offer post bachelors RN programs as IMO they are the most receptive to new BSN grads in their Master and DNP programs. However, keep in mind that somewhere along the way, you are going to need some RN experience - either while you are in NP school or while you are waiting to be accepted. Otherwise upon graduation from your program, you will be BOTH a new RN and a new NP which may make it difficult to land that first job. Good Luck Gidget.

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