Hello all! I am very confused as to which path is best for entry to nursing. I have a bachelors in pre-med studies and have applied to a few second degree entry to nursing programs. I am choosing between an Accelerated BSN, an accelerated MSN, and an accelerated MSN-CNL entry to nursing program. Graduation from any of the three programs will qualify me to take the NCLEX and enter the nursing field as an RN. My ultimate goal is to get my DNP and work as a nurse practitioner. I am confused on the following:
1. Is it just as easy to move from a BSN (accelerated or traditional) to a DNP program??
2. Is it worthwhile to attain CNL certification if I intend to be an NP? I am concerned that by the time I feel experienced enough as an RN to act in a clinical nurse leader role I will also be ready to begin my DNP program, possibly never using the CNL in my career.
3. Will the clinical leadership aspects to the MSN-CNL program still be helpful in becoming a DNP, or will it essentially be a waste of two extra semesters and money.
4. Will the non CNL focused MSN be more useful in pursuing my DNP degree?
I can explain the programs more fully if anyone needs a better understanding! Please help I hope to hear from as many experienced nurses and students familiar with these roles as possible! Thank you!
Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
The BSN and MSN options I am looking at all provide the same opportunity upon graduation which is preparation and eligibility to take the NCLEX and work as an RN. The MSN is not specialized in any particular field of nursing (excluding the CNL option)!
To help make your decision I suggest you look into what the employers in your area, or the area you wish to work in prefer to hire. There are a few health systems that won't hire direct entry masters grads as new grads, but will with a few years experience.
Yes, your statement was wrong. You made an entirly false statement. I made zero "sweeping statements" and only comments on situations I knew about and stated so.
If I did indeed say something that is actually as you described:
Then it would be a simple matter for you to quote what I said. If you can find something from me that attempts to describe what all CNL's do please, by all means quote it. You can stand by your false statement all you like, won't make it true.
I am not offended. But attributing things to me that I never said is hardly helpful to the discussion.
You are free to think whatever you wish. I don't have to agree with you anymore than you have to agree with me.
I stand by what I said. I did not say anything other than what I took away from your statement. Your desire to call me a liar is an interesting response to what I wrote. If that is what you feel justified in saying, then you are perfectly welcome to do so. It does not matter to me, because again, just because someone takes offense at an observation - it does not make it a wrong observation.
I only regret that you were offended by what I said, as that was not my intention.
Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
I am not offended. I do not desire to call you a liar. Facts are fact. The fact is that you falsely accused me of saying something I didn't say. This isnt a case where we can agree to disagree. It's a case where you can be wrong or right.
Since every thing I said on the subject is there for all to see the falsehood of your accusation is effortlessly demonstrated.
The only question that remains is if you have lied, or really are unable to comprehend the written word.
A question I don't expect you to answer, and given the black and white evidence we have available, isn't really a need for you to answer.
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To help make your decision I suggest you look into what the employers in your area, or the area you wish to work in prefer to hire. There are a few health systems that won't hire direct entry masters grads as new grads, but will with a few years experience.