FNP programs for Non specialty MSN grads

[MsBrain, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN]

I will be graduating in August 2017 with an MSN degree, but it will be non-specialty so I will only be an RN. I am interested in becoming a FNP, but most programs I have read about don't cater to the degree I'm receiving. I would preferably like to be in a DNP program as opposed to just a certificate program, but my ultimate goal is really to be a FNP, DNP or not. Also, I don't have any prior nursing experience since my master's program is accelerated, so I would preferably like to be in a bridge program or a program that does not require RN experience. In addition, I would like to be in a program that starts in the spring because I would need time to take my NCLEX after graduating in August. Any suggestions for programs?

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

Not sure how you earn an MSN without a specialty attached. We have clinical and non-clinical degrees. I am in an non-clinical informatics program. Everyone in the MSN program has a specialty. What did they expect you to do with your degree?

[Sue Demonas, BSN, MSN, PhD, RN]

My guess is that the OP received an entry-level MSN degree, which prepares you to take NCLEX and work as a generalist new graduate nurse. These programs are often geared toward second degree students, who have already shown themselves to be successful and earned a degree, and are changing careers to nursing.

The issue I picked up on is that the OP wants to be an NP but would like to enter a program that doesn't require nursing experience. (Maybe I read that wrong, but that was the idea that came through.) Most NP program do require 1-2 years of nursing experience, often in the area i which you wish to specialize. This is a good idea because you will be able to experience that area and determine if you want to pursue it for 2 years to obtain a MSN as an NP. Would you buy a car without fist test driving it? Same principle applies here. It also sounds like the OP wants to be an NP quickly, even targeting programs that admit during a specific time frame. Please look into the quality of a program and what areas it will offer for specialization before applying and look to see what their experience requirement is. You get out of an educational degree what you put in to it.

[Buyer beware, BSN]

After reading this post there's no way you could be "just" a RN.

Trust me, I've got lots of issues with nursing in general but none that involves being just a RN ever.