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[Dauntless]

Hi. I'm a male attorney with eighteen years experience, my undergrad was in physics and math, and I'm just now applying to nursing schools. I'm primarily interested in BSN programs.

Are there any resources, templates, etc for writing essays for admissions applications? How about for successfully completing interviews?

I'm a little concerned that there may be a "rush to nursing" just as there was a "rush to law", causing an oversaturation in the field? Does anyone think this may actually be the case?

From an employment perspective, would it be better to go on from a BSN to get an MSN or would it be better to try and get a master's in PA Studies? Actually, my plan for getting a BSN revolves mostly around the clinical patient contact hours required by many PA programs.

Thanks.

[craftysari44]

You're looking at 2 different pathways here. On the one hand, becoming an RN in certain markets is tough to get into but I think that depends on what your general or specialty practice is and the part of the country you are in. The key is getting your first 1-2 years of experience. I broke into the nursing field when DRG's were first introduced and the hospitals were afraid to hire too many nurses. I still got a job and that was because I worked as a student aid during school and was hired by that same hospital.

If you are ultimately interested in being in advanced practice there are many jobs out there...also depends on where you are and what specialty. The demand is going to greatly increase for Nurse Practitioners in the future because doctors are more expensive to hire and ARNPs can do most of the same work for less money. Hurry up and apply though because ARNPs are going to need a Doctorate to enter practice soon. PA's typically have a post-bachelor's degree and not a master's. Good Luck!