iii QUESTION ABOUT DIRECT ENTRY NP PROGRAMS !!!

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I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the admissions standards of these direct entry NP programs. I noticed that these programs have been showing up everywhere, which begs me to wonder "why?". is this to add address a sudden urgency of Nurse practitioners across the nation?

If this were the case, is it safe to assume that these programs would not be as selective as the traditional/second-degree/accelerated nursing programs or even the ASN programs out there? There must be some "catch" to these programs of how you can just study for 3 years and walk into specialized healthcare role.

I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the admissions standards of these direct entry NP programs. I noticed that these programs have been showing up everywhere, which begs me to wonder "why?". is this to add address a sudden urgency of Nurse practitioners across the nation?

If this were the case, is it safe to assume that these programs would not be as selective as the traditional/second-degree/accelerated nursing programs or even the ASN programs out there? There must be some "catch" to these programs of how you can just study for 3 years and walk into specialized healthcare role.

I don't know about the admissions standards (I would imagine they vary from school to school), but I personally don't think it's the best idea to go on into a masters level nursing degree such as NP without first having had any direct patient care experience. I'm sure it's possible, but it seems like one would be better educated and prepared if having first worked in the nursing field (with an undergrad degree).

Just my lousy 2 cents. :)

I don't know about the admissions standards (I would imagine they vary from school to school), but I personally don't think it's the best idea to go on into a masters level nursing degree such as NP without first having had any direct patient care experience. I'm sure it's possible, but it seems like one would be better educated and prepared if having first worked in the nursing field (with an undergrad degree).

Just my lousy 2 cents. :)

Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.
I don't know about the admissions standards (I would imagine they vary from school to school), but I personally don't think it's the best idea to go on into a masters level nursing degree such as NP without first having had any direct patient care experience... Just my lousy 2 cents. :)

Agree with them two pennies.

Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.
I don't know about the admissions standards (I would imagine they vary from school to school), but I personally don't think it's the best idea to go on into a masters level nursing degree such as NP without first having had any direct patient care experience... Just my lousy 2 cents. :)

Agree with them two pennies.

the direct entry gets you up to speed on nursing and then you are required to do so many hours of direct patient care before you get the master's degree. so you work full time, and go to school part-time.

that was my understanding...someone correct me if i am wrong.

topcat

the direct entry gets you up to speed on nursing and then you are required to do so many hours of direct patient care before you get the master's degree. so you work full time, and go to school part-time.

that was my understanding...someone correct me if i am wrong.

topcat

ok so its kind of like a residency? that would make more sense because at least you would get some real world practice.

ok so its kind of like a residency? that would make more sense because at least you would get some real world practice.

see, the program that i'm looking at requires at least one year full-time experience as a registered nurse as a requirement for the master's degree.

"it is our expectation that all students will be employed as a nurse while completing the graduate coursework. therefore, as an msn graduate, you will have at least one year of full-time experience as a registered nurse."

i don't know if all programs have that requirement, tho. i don't see it mentioned in the application materials for another program i am considering...

topcat

see, the program that i'm looking at requires at least one year full-time experience as a registered nurse as a requirement for the master's degree.

"it is our expectation that all students will be employed as a nurse while completing the graduate coursework. therefore, as an msn graduate, you will have at least one year of full-time experience as a registered nurse."

i don't know if all programs have that requirement, tho. i don't see it mentioned in the application materials for another program i am considering...

topcat

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