Interested in MSN/MPH degree

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Hello, I am 24 with a BA in a non-science field. My goal is to return to school for nursing -- ultimately to obtain a Nurse Practitioner/Public Health degree.

I understand there are ways for non-science BA-holders to go back to school for nursing. Has anyone has experience with this and have any tips? From what I understand, it would be best to enroll in an accelerated program after taking a few prerequisite courses and then continuing on from there.

Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated !

Thank you.

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you've got it right.many students w/ previous ba/bs degrees interested in pursuing a nursing degree enter the Accelerated BSN programs geared specially for students like you.

It is completed in a shorter span of time, avg: 12-18 months.However, some still choose to do the ADN route for reasons that vary.Some feel 12 months is too cramped of a time to do nursing or for monetary reasons. A lot of community colleges offer ADN at a lesser price tag.See what fits your needs.Re: MSN/MPH,depending on the schools again,some will not require you to have a BSN and an ADN will suffice if you have a BS in another non nursing degree.

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There are also entry level masters program.s...go to the AACN website and check out the lost of programs. Sorry I'm on my phone or I would give the link! I know yale has an entry level MSN MPH dual degree prgram.

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Just curious....what can an MPH do specifically for your career? What doors does the MPH open for a RN or APN that would not be open without it?

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Thank you for the helpful replies. I am doing more research on the AACN website now...so I guess the next step for me would be to decide whether or not to take prerequisites or start an entry level master's program?

Thanks again.

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Well, nevermind then. :rolleyes:

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The reason for Public Health: I was interested in going back to school for Public Health before I considered nursing. I would be interested in working with an international nonprofit, while being able to provide primary care. It seemed to me that a joint degree (MSN/MPH) would be a good route (and such programs exist).

However, I am at the beginning of making all of these decisions and will take any advice! Thanks.

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