Masteral in Nursing

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · May 8, 2012

I think programs may conditionally admit you without a RN license, but most programs I've seen want experience as a RN.

What kind of masters degree were you looking at? I'm pretty sure that practitioner programs will require you to have your license to be able to participate in clinicals. You wouldn't be able to find a job in administration or nurse education without being a experienced RN.

You should probably focus on passing the NCLEX instead of trying to get into a master's program. Your career is at a standstill until you pass boards, and the material you will learn in one of those programs (If you are accepted.) will only distract you from the fundamental material you need to grasp to pass.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · May 8, 2012

what is masteral? Typing error??

You probably need to contact the schools, or look at their websites, for the information you seek. There are so many options. I hope you find one that fits your need

AgentBeast, MSN, RN · May 8, 2012

You might consider taking an English course of two before taking the NCLEX again. Part of your problem may be more in trying to undertand the wording of questions rather than the core nursing material itself. A lot of English as a second language folks, which I'm assuming you are, struggle with this.

Asteria · May 9, 2012

Thanks for your reply and advice.I'v been researching online about areas of it and I kinda want to go for MBA or MPA. Actually , I wanted to go back to school to get my masters even without a license because I wanted to do something while taking my boards, reapplying can be overwhelming too - waiting . It just popped up in my mind maybe I could do both studying while reviewing for the exam and I'v been asking my relatives too about it and I am surprised you and my relatives have the same opinion :uhoh21:. I don't know, I still thinking of it though:icon_roll

brillohead, ADN, RN · May 9, 2012

I think you need to talk to an academic adviser to get an idea of what you can/cannot do.

And I second ScottE's recommendation to take some English courses. There's too much writing involved in obtaining a Master's degree to not have excellent language skills going into it.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · May 9, 2012

The other day I googled the school you mentioned and all of their programs required a RN license and a year of RN experience. They all mention a clinical component too, and it's mandatory to have your license for that.