Medic to ADN --> NP

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I have been working in EMS for around five years now, three as a paramedic. I have a good bit of college under my belt and am finishing my BS in Wellness and Fitness with a Sports Management concentration. I had never really planned on nursing as a career but as I have gotten a little older and wiser ( I hope so at least), I have come to the realization that nursing is a very versatile career choice and plenty of doors can be opened with a degree. Also working as a medic, I have met some really great nurses.

That being said, I am planning on the following path. Can you provide a little bit of insight on the following for me.

ADN from local CC --> ADN-MSN NP Program (DNP will only be obtained if needed in the next few years)

I am not sure if I should grab a BSN as well or just forgo it since I will have a BS already. I read somewhere that loan forgiveness usually only happens if you have a BSN, in which case it may be smart to obtain one or a at least a BSN/MSN program could work.

Any thoughts are much appreciated.

DU

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Loan forgiveness guidelines are set forth by the agency which is forgiving the loans, and I'm going to be honest, I don't know anyone who's forgiving loans right now. The federal government isn't, and I don't know a hospital in my area that is. Additionally, some RN to MSN programs will, somewhere along the way, consider you to have completed the BSN requirements and provide you the degree. I'm not sure if that's the case with the program you're considering.

My suggestion would be to get your ADN, start working, and utilize your tuition reimbursement for your RN to MSN program.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Agree with Chole - above.

Another option if available to you is an accelerated BSN which takes into account your first BS.

Good luck - sounds like a good plan.

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