NP Certificate.....

[sosoraff]

Hi,

I was once told that some np programs will accept RN's...I was under the impression that you had to be a BSN in order to get into a NP program....

Is anyone able to help me with my confusion.? Thanks in advance....

[-Midget-]

I believe there are some RN to MSN programs in existence...is that what you are talking about? In fact, there is an advertisement for such programs, which I am seeing now as I post this.

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

hello, sosoraff,

yes, you may enter an np program "rn" to msn, as you state. bear in mind, the adn and bsn prepared individuals are both rns.

there are other programs where the individual with a second degree may enter an np program, too.

check here at www.allnursingschools.com for a few of the programs listed: direct entry ~ bridge ~ second degree ~ rn-msn

the individual will be certified after graduation from the np program.

[sosoraff]

so if you enter a RN-MSN program ,

do you come out as a NP?

[sweetface18]

so if you enter a RN-MSN program ,

do you come out as a NP?

maybe i'm wrong but NP start off as RNs first. over here if you have your associate you would need to go back to school for about 18 months to get your BSN and then apply to NP program. If you already have your BSN you can apply directly to NP program (another 2 year). No matter what you need hospital setting experience (1-2 years min) before you can appy to the program. Some school also requires that you take GRE too.

This is just what I'm told. Anyone can feel free to correct me

[christvs, DNP, RN, NP]

Every nursing grad school is different. My school has many diff. tracks toward becoming an NP. We have a graduate entry program (non-nursing BS to MSN), a traditional MSN program for those with BSNs (I'm in this one), and an RN to MSN program for those with non-nursing BS.

[sosoraff]

wow....

there are alot of different options....

well thank you all for your help..