Can you get a masters/np with only OR expierence

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Can you get accepted to a masters program with only OR expierence...if so what type of masters is best to look into?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

I have only worked in the OR and have an MSN in nursing education. I have worked with other nurses who only worked in the OR and went on to become NPs.

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I work in the OR, and one of my nursing coworkers is going to school for her FNP and she only had 1 year of med/surg experience and she's been in the OR ever since. We have a few NP's in our facility that see patients in the office and also first assist in surgery as well. You definitely have options!

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Specializes in Medical Surgical.

You have many doors open to you! There are MSN programs that will accept students straight out of BSN school (not that I recommend that). My point is, your experience in the OR is definitely not a hindrance to your MSN attainment. You can apply to any program you wish to pursue, just determine what your ultimate goal (become a nurse practitioner? become an educator? teach in academia? step into management?) and apply for an applicable program.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Surgery.

I have met several NPs that had minimal experience before starting the NP program so I don't see why it would matter if you only have OR experience. You get a good mix in the OR anyway, assessment, medications, positioning, in depth anatomy and some intensive care experiences on the sicker patients.

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I worked with a nurse and she has only been in the OR for her nursing career she got her FNP.

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