futureRN987

I had my Kira interview for the FNP program. Questions were about how you balance work and school, why this degree, and a time you made a change in your life/what steps you took. Hope this helps! I had my interview 3 weeks ago and I'm just waiting to hear back :/

Does anyone know what the cutoff was (in terms of number of points) for the second degree program for 2018?

Hello, I have been struggling with this decision and was hoping those who have been in a similar position could offer some advice! I recently graduated (May 2018) with a BS in Biological Sciences and I would like to go into nursing. I have shadowed MDs, PAs, and NPs and found I was really drawn to being an NP. I specifically shadowed Certified Nurse Midwives who were also family NPs and would like to do this in the future. I have volunteered in labor and delivery and I am currently taking a gap year working on a labor and delivery floor. I am now deciding which nursing programs to apply to, since I am finished with my pre-requisites. I am considering applying to Direct-Entry MSN programs because I have heard some of these classes will transfer and help me in the future to get a certificate in CNM. I plan on working as an RN in between the program and becoming a CNM, hopefully in labor and delivery. I am also considering applying to accelerated bsn program because I know they are shorter, so I would be able to go to work sooner and then continue and earn a masters for CNM later in life. I guess I am just wondering if a Direct-Entry MSN program is worth the extra time and money if I am very sure that I want to advance and become a CNM, or if it is better to get a second bachelors and start working as an RN sooner. Also are job prospects better for a student who completes a direct entry MSN or an accelerated BSN? Any advice you can give is appreciated :)