MissKitty

I am a nurse with an MSN in Patient Safety & Quality and an MBA. I want to return to school for my PMHNP but it looks like I will have to start all over again, and take at least 5 years to complete that doctorate degree. I have found some online schools, that are accredited, and will give me credit for the MSN that I already have, despite the fact that I am not an NP. This will significantly decrease the amount of time that I have to spend back in school! However, I have heard from some that if I don't attend a "real" brick-and-mortar school, I will never find employment if I earn a degree as an NP from an online school. Is this true? Does anyone know of any "real" schools that do not require you to be an APRN to apply to their program, and give you credit for the MSN that you already have? I don't think that the issue is so much about online education, but rather the name and reputation of the university that is offering the curriculum. I am not trying to find an easy way to earn this degree, just trying to make a wise investment of time and finances. Thank you in advance for your comments and advice!