soulshine

Hi everyone... i have a BA in political science (just graduated last may) but at looking to enter the nursing field and am currently applying to schools. while nursing seems like a far cry from politics, i am actually interested in the possibilities of the intersection of the two, particularly as it pertains to children's health. (i am especially interested in health development of children ages 0-3). i have two questions related to this: 1) does anyone know of any positions that sound like they may be appropriate for me? i am interested in doing pediatric nursing to begin with, but i am also curious about the possibilities of using my advocacy abilities in the future. 2) is a direct entry program to be a PNP a bad idea? i know that many nurses are unimpressed with the directy entry masters programs, and suggest nursing experience before going on, but i am not really anxious to just get another bachelor's degree, especially as i know the kind of population i am interested in working with. ooh this is getting long-- sorry!, and thanks!

did anyone who went the rn to msn route wish they'd gotten their bsn first? (i already have a bachelors..)

i recently graduated from a liberal arts university with a degree in political science and child development. since then, i've decided to go into the nursing field. i know that if it turns out to be the right field for me, i will definitely go for my masters degree. that said, is there any reason why i should get my bsn first instead of my adn? i am interested in bed side nursing and travel nursing to begin with, and getting a better understanding of what opportunities are out there, and then pursuing my MSN and moving further into other branches of the field. the benefits of the adn program first as i see it are: less time less expensive better preparation for bedside nursing (i know this is debatable) the benefits from the bsn program (easier to move ahead in the workforce, etc) i would still get from the msn program. i would love to know anyone's thoughts on this...i'm so excited to get started no matter what route i take.. thanks!