i am going to agree and disagree with the above statement. my advice would be this....if you have the chance to matriculate into an np class now...go for it. why would you spend the time getting an adn when in the same time you can do a np tract...don't both give you a rn license....yes. however, nothing says you have to practice as a np when you graduate. you can work as a rn for a year of two to gain that valuable (and i really believe it is valuable) experience....then look to move up and work as an np...that way just makes a lot more sense time and financial wise....anyways, just my .02 cents worth