LTee

Thank you. That is a valid point!

I'm in Southern California, and we have a lot of programs here as well, but they all mostly seem to be impacted, at least the state schools. I haven't really researched that much about the private universities, but i suppose i should. My counselor told me today that the average gpa for the EL-MSN programs is a 3.9. uuuugh!

Thank you for your response! It is such a difficult decision. So far, everyone that I have talked to in the field has advised me to at least get a BSN, which is not what I want to hear considering that I JUST got my BA this past spring! My ultimate dream is to become a NP though, so I"ve decided to just take the necessary pre-requisits for now, and see if they are good enough to apply for an entry level masters. If I may ask, what state are you in?

Hey all...this is my situation. I just started taking my pre-requisits for a RN nursing program at my local community college and I'm wondering if I should continue on that route, or just pursue a higer degree in nursing. I have a BA in an unrelated field, and I've been researching some Master's programs for those with degrees other than nursing that includes the RN . I have no nursing experience at all. Do you think I should just get the RN first and then go back for my master's? or just do it all now since job prospects are so poor? Is anyone else in the same boat? Thanks in advance!