Babbott72

Got your msg... Sent back a pm. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Anyone know much about it? Pros...cons...?

Thanks so much NAURN for your insight. Due to so many factors a FNP makes much more logical sense than a PA at this moment (location, costs, growing family, etc.). Not really sure how I will feel as a nurse until I get in there...and then take the next step toward the NP. Again, I appreciate the information. I know I will learn a tremendous amount. I guess it's equivalent to wedding night jitters :) A month away from such a big journey towards such a different career (from what I am currently in).

I appreciate the feedback from both of you. If all goes well I would be working as an RN for a year after nclex while doing post bac courses toward the MSN. Add working while completing my masters work and I will have racked up 2-3 years experience as an RN. I appreciate your understanding of my honesty! I welcome any feedback. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback!

I know I run the risk of being flamed but I need to honestly make sure I am making a career change for the right reasons. 39 years old burnt out on current business career filled with smoke and mirrors and really felt a calling to go to med school for an md to be able to take care of people. But too old to start med school and too old to pay back the debt:) so the next best option was the PA. During shadowing I talked with a great charge nurse trainer who convinced me as a male to really look at the FNP. It sounded good but really had no desire to do the necessary RN. Well I scored excellent on my hesi entrance, 4.0 gpa, and decided to go ahead and apply at a well respected school where I could complete my bsn and eventually the msn for the FNP. (side note... Already have a bachelors and masters degree in other industry). Well I got in, but as the fall semester closes in, I am worried that a) I am in the bsn for the wrong reasons and b) is the FNP going to satisfy my desires. Just asking the tough questions to make SURE I am making the right decision! I like the idea of working with md's and am realistic in knowing where my limitations will be. I have no delusions about autonomy or anything that might construe passing myself off as something I am not (I.e an MD). The PA and Np shadowing i did support my decision. Would love to hear from np's that maybe did direct entry perhaps...be honest. Most nurses I have talked to simply get offended when I discuss this situation...but just being honest... Understand I am not nurse bashing . I totally respect what nurses do...I just never saw myself as an RN Thoughts?

Hello all...also accepted for fall 2011. I can not find the fb group either. If someone could pm me the link that would be great. Thanks!!!