JesseMJ

Yeah, the loans will be rough! But I'm confident it will work out. I've heard the same thing, that it might be tough to get a job with the MSN degree. However the accelerated MSN program I'm applying to said all their grads had jobs within 6 months of graduating. I realize I'll have to pay my dues and work in RN positions for quite awhile before doing advanced practice nursing. Are you applying to accelerated programs or a regular BSN, then applying to another MSN program?

Hi All, I'm new to the site and have found it quite informative so far. I am applying to several accelerated MSN programs this fall, as well as 2 accelerated BSN programs. I have a strong interest in cardiology as an area of focus. To help with the decision-making process, I wanted to ask a few questions of some current Nurse Practitioners: Do you feel being a NP is a lot more rewarding than having a regular BSN degree? How are the opportunities for doing research or working in, say, a cardiology practice? Do you feel that having an advanced nursing degree will be increasingly important in the future? What does having an MSN allow you to do that you can't do with a BSN? Thanks for any info you can provide. I've done some searching on the forums and FAQ sections, and found there is a big debate about accelerated programs. I've read a lot about both sides, so I won't begin to get into that whole argument. Thanks again. Jesse