crowned_one

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ]Nesher, thank you so much for explaining the MN degree. I had the same questions as LadyT618 had. I'm beginning an accelerated BSN program this summer and my intention was to go straight to graduate school and get an FNP degree. I am considering the FNP because it seems like it would provide the most flexibility while providing a great foundation for an advanced practice nurse career. However, I was also concerned about becoming a FNP and later realizing that it did not provide the flexibility and foundation I was seeking. MN sounds appealing because I can "customize" the education/training that I'm seeking and still be an NP, but I'm concerned about obtaining a FNP/MSN degree and finding out that I still don't have the training I was looking for or that will allow me work in a way that I can fulfill the passion I have for healthcare. Right now, I've decided to get my BSN, work as an RN for awhile and then choose my MSN speciality after I have a better grasp of the advanced practice nursing field. Hopefully, I will be done with school, for awhile at least, in 2008. If anyone can offer suggestions on other advanced practice training/education options that are available ...I would greatly appreciate it!