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Thanks for your input! @KAR813 Thank you so much for your input! I really feel like I can relate to your thoughts and reasoning behind the MSN program and I really appreciate your input in helping me make a decision. UVA Grad Nursing, so if I'm just trying to get into the field as an RN in an accelerated program (with possible advancement in the future)- you would recommend the MSN over BSN programs? I still am trying to figure out program costs. My big concern is that if I pay a little more for an MSN program compared to BSN program that it will be worth it down the long wrong/I'll be able to pay off those loans. Because I'd be getting my MSN/CNL/RN would that hurt me to not have a BSN? Or not because I'd have an RN? Sorry, still new to all of these different roles and ways to get into the field and trying to figure out what's best for me.

@KAR813 thanks for your input! I feel similar to your thoughts in many ways. Just because I'm having a hard time understanding still.. would you plan to work as a bedside RN for awhile following this then? I'm confused as to the difference of a bedside RN verses a CNL then between us having an MSN in comparison to nurses with a BSN or simply RN associate programs. I want to get into nursing in a way that will most easily allow me to become licensed as I'm 1. a non-nursing degree holder 2. I want to be in a position that's easy/easiest to advance if I chose to later do so and become ARNP 3. Money is a factor, whether it be paying for MSN/ABSN/RN community college schooling. And what my pay would be coming out of those programs. Would I be payed more to work as a bedside RN if I had my MSN compared to a BSN or simply RN?

I don't have an interest in CNL. I hope to work as a bedside RN/ ultimately become a Nurse Practitioner. From what I've seen, a lot of people aren't recommending a program that is direct entry NP. So- if my aspiration is to one day go back and become an NP. Would it be best for be to do an ABSN program or still the direct-entry MSN, CNL program? I would be fine working as a bedside RN after completing that program. Would pay be different because I had a masters? Would it be easier to later become an NP if I went through the direct-entry MSN program now rather than ABSN? To my understanding, if I already had my MSN I would just have to later get a FNP certificate for example, after I've practiced as an RN for awhile? Sorry- still new to all of this. Was considering PA school for awhile but am deciding this is what I would rather do. Thanks!

Hello, I'm currently planning on attending UCLA for the direct entry MSN program. This certifies me as a CNL. I'm hoping to receive more information and advice about this position. As a student completing a non-nursing bachelor degree 2014, what would be my best option? I am more interested in an accelerated MSN program in comparison to BSN program, given I would have my masters. What would I do as a CNL, are there many jobs as a CNL? If I'm interested in becoming an NP down the road, I see there are post-masters certificates, would I be able to do these programs? The average length I'm looking at seems to be around a year, is this accurate? Any information and insight would be greatly appreciated. I would be more than happy to elaborate as needed. Thank you so much for your input!