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Hi, I'm interested in direct entry/accelerated BSN/MSN programs. I am switching from the premed track and was disappointed to see that none of the courses transfer over/there are more courses to take. I saw that some programs you can apply to while you're in the middle of prereqs, so long as you finish them before matriculating. I know that UPENN and MGH allow you to apply before finishing prereqs, and Yale doesn't require prereqs. Does anyone know which programs allow this?

I am am almost 28 years old and currently working in public health. I toyed with the idea of going back to medical school the last two years but starting from scratch as a married student was looking to be a daunting 10+ year process I wasn't sure I was willing to undertake. I have looked into Masters Entry Programs in Nursing as a stepping stone into the Nurse Practitioner field. Though money is not the primary motive for wanting to move into a clinical field, it is a factor that I'm considering. My primary goal is to move away from a population-level approach in public health towards a one-on-one clinical role. I am trying to weigh the benefit of a year of pre-req classes followed by a 3 year Masters Entry Program (and any further training). I currently make $90k straight out of an MPH program, but I am wondering if an NP will lead to a drop in salary (though I am not sure what specific areas I am interested in, I seem to be moving towards pediatrics and specializing in an area like neonatology, cardiology, orthopedics, etc.). Does anyone have any advice on this?