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zmansc, I AM interested in advancing later on, to teaching, administration, NP (or PA?), so from your comment it sounds like it would make more sense for me to try for the MEPN rather than the BSN

That's a great point! I am trying to figure out for sure what the degree would be. A quick Google search suggests that MEPN programs produce NP's, and take 2-3 years. If this one does it in 15 months it's either really a great deal or there is some catch I have not figured out.

Thanks for the advice! No, no specialization to the MSN.

Question: I'm trying to figure out if I should to to school for 12 months to get a BSN or for 15 months to get an MSN? I already have a non-related BS so the BSN would be a post-baccalaureate degree, and the MSN would be a Masters Entry into the Profession of Nursing (MEPN). Other info: The BSN would be at Arizona State University, and the MSN would be at University of Arizona. I don't have solid figures for costs for either program. Prerequisite classes are essentially the same for both, and I am finishing them up now. As I nurse I am still not firm on what direction I'd like to go. I could most easliy see myself in ER, or ICU, or working with kids. I am motivated by making more money than less, a more meaningful job than less, and lower rather than higher stress, and flexibility of workload so I can spend time with my wife and two small children. If I go the BSN route, I will probably want to get a further degree later on, so that I can go into administration or make more money. My prior healthcare experience is from working as a Spanish interpreter in the ER, hospital floor, and for a children's hospital. (This is my first post so any advice is especially appreciated! Thanks in advance!)