ChaoticSweetness

I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum and didn't know how to fix it but people have answered in both. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, the information has been priceless to me!

Wow thank you all so much for taking the time to go into detail and clearly explain things for me. I can't begin to explain how much this information has shined light on things I had no idea about and helped to give me confidence in knowing what I need to look for, you are all wonderful!

I'm graduating soon with my ADN. Ultimately I want to be an NP. As far as how to get there I'm lost. I have need looking to schools that do RN to MSN and am pretty sure I want to do all online (not dead set on it though). I have looked into south university (novi mi) the reason I like this is their MSN program seems to be focused on what you want to be pediatric NP, family NP.. And so forth. I am not sure if all schools do this but it's the only one I've seen this far say anything about it on their website. Is this necessary? Another perk is its only about 3 years until completion. The downside to south university is that's after the first year it's not 100% online. Do you have any suggestions on 100% online RN to MSN programs? I have looked into a few others including kaplan university but because I don't know exactly what to look for I feel as though I'm going in circles and need guidance. When looking for an rn to msn program do you want a national or regional accreditation? What's the difference? Is the entire school accredited or does it go by each program the school offers (for instance the BSN is accredited but the MSN isn't) What exactly does becoming an NP entail? I know I have to get a masters but after that I'm lost. If it becomes a DNP program I know I'll need yet another degree, how long is that program? If it does not become a requirement and I just need a certificate on top of my masters what do I have to do to get certified? Is it more classes and time? How much time? Sorry for so many question and thank you you in advance for any information you have to offer. Kerri

When looking for an rn to msn program do you want a national or regional accreditation? What's the difference? Is the entire school accredited or does it go by each program the school offers (for instance the bsn is accredited but the msn isn't) any suggestions on 100% online rn to msn programs? (I looked into kaplan but without knowing what to look for with an accrediation I didn't get far) thank you you in advance for any information you have to offer. Kerri