RN (adn) to MSN??????

[muirite]

What are your ideas of ADN to MSN programs. Is it better to go BSN then MSN to become a NP? I am a non traditional student. I have a BA in Hospitality and i want to be a NP. I almost did one of those ABSN but the cost was ~17x more than the CC i attend. I also toyed with a direct entry MSN program but i would not have been able to work so i am going ADN.

Many of the programs i have come across seem to be more online vrs sticks and bricks others seem to be part time hybrid programs. I am not at my best online. Is that the way mosr MSN programs are?

What makes a good program in person? I dont want to rush my education because I want to be a good FNP. I am almost 30 i am a better student when i am in class so i can ask questions and i am busy. I would love a stick an brick full time program.

[zmansc, ASN, RN]

In my research a few years ago, the ADN -> MSN programs I found were online programs. Of course, I was not willing to move to just anywhere for my education, so there might be programs I did not uncover because I would not be researching B&M programs in other locations. You will have to determine the location(s) you are willing to relocate to, and then research the programs in those areas.

Based on everything you have said, I would have advised going into a BSN program not an ADN program for your RN degree. If your able to switch, that might be better as that part would all be in a B&M school, not online. If you already have your RN, then I guess that is a moot point, and my suggestion would be to find a ADN->BSN program that is in classroom as that would fit your 'learning style' better than online and would open up your access to MSN or DNP programs in B&M settings in whatever locations you are able to move toward.

Hope that helps!

[futureeastcoastNP]

Do an online ADN to BSN program - those are plentiful, cheap, and can be finished fairly quickly. I know you're not at your best online, but RN to BSN programs aren't especially difficult from what I've heard, and having your BSN will allow you to apply to your local 'sticks and bricks' NP programs.

[Chris Caulfield RN NP-C]

I did a 2 year ADN at community college, had a 4 year biology degree in my prior life. I am now about half way through Frontier Nursing University FNP program. I would recommend the same, to save money and for a good education.