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Does rn to msn mean an adn rn can go straight to masters and be an NP

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RN-MSN is RN-BSN-MSN. The Bachelor degree is a requirement for the Master. I think the difference between RN-MSN and RN-BSN is that you can substitute some MSN courses for your BSN work, and get done faster overall. But you're still getting the BSN in the middle.

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oh ok i see so RN-MSN would most likley be 3 years 1 year for BSN 2 for MSN

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

There are some schools that don't officially award a BSN along the way. So the nurse never actually gets that degree. But the "idea" as bon baii described it is basically correct. A few of the courses are combined and that tends to shorten the process so that the RN-MSN route is a little shorter (and cheaper) that RN-BSN-MSN as 3 separate programs of study.

However ... note ... When you go to a RN-MSN program that officially awards a BSN along the way, you have the option of stopping (or taking a long break) after you get that BSN. You still have the BSN even though you have not completed the full MSN degree requirements and can get jobs that require a BSN, etc. However, if you choose a program that does not award a BSN along the way and you drop out, you don't have a BSN. You must complete the whole program to advance your degree.

Keep that in mind as you evaluate which program to choose.

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i see i might just do a regular BSN program and then go on to DNP

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