RN-NP?

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Finishing my BSN in 6 months. Need advice in what to do because I've decided I'm going on for NP. I'm in Long Island. Some schools make you wait until the program starts for BSN-NP but I don't want to sit idle while I wait and I'm wondering if I can take classes needed for the program while I wait.. anyone do this? Recommendations?

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Study for the GRE, and get a good score to pad your application.

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Do we have to take that?

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Many good schools require it. Some waive it for good GPAS.

It's an easy test, high school algebra and reading.

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How about finishing your BSN first

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
How about finishing your BSN first

And pass NCLEX and find employment as an RN?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the Student forum for more replies.

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Enrolling in graduate level courses is going to require an undergraduate degree.

The majority consensus here at AN is that NP programs that require direct under-graduate entry with no RN experience devalue the expertise and educational requirements of a nurse practitioner. And further, NPs who have no/minimal RN experience provide a disservice to their patients. Looking for ways to finish an NP program in even less time and with less experience is not going to score you any points.

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Specializes in ER.

Most schools that I am aware of require an RN license to begin the program. So I would begin researching programs and see what you will need in order to apply. I didn't need the GRE and most schools did not require it.

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