Should I major in nursing or other science?

iPink, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2012

If I'm getting what you're asking. You want to be an NP, skipping being an RN? If so, why don't you first focus on being an nurse and take the BSN route. You will then understand what being a nurse entails before going back for the NP. There are many programs out there now that have BSN-DNP programs.

D.R.A. · Jan 3, 2012

In order to become an NP you must first become an RN (0: Therefore, you will need to complete you bachelors of science in nursing first. Getting a BS will do you zero good. Hope this helps!

♑ Capricorn ♑ · Jan 3, 2012

First, you'll need to get your RN. In order to get your RN you will either need to complete an Associate degree program (ASN or ADN) or a 4 year degree (BSN). After you graduate from either of those, you'll need to take the NCLEX and pass it. Passing the NCLEX will allow you to become a licensed registered nurse. You will need to be an RN before you can become a nurse practitioner. Graduate schools for nurse practitioner require you to be an RN and have a BSN degree, and maybe require you to have some working experience.

A BS in Biology is not the same as a BSN. If you wanted to enter nursing as a profession look into attaining a BSN then you can plan future goals for nurse practitioner.

I hope this helps.

spore2008 · Jan 3, 2012

There are many direct entry programs for people who want to pursue nursing but have an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Thus, it is possible to major in Biochemistry and then pursue a direct entry nursing program in which you can become a nurse practitioner. These programs are approximately 3 years in length and are, in general, quite expensive.

On the other hand, you can earn a BSN and the licensing exam, work as a nurse and then apply for a three year program to become a nurse practitioner. I bet the amount of tuition money is the same in either case.