Want to become A NP but have to Go the BSN route!

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Is there any one out there who really doesn't want to be a bedside nurse but know you have to go the long route to getting your BSN in order to become a NP. Well that is my delimma. I have no desire to become a bedside nurse, but most graduate schools require you to get your BSN and have a year's experience as a RN to attain your masters. My ultimate goal is to become a FNP and open up my own clinic in the future! Any one else?

You will be eyed by many along the path, and your attitude may show you to be a beacon of promise or a glaring warning light.

I'm sure you will tell us that you aren't like that, that we're misunderstanding, that you'd NEVER give the slightest indication of a deficit about your bedside care and abilities. But the thing is, we've never met you and that's all we see.

This sums it all up perfectly! Great post (once again)

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Everyone has to pay dues and will I complain on the way, no! will I get the experience I need and do a good job at it? yes, . Do I appreciate bedside nurses?yes. As for you all are saying , No weapons formed against me shall prosper. As far as somebody else controlling how far I get in my career that is in God's hand not any one else's. All I said was to get to my ultimate goal is a long route! We all pay dues in whatever we do and that's not a negative thing or means that in doing so you don't appreciate it or do your best along the way!

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Specializes in Cardiac.
Everyone has to pay dues and will I complain on the way, no! will I get the experience I need and do a good job at it? yes, . Do I appreciate bedside nurses?yes. As for you all are saying , No weapons formed against me shall prosper. As far as somebody else controlling how far I get in my career that is in God's hand not any one else's. All I said was to get to my ultimate goal is a long route! We all pay dues in whatever we do and that's not a negative thing or means that in doing so you don't appreciate it or do your best along the way!

Look, if you come across as unintelligent or lacking clinical experience, then you may not even pass nursing school, let alone get accepted into an NP program. Let's say you make it through all the schooling, clinicals, and bedside nursing, into an NP program and graduate. The doctors may not want to work with you and patients will make up their minds about you as well. How long do you have to work as an NP under a physician before you can work on your own? Lots (and I mean lots) of people have the ability to squash your dreams along the way. If your fellow coworkers don't like your attitude, and you make a mistake (and you will) you might be handled differently than if people respect you and your work ethic. Just a thought.......

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I wish the OP all the best. However, I am concerned with route to achieving her goals.

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Specializes in LTC.

I'm curious about what part of bedside nursing doesn't interest you? What makes you want to make the jump from bedside nursing to nurse practitioner right away?

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

Well, I have to agree with the other posters. I too believe in God and I am a positive person! However, the reality is that if your nasty attitude shows up in nursing school, your NP dream will be just that; a dream.

I know a former honors student who wanted to be a PA or a NP (I forgot which). Anyway, she went to nursing school and had to drop out her first semester. She did well on the tests and she did well showing her clinical lab skills. Basically she was book smart. But her bedside manner (her attitude) had a lot to be desired. She hated the fact that she had to do what bedside nurses do to get to her goal. So she is no longer a future NP or PA.

:wakeneo: God will do many things for you, including opening doors. However, if you can not manage to use the opportunities he gives (to include the advice of the people on here), you won't accomplish your goals! And it won't be God's fault when you fail. :uhoh3:

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May be you should look into a PA program. They are some that do not require a bachelor's degree.

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Specializes in NA.

After completion of your BSN most schools require that you have one to two years actual experience before entering their Masters program. As I am sure everyone has touched base on, I wouldn't want a NP that hasn't gotten their hands dirty working bedside...that's where the real learning begins.

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Why do I think that Nursing is not for you? Why don't you try becoming a Pa Or a Physician.The art of Nursing has to do with caring for people and wanting to do it( Cleaning, giving medecine, holding a hand, giving comfort, etc) Don't you want to have that special connection with your patients(Bedside care)? I think this is what Nursing is.Maybe you should rethink your career goals.Just a suggestion.Good luck to you.

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May be you should look into a PA program. They are some that do not require a bachelor's degree.

What PA program will allow you to bypass a bachelor's degree?

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

There are a number of programs who say their minimum requirements for entrance are certain numbers of hours in certain subjects - they do not specify that a BS in necessary. HOWEVER - good luck getting in without a BS when the rest of the applicants who are vying for spots have them. Admission to those programs is very competitive, just as it is for nursing schools.

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There are a number of programs who say their minimum requirements for entrance are certain numbers of hours in certain subjects - they do not specify that a BS in necessary. HOWEVER - good luck getting in without a BS when the rest of the applicants who are vying for spots have them. Admission to those programs is very competitive, just as it is for nursing schools.

Ah, yes, that makes sense. I didn't even think you COULD get by without a BS, but I see what you mean. Actually, I think you can *technically* get into a master's program without a bachelor's if the right requirements are met, but again, good luck with that!

I'm selfish. I want MY health care provider(s) to have LOTS and LOTS of schoolin' ;)

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