What can you do with a MSN?

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I was looking at some RN to MSN programs and i came across one that you can complete in two years that gives you the BSN and MSN, the masters is in nursing management, what can you tell me about nursing managers? Pay good? Are they in demand like staff nurses? Any other thoughts/opinions would be great

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I would like my MSN so I could either teach or be a nurse practitioner; I feel I would be good at either. Good luck; what universities are you considering?

Blessings, Michelle

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I remember reading that nurse practitioners will be required to have a doctorate soon.

I am new to this forum and I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University as a Nurse Practitioner. The new position statement is declaring that by the year 2015 all NP's will have to have this. I believe there will be some grandfathering in to those with master's degrees. Some of the schools moving to this are Columbia, Case Western, Purdue University, Unviversity of Tennesee, among others. I personally feel that this is a good move, I think it is hard to get all of the needed information at the master's level. That is just my personal opinion. I realize there is a nursing shortage, but there is NOT a nurse practitioner shortage. There are way too many programs (300) and many NP's are having a tough time getting a job because supply is greater than demand.

I think they are pushing this due to the graying of faculty with doctorates- it is an alternative to the PHD (much less of a time committment). I teach both undergrads and NP's and find the degree works well for me. I need to maintain a practice and cannot commit to a PhD program while teaching and practicing. You would bypass the master's degree. Check these programs out- I think you will like them. I felt very prepared when I graduated- wouldn't change a thing! If you have any questions please contact me- I have been very interested in the new developments!

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So is a MSN really necessary for top managing positions? Do you know any director of nursing with just a bachelors or even adn?

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