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I am currently attending college and the college that I go to does not have any nursing programs. So I was referred to the sciences and was told to major in a science to obtain a B.S. to then go and get my Master’s in Nursing. Right now I am a Biology major, but with this major will I be able to get into that field of Nursing? Can I major in something else that would better fit the career path I am trying to take?
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There are direct-entry master’s programs for people such as yourself who have a BS in another field and want to earn a master’s in nursing. The first year of these programs is spent on the fundementals of nursing to bring you to the general RN competence level. Then you focus on the master’s work. However, for most master’s programs that are a degree track for Nurse Practitioner certification, you usually need at least a year of clinical experience working with the population of interest. So this route might not work for you depending on what school you choose and their program requirements.
It might take a little longer than you would prefer, but I would suggest going for an accelerated BSN program to earn your RN, go to work for a year or two in pediatrics, then enroll into a master’s NP program. This will build the most solid foundation for your nursing practice.