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Hello,
I am interested in pursuing a career as a nurse practitioner. From the limited research I have done, it appears that I need a minimum of a MSN to become a nurse practitioner. However, I am not a RN.
Instead, I have a B.S. in Biology and a Master of Public Health degree with certificates in Epidemiology and Health Education & Promotion and a significant amount of clinical volunteer experience. I have also completed one year of medical school, but am being advised to consider another health profession. I am definitely still passionate about health care which is driving my interest to become a RN, PA, or NP; yet, when I consider the autonomy of each, I think I may prefer being a NP.
So, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could put me on the right track of how someone like me (with potentially transferable graduate and professional level courses under my belt) can become a NP and/or which educational programs I should consider. Thanks in advance!
I am interested in pursuing a career as a nurse practitioner. From the limited research I have done, it appears that I need a minimum of a MSN to become a nurse practitioner. However, I am not a RN.
Instead, I have a B.S. in Biology and a Master of Public Health degree with certificates in Epidemiology and Health Education & Promotion and a significant amount of clinical volunteer experience. I have also completed one year of medical school, but am being advised to consider another health profession. I am definitely still passionate about health care which is driving my interest to become a RN, PA, or NP; yet, when I consider the autonomy of each, I think I may prefer being a NP.
So, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could put me on the right track of how someone like me (with potentially transferable graduate and professional level courses under my belt) can become a NP and/or which educational programs I should consider. Thanks in advance!
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