TIME STAMPS 1:17 What School do you go to? 2:07 Recommendations for schools to apply? 2:40 How do you afford your program? 3:15 Can you work during your accelerated nursing program? 4:40 How long is your ELMSN program? 5:37 Do you feel like your program prepares you well to be a nurse? 6:15 Did you shadow any NPs or nurse before applying? 7:00 Whats the best option for clinical or healthcare exposure? 8:29 What should your GPA be? 9:40 Why did you choose nursing / psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner? 11:27 What excites you or scares you the most about your program?
I’m so happy this came up on my recommendations. I was accepted into my Direct Entry Nursing program a few days ago and I have no idea what to look forward to or what to expect. I expect to start this August! Thank you!
Hope - and expect - year one went well for you! Same for me now - got my acceptance yesterday & starting in August - & am super excited but definitely a bit nervous too. And quite the checklist of things we have to do even before getting started!
Omg I love you! I have my B.S. in biology, I was going to go to pharmacy school, but it just doesn’t seem like it’s a good career path for me. It’s over saturated and I want to help people more DIRECTLY, so I’m looking for an entry level direct entry MSN program. Thanks for this video!!
You are so so so welcome!! One of my close friends in my program made this same switch! I wish you the best and hope you find the program for you! As stressful as it is at times (and from what I've seen, it can be ROUGH sometimes I'll be honest), nothing compares to the experiences you have with those life changing patients! Good luck! I hope to hear back from you!
Hey just a tip from what I heard from alot of professionals ... is to make sure that your entry level MSN program will end in a NP certificate. If it does not then it is a waste of time. If you want to be a nurse practitioner they recommend people who already have a bachelors of non nursing do a accelerated BSN then move into a MSN-NP program. most accelerated BSN are around 12 to 16 months then the MSN-NP portion depends on if you do it part or full time. If you go in to a entry level MSN where at the end all you have is a Master in Nursing but no nurse practitioner certificate then you essentially are just paying for a few extra classes to get the same thing as a BSN. Then in the future you will have to go back into another masters program to become a nurse practitioner.
@@notme3240 that’s not really true though b/c you don’t have to do an additional masters program to get your NP - just an add on certification program - of which the total length is often not much different (as a direct entry MSN program is shorter to begin with)
So as I’m typing this right now it is 09/23/21 I’m clicking submit on my applications. I’m hella nervous and literally had to go over to my parents house to cry on their shoulders …. Lol Thank you for this video! I will definitely come back to update you.
@@TheDanielleDenise hey guess what?!! I got into my top Accelerated NP program. It’s been a month since I received the acceptance and I’m still in awe🙏🏾🥺😢
@@jenaa74 OMG FIRST THINGS FIRST CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I’m so happy you remembered to come back and share the good news! Congrats congrats congrats!!!!! Enjoy the journey and as challenging as some days might be keep pushing forward and remember to prioritize your self care!! It’ll keep you going!!
I’m in a Entry level masters of nursing program and when we’re done we’re only going to get our ELMSN and just work as a regular nurse but like maybe few dollars high from a BSN and then I plan on going back for either a DNP or just something else ....
I’m confused between pursuing medicine or direct entry nursing. I am self-employed which I want to keep on the side for long run it’s good money. I just have to work a lil more hard to pay for the tuition. I am becoming more organized and disciplined, I think I can do this and it’s totally worth it. I was thinking of fast track nursing just to have a secure second career and I’m glad I didn’t do that coz MSN is much better than fast track post secondary level program 🤞🏼.
Thank you so much Danielle Denise! Your videos are always so informative and inspiring! Thank you for always giving us great advice! We appreciate your guidance and inspiration. Wishing you continued success and God's continued blessings!
Thank you so so much!! I really do try to be as informative and helpful as possible for my subbies benefit! I'm glad its helping!! Thank you so much for watching and always interacting with me, I appreciate it! 💛
Hi there, because you're direct entry MSN, how do you overcome criticism/judgement for not having years of nursing experience before getting your NP degree? I went straight thru the traditional route asn -> bsn -> msn fnp. I'm getting a lot of push back for not having much RN experience prior to becoming an NP. I've been rejected time and time again from PRN/part-time jobs because I have little rn experience (other than the ED for a short time). I'm afraid that I wont be able to find preceptors or a job as an NP without significant RN experience. What are your thoughts on getting your MSN NP degree without any Rn experience? I'm doubting my ability to finish this program.
Hello Anne! I have very many thoughts about this. I just try to focus on the opinions of people who matter, those that encourage me and see how hard I work, how much time I dedicate, and so much more. If my professors, mentors, bosses, and coworkers all encourage me and see it in me to see it through, I can’t let the opinions of people that don’t know me or see what goes off of my channel to judge me. But on the same hand I think those feelings are valid because the experience is definitely needed.
It's been 2years. Can you tell what school you went to now? My wife is a surgical tech. And was looking at getting a BSN but she was contacted by Herzing with there direct entry MSN. She has a double major in biology and mathematics
Highly recommend becoming a CNA great experience for patient care BUT if you're going to be in a nursing home setting just make sure you're mentally prepared 😂
Hi my name is Blessing and I’ll be starting my entry-level MSN program soon. I’m having a hard time choosing classes for the semester. As a beginner, I was wondering if you could help me select classes for my first term.
I have Bsc in Biochemistry and Auxiliary Nurse certification and 6 years working experience as a staff Nurse in Hospital. What are the requirements for obtaining a MSN NURSING in
Hi Danielle I just came across this video now today lols. But I have a question regarding admission into the Direct Entry Master's in Nursing Program. Does the program accept students with a bachelor's degree in any other field that is not related to a bachelor's in nursing or are you supposed to already have your BSN? Thanks!
I am just finishing up my non-nursing bachelors degree and am deciding on whether or not a DEMSN would be worth it if my end goal is to become a CRNA. The program I was looking into does not offer a CRNA post-masters certification, so now I am questioning what the best route for me would be.
No worries, I've come across this comment before. The route to CRNA from a non nursing background is different. Your best option would be an ABSN, it takes a shorter amount of time and gets you in the field sooner so you can land an ICU job, which you'll need to apply to CRNA school. There aren't any DEMSN programs with a CRNA track yet, so you'd have to go for an ABSN and apply to a traditional CRNA program. If you feel that you need a Masters degree I would recommend one of the 2-3 years DEMSN programs that lead to only an RN, because being an RN is all you really need. I hope this helps ✨
Yes I did. Don’t worry, some profs just write the same thing for most students 😅 and you can double check to see if they want any letters of Recs from professional organizations you’ve been apart of or jobs that you’ve had. Some schools want to get a whole picture of you.
Hi danielle,just want to have some piece of advise. My us-rn license is in vermont,my education is from philippines which is comparable as bsn-rn in usa. Can i enroll and take an MSN course directly?ty
Graduated Bsn from philippines but was not allowed to take the licensure exam here as a foreigner...i intend to change location,what advice can u give to me ?is there possibilty of getting a pin after masters program or is there a program that i can shift to that will help with my dream of being there?
Hey I am trying to be an aesthetic nurse to do injectables I have a Bachelors in biochemistry. Would you recommend I do a ABSN or Direct entry MSN? I need a fully online besides clinicals program do you have any recommendations?
Shelby Everett Hi! Your fastest option may be an ABSN, especially since you already know! Thanks to COVID most programs have transitioned online temporarily, but online nursing programs for non-RNs are a little hard to come by. I’ve seen some, but I can’t think of any off hand.
TIME STAMPS
1:17 What School do you go to?
2:07 Recommendations for schools to apply?
2:40 How do you afford your program?
3:15 Can you work during your accelerated nursing program?
4:40 How long is your ELMSN program?
5:37 Do you feel like your program prepares you well to be a nurse?
6:15 Did you shadow any NPs or nurse before applying?
7:00 Whats the best option for clinical or healthcare exposure?
8:29 What should your GPA be?
9:40 Why did you choose nursing / psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner?
11:27 What excites you or scares you the most about your program?
I’m so happy this came up on my recommendations. I was accepted into my Direct Entry Nursing program a few days ago and I have no idea what to look forward to or what to expect. I expect to start this August! Thank you!
Congrats💙
Hope - and expect - year one went well for you! Same for me now - got my acceptance yesterday & starting in August - & am super excited but definitely a bit nervous too. And quite the checklist of things we have to do even before getting started!
How is it going?
@@Mel-pb5xw how is it going?
@@skylarkauto7380 It’s going well! This semester especially is pretty intense but all & all it’s good!
Omg I love you! I have my B.S. in biology, I was going to go to pharmacy school, but it just doesn’t seem like it’s a good career path for me. It’s over saturated and I want to help people more DIRECTLY, so I’m looking for an entry level direct entry MSN program. Thanks for this video!!
You are so so so welcome!! One of my close friends in my program made this same switch! I wish you the best and hope you find the program for you! As stressful as it is at times (and from what I've seen, it can be ROUGH sometimes I'll be honest), nothing compares to the experiences you have with those life changing patients! Good luck! I hope to hear back from you!
Hey just a tip from what I heard from alot of professionals ... is to make sure that your entry level MSN program will end in a NP certificate. If it does not then it is a waste of time.
If you want to be a nurse practitioner they recommend people who already have a bachelors of non nursing do a accelerated BSN then move into a MSN-NP program. most accelerated BSN are around 12 to 16 months then the MSN-NP portion depends on if you do it part or full time.
If you go in to a entry level MSN where at the end all you have is a Master in Nursing but no nurse practitioner certificate then you essentially are just paying for a few extra classes to get the same thing as a BSN. Then in the future you will have to go back into another masters program to become a nurse practitioner.
@@notme3240 thanks. So I have to go into an MSN-NP program, I see
@@notme3240 that’s not really true though b/c you don’t have to do an additional masters program to get your NP - just an add on certification program - of which the total length is often not much different (as a direct entry MSN program is shorter to begin with)
Hi. Did you graduate? Do you recomend the program that you did? Now that you graduated can you share the name of the program?
So as I’m typing this right now it is 09/23/21 I’m clicking submit on my applications. I’m hella nervous and literally had to go over to my parents house to cry on their shoulders …. Lol
Thank you for this video! I will definitely come back to update you.
Omg congratulations on submitting your apps!! I wish you the absolute best! Can’t wait to hear from you in the future!!
@@TheDanielleDenise hey guess what?!! I got into my top Accelerated NP program. It’s been a month since I received the acceptance and I’m still in awe🙏🏾🥺😢
@@jenaa74 OMG FIRST THINGS FIRST CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I’m so happy you remembered to come back and share the good news! Congrats congrats congrats!!!!! Enjoy the journey and as challenging as some days might be keep pushing forward and remember to prioritize your self care!! It’ll keep you going!!
I’m in a Entry level masters of nursing program and when we’re done we’re only going to get our ELMSN and just work as a regular nurse but like maybe few dollars high from a BSN and then I plan on going back for either a DNP or just something else ....
DNP sounds awesome!! Best wishes!! You've got this!!
I’m confused between pursuing medicine or direct entry nursing. I am self-employed which I want to keep on the side for long run it’s good money. I just have to work a lil more hard to pay for the tuition.
I am becoming more organized and disciplined, I think I can do this and it’s totally worth it. I was thinking of fast track nursing just to have a secure second career and I’m glad I didn’t do that coz MSN is much better than fast track post secondary level program 🤞🏼.
Thank you so much Danielle Denise! Your videos are always so informative and inspiring! Thank you for always giving us great advice! We appreciate your guidance and inspiration. Wishing you continued success and God's continued blessings!
Thank you so so much!! I really do try to be as informative and helpful as possible for my subbies benefit! I'm glad its helping!! Thank you so much for watching and always interacting with me, I appreciate it! 💛
@@TheDanielleDenise You're welcome!
Hi there, because you're direct entry MSN, how do you overcome criticism/judgement for not having years of nursing experience before getting your NP degree? I went straight thru the traditional route asn -> bsn -> msn fnp. I'm getting a lot of push back for not having much RN experience prior to becoming an NP. I've been rejected time and time again from PRN/part-time jobs because I have little rn experience (other than the ED for a short time). I'm afraid that I wont be able to find preceptors or a job as an NP without significant RN experience. What are your thoughts on getting your MSN NP degree without any Rn experience? I'm doubting my ability to finish this program.
Hello Anne!
I have very many thoughts about this. I just try to focus on the opinions of people who matter, those that encourage me and see how hard I work, how much time I dedicate, and so much more. If my professors, mentors, bosses, and coworkers all encourage me and see it in me to see it through, I can’t let the opinions of people that don’t know me or see what goes off of my channel to judge me. But on the same hand I think those feelings are valid because the experience is definitely needed.
It's been 2years. Can you tell what school you went to now? My wife is a surgical tech. And was looking at getting a BSN but she was contacted by Herzing with there direct entry MSN. She has a double major in biology and mathematics
Highly recommend becoming a CNA great experience for patient care BUT if you're going to be in a nursing home setting just make sure you're mentally prepared 😂
Great recommendation!
Hi my name is Blessing and I’ll be starting my entry-level MSN program soon. I’m having a hard time choosing classes for the semester. As a beginner, I was wondering if you could help me select classes for my first term.
I am a LPN and finishing up my bachelors in healthcare management and would like to know I would qualify for a direct entry MSN
I don’t understand the whole applying aspect to college. I feel like I just tell my school what I want to go for and they enroll me lol
That really keeps things simple!!
I’m currently working on my bachelors in biology do you think I can go straight into my masters in nursing? If so what schools do you recommend?
Absolutely and since you majored in Bio, you'd have the prerequisites done.
You def can! That’s the path I’m on atm. I’ve been looking at MGH Institute of Health Professions
@@Mersadezantanet yeah I'm gonna apply there too, along with Johns Hopkins, Rush, Colombia, and Emory.
Another school with a direct entry MSN program to consider is University of Toledo in Ohio.
Why did you opt to not go to medical school and become a psychiatrist?
I have Bsc in Biochemistry and Auxiliary Nurse certification and 6 years working experience as a staff Nurse in Hospital. What are the requirements for obtaining a MSN NURSING in
What kind of bachelor's degree do you have? How long did it take to get that first bachelors?
She doesn't have a bachelor..
Hi Danielle I just came across this video now today lols. But I have a question regarding admission into the Direct Entry Master's in Nursing Program. Does the program accept students with a bachelor's degree in any other field that is not related to a bachelor's in nursing or are you supposed to already have your BSN? Thanks!
Hi! Any field outside of nursing!
@@TheDanielleDenise thanks!
I am just finishing up my non-nursing bachelors degree and am deciding on whether or not a DEMSN would be worth it if my end goal is to become a CRNA. The program I was looking into does not offer a CRNA post-masters certification, so now I am questioning what the best route for me would be.
No worries, I've come across this comment before. The route to CRNA from a non nursing background is different. Your best option would be an ABSN, it takes a shorter amount of time and gets you in the field sooner so you can land an ICU job, which you'll need to apply to CRNA school. There aren't any DEMSN programs with a CRNA track yet, so you'd have to go for an ABSN and apply to a traditional CRNA program. If you feel that you need a Masters degree I would recommend one of the 2-3 years DEMSN programs that lead to only an RN, because being an RN is all you really need. I hope this helps ✨
Please what is the name of the university you are doing your entry level master's degree
Did you need letters of rec? Most programs I have been looking at ask for at least 3 but I don't talk to most of my teachers :(
Yes I did. Don’t worry, some profs just write the same thing for most students 😅 and you can double check to see if they want any letters of Recs from professional organizations you’ve been apart of or jobs that you’ve had. Some schools want to get a whole picture of you.
Hello I am Ryan kind of nervous going into my MSN for executive nursing. Nervous because this is my first time going online. Please help
If I have Bsc nursing degree from india, is it possible to do this direct entry MSN course..
Hi danielle,just want to have some piece of advise. My us-rn license is in vermont,my education is from philippines which is comparable as bsn-rn in usa. Can i enroll and take an MSN course directly?ty
Great question! I believe you may be able to apply to a traditional MSN program
Ty,🙂
Can it be possible to get the msn program outside vermont through online program?while i am staying in vermont.
Graduated Bsn from philippines but was not allowed to take the licensure exam here as a foreigner...i intend to change location,what advice can u give to me ?is there possibilty of getting a pin after masters program or is there a program that i can shift to that will help with my dream of being there?
Thanks for sharing your story!
Hey I am trying to be an aesthetic nurse to do injectables I have a Bachelors in biochemistry. Would you recommend I do a ABSN or Direct entry MSN? I need a fully online besides clinicals program do you have any recommendations?
Shelby Everett Hi! Your fastest option may be an ABSN, especially since you already know! Thanks to COVID most programs have transitioned online temporarily, but online nursing programs for non-RNs are a little hard to come by. I’ve seen some, but I can’t think of any off hand.
Shelby Everett I hope that helps! 🤍
The University of Texas at Arlington has an online accelerated BSN for people that already have a bachelor’s . They work with several states.
Is it ok to share what school you go to ?
Do direct entry MSN programs lead to RN or NP status?
Some lead to NP and some only lead to RN
How do you pay for it
Hey I love your channel
Kayden Danielle Thank you Kayden!! 💛✨
Are you not a nurse yet?
Not yet, just a couple semesters more!
The Danielle Denise what has been your hardest course