A few days ago
An uncommon person

Majors that can lead me to become a nurse practitioner?

I want to get a masters and become a nurse practitioner. I am currently doing my bachelors in biological sciences. Can I graduate from that major, and go in to do the nurse practitioner program ? or do i have to have an RN?

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A few days ago
wisdomdude

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Generally BSN, RN, then an MA degree….but it may also depend on what kind of NP you want to be.

If you haven’t already done so, try visiting this web sites:

Nurse Practitioner FAQ

http://www.npcentral.net/consumer/npfaq.shtml

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner

http://education-portal.com/how_to_become_a_nurse_practitioner.html

REGISTERED NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS

http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/NURSEREG.HTM

Hope this helps. Best wishes in your pursuits.

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A few days ago
dwhelper
Most states that I am aware of require RN and Master’s first
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