Masters in Nursing

I'm currently in my 2nd year of the BScN program and loving it!!! I have been hearing a lot about nurse practitioners lately and it is definitely something that I am interested in pursuing. However, I am wondering what the best way of doing this would be. Either:
1) doing my Masters right after I finish my BScN or
2) working as an RN for a couple years and then going back to school for my Masters

Right now I think that it would be a good idea to work as an RN first in order to get used to it and improve on the knowledge and skills that I will have learned in nursing school but my concern is that once I start working, it will be a lot harder to get myself back in school, whereas taking my Masters right after my BScN would be an easier transition since I'd be "on a roll" in terms of being in school without stopping for a couple years in between.

Does anyone have any advice or experience with this?? I really appreciate it!
I understand because once I got my ADN it took my 16 years to finally get back and finish up my BSN. So not wanting to wait while you're in the grove is definitely a consideration.However, I would advise to get some practical real life experience as an RN before becoming an advanced practioner. At least a year or two. Perhaps while you're donig this you can attend classes part time and maby take a couple of the generic intro classes like Assessment, Pathophys. or something like that.Good luck!
ocean,I agree with Tweety. A BScN is a 'generalist' degree (like an ADN & Dip). An clinical MSN (CNS, CCRN, CNM, NP, etc) degree is focused on a specialty area. You really need to practice a while in order to determine what specialty area you want to pursue & build a competence foundation before you make the leap into grad school. NP programs have a significant clinical practice requirement, including an internship. Most clinical grad programs have a minimum practice requirement for acceptance. The basic assumption is that you are already a fully functioning competent nurse because the grad school practicum is focused on 'higher learning' and enhanced clinical skills. It is fast-paced environment with very high expectations and there is no accomodation for learning basic skills.
Quote from TweetyI understand because once I got my ADN it took my 16 years to finally get back and finish up my BSN. So not wanting to wait while you're in the grove is definitely a consideration.However, I would advise to get some practical real life experience as an RN before becoming an advanced practioner. At least a year or two. Perhaps while you're donig this you can attend classes part time and maby take a couple of the generic intro classes like Assessment, Pathophys. or something like that.Good luck!