I want to be an NP!

10+ year PA-C

tired of a mostly ineffective PA lobby

Really want to become a NP to allow myself to set up my own practice and bill directly - out patient primary care



Issue is I have no nursing training but have a PA, AAS, BS, MBA and MS
Is there any thoughts on a way to become an NP with out going through the huge expense (time and $$) of LPN-->RN-->NP?

seems like a great opportunity for a national challenge exam or a bridge program for PA's with a masters to become NP's.....


thoughts???
You can do a 1-year accelerated BSN program designed for those with previous degrees. Upon completion of the accelerated program, you can enter a MSN program.Or, you can do a direct entry NP program designed for those with no nursing experience.I do not know if you were previously aware of this, but people do not have to complete the LPN step in order to become a nurse. They can directly pursue the RN license without ever having become an LPN.
Quote from TheCommuterYou can do a 1-year accelerated BSN program designed for those with previous degrees. Upon completion of the accelerated program, you can enter a MSN program.Or, you can do a direct entry NP program designed for those with no nursing experience.I do not know if you were previously aware of this, but people do not have to complete the LPN step in order to become a nurse. They can directly pursue the RN license without ever having become an LPN.
Quote from Jeff Kellogg, PA-Cis their distance learning programs that this can be done through? I work full time and can not afford (nor want to ) return to school full time.
Quote from TheCommuterYes, there are online programs for the NP. I recall reading about them on these forums. However, a Google search would probably yield some good information.