What benefit do you get from obtaining a masters in Nursing? What benefit do you get from obtaining a masters in Nursing?

A R.N. can travel the country on an employers dime because there is such a shortage of nurses. After you're an R.N., you can get a PA license. (Physician Assistant) They do the same thing as a Doctor, only exception, for some medications..he or she needs the Doctor in the practice to sign Prescriptions. Other than that, they are just about equal in the work they do, but, of course the Doctor makes more money.

Can you become a nurse by getting a masters degree in nursing and not bachelors?

The college I attend now doesn't have nursing as a major. I was wonderingif maybe I could major in biology/or exercise science and maybe obtain a masters in nursing later?

Yes, that is a possibility. Like the answerer above said, you will have to find out the requirements for the specific masters programs you want to apply for. But most people who get their masters in nursing aren't planning on being a nurse, they plan on teaching nursing or becoming a nurse practitioner. Also, you could consider another career. Because if you are willing to get a master's degree, you could be doing something better than nursing. You could be an occupational therapist or a physical therapist, or a physician's assistant. Those jobs are highly rewarding, and better paying.

Do I get an RN, a bachelors in nursing, or a masters in nursing?

I will be starting nursing school soon to get my RN, but I also have the option of getting my bachelors in nursing and later my masters if I would decide to take it further. The thing is, everyone tells me there really is no difference and they all make the same amount of money no matter if they went an extra two years or not. I just need more advice. All serious answers appreciated! :)

My S.O. has an Associates degree and is an RN. She makes really excellent money and has told me that there is very little difference money-wise between an AS and a BS degree. She says that people get the BS and MS degrees if they want to go into management and things like that. So if you're mostly interested in treating patients, an Associates is fine.

It is also common for larger medical facilities to provide tuition reimbursement to staff wanting to return to school. So if you get your A.S. and want to go on in school, you might be able to get it, at least partly, paid for. My S.O.'s employer is offering to pay her 100% tuition reimbursement to get her B.S. degree.

So I say, go for the A.S., since you can always go back to school later, and perhaps at little or no cost.

Can a felon with a Masters Degree In Nursing Get some type of medical position, rather it be insurance or ?

I have 2 felony convictions both given at the same time. I have a Masters Degree in Nursing, My conviction isnt job related
and Im looking for something in the Medical Field , however I dont know where to look.

You could try something like a medical call center (still in the medical field, but away from patient contact...)

Is there anywhere to do a masters in forensic nursing within the UK?

I am already registered as nurse in the UK and would like to do a masters in forensic nursing but cannot find anywhere in the UK that does this, any ideas?

This is what I found - it's not exact, but it seems pretty close to me.

England, UK
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, UK
http://mental-health.tees.ac.uk/
Forensic Health and Social Care
Forensic Multidisciplinary Practice
24 credits
Mental Disorder and crime
http://www.tees.ac.uk/schools/soh/subjects/modspec.cfm

Scotland, UK
University of Dundee,
Dundee, Scotland
http://www.dundee.ac.uk
Forensic Medicine, School of Nursing
BN Forensic Nursing Module
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/forensicmedicin ... eindex.htm

There are TONS of forensic nursing programs online, too.

Which is these is the best? A Masters in Nursing, a Physician's Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner?

What are the differences in terms of salary, years of school, type of work, and rank? Also what are the best schools that offer some of these programs?

This question is too big to be addresses completely on YA--you will need to do some research. (PS it's Physician Assistant)

Neither of these are "best" they are just different.
All take about the same amount of time once you get in the program (as they are all masters) but have different requirements to get in the door, so to speak.
A masters RN (are you thinking a clinical nurse specialist?) and a NP (also a masters) require a BSRN and some experience as a RN. A masters PA requires a pre-med type bachelors and some type of experience in the medical field (EMT, paramedic, RN, med tech, Xray etc) and each school has the required # of hours you would need. There are a very few bachelors PA school but would highly advise the masters--as that's they future of the profession.

Salary for the NP & the PA are very comparable (depends on where you practice (state, clinic, hospital etc) and which specialty. The average PA salary is about $75,000 and up currently; or about $50/hr. The plain nursing master may be a bit less-- but as you did not state what that master is for--so difficult to answer for that.

There are school all over--for PA check the aapa.org. They are pretty competitive however (think med school).
"Rank" is really not an issue here. You are a midlevel practitioner; everyone else but the doctor is under you so to speak, and the MD is always on top.

Type of work--again an enormous question--depends on you location, your specialty, your training. All PAs are family practice (except surgical PA schools) and then specialize either on the job or in residencies. NPs can be family practice (more general) or go to a specialty program (ie GYN NP, peds NP & can then only work in that specialty).

In general, you do what a doc does up to a point: see patients, examine them, diagnose, treat, write prescriptions, order & interpret tests, do procedures--depending on your training.

It just depends if you want more of a medical focus (PA) or a nursing basis focus (NP). Look a t both their national web sites & shadow/talk to both.

If i have an undergraduate degree in social work can i get a masters in nursing or physicians assisting? If i have an undergraduate degree in social work can i get a masters in nursing or physicians assisting?

You will find it easier to do a PA than an MA in nursing.

To do an MA in nursing you will need an RN first.

To do an PA you will need the prereqs (which you probably won't have with a BSW. H

However, you will be able to go back and just take the prereq and then apply for the PA.

DA

Does anyone know the average salary for a masters degree in nursing?

I want to get my masters degree in nursing and specialize in neonatal (newborn babies). Does anyone know about the average salary for that type of degree and level?

It depends on part of the country you live in, years experience, and advance certifications.

Some hospitals will not let you start there till you get experience with normal size people, then normal size babies. Others will take you right in.

It could be as little as 25K and probably starts around 35K.

Once you get your degree, you will still need your ACLS, PALS NALS and the list goes on.

In the year 2000, the first 1000 gram baby turned 18 and was as normal as any other 18 year old. Last I heard a 750 gram baby has a 50% chance of survival.

Advances are making them rare. A lot of nurses are afraid of high-tech pediatrics. It can be very rewarding but if you want to go there for the money, there is more to be made elsewhere. It is very demanding on your schedule. Nights and weekends are a given for new nurses. Also you will give up many holidays with your family.

Other than that, it is one of the most awesome jobs on the planet.