NO - most states "regulate" who takes these tests and have strict guidelines of "NECESSARY" required training that has to be done BEFORE being allowed to sit for the state tests! Some of these tests require that you are "sent" by the school and have to have them "send over your name" as allowed to be there.
They did THIS to me when I went for my Pharmacy Technician state test. They verified that my school had sent me there!
To be a Nurse practitioner you have to actually have a bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field. Your LPN experience or clinical hours will help you when it comes to fulfiling required clinical hours for NP program. You need to get your bachelor's because NP is considered a Master's program.
The nursing degree is conferred by an accredited institution. The license is awarded by the state board of nursing after successful completion of the prescribed nursing exam. While some courses may be taken online, practical clinical course work cannot. This is usually through an affiliate clinical or hospital site.
There may be some schools that have this, however I have never been made aware of an accelerated program for nursing without a bachelor's degree and in addition, all prerequisite coursework completed.
It is possible to transition from a MSW program to a clinical psychology program, but it may require additional coursework or prerequisites to meet the program's requirements. Some programs may accept relevant experience in the field as a substitute for a MA in psychology. It is important to research the specific program requirements and contact admissions offices for guidance.
You have to have a Bachelor's to apply
none. It is not possible to receive a master's degree without first completing a bachelor's degree. Typically most master's program's in nursing are years in length and require a bachelor's degree.
By entering an MBA program without work experience, you will not only hurt your OWN learning process, but that of all the members of your class. Why? Because you will have no real life experience to draw upon when working on business issues as a team. How can you possibly add any value to a program that is focused on teamwork and work experience when you have none? That is why all reputable MBA programs require work experience.
The people who are most likely to get into an MBA program are ones who have work experience. If you try to get into an MBA program without any work experience, regardless of what your degree is in, you are likely to get turned down.
You must enquire of YOUR State Board. Some will allow you to " challenge " with sufficient experience and written recommendations from Doctors for whom you have worked, and Supervisory RN's.
Yes, however they may be harder to get without experience. Oncology nursing is a specialized field and so there will always be a demand for it. There are often times positions designed specically for graduates. Good luck!
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