<p>I am an incoming freshman to Pitt’s school of nursing. My ultimate goal is to be a nurse practitioner and I’ve already received guaranteed admission to grad school with my acceptance (with certain stipulations). I am disappointed about this change because I feel like it will take me forever to ultimately achieve my goal. I’m not interested in the other master’s programs that Pitt offers in the nursing field, but I know that I’d like my education to go beyond a BSN. It seems that the master’s programs have less to do with patient care, and more to do with administration (with the exception of the anesthesia program).</p>
<p>I’d love to hear from students already in the graduate program or some working nurses. What options are there now available?</p>
<p>Yes, I realize that I haven’t even started my freshman year yet, but I’m one of those people that functions best with a “plan”!</p>