Many colleges offer RN to BSN courses. Some of them can be 12 months (and some less reputable places offer nine months).
Add in a one year graduate nursing degree with some electives and in some states you are now eligible to practice as an ARNP or CRNP.
I’ve personally met several NPs who are 24 years old and are practicing.
The issue is that at that point you are ignorant or often cocky about your knowledge.
Versus premed 4 year degree, med student practice in years 2 and 3 and continued hand holding through residency…? There’s just a little difference.
Many colleges offer RN to BSN courses. Some of them can be 12 months (and some less reputable places offer nine months).
Add in a one year graduate nursing degree with some electives and in some states you are now eligible to practice as an ARNP or CRNP.
I’ve personally met several NPs who are 24 years old and are practicing.
The issue is that at that point you are ignorant or often cocky about your knowledge.
Versus premed 4 year degree, med student practice in years 2 and 3 and continued hand holding through residency…? There’s just a little difference.