Masters in the Science of Nursing vs Masters in Biological Science

detroitdano · Jul 9, 2013

Reconsidering my post. There is an advantage of an MS over MSN. In an M program you are spared nausea inducing "Nursing Theory " classes.

Sealed the deal for me! LOL

nomadcrna, DNP, CRNA, NP · Jul 9, 2013

Ok, here is your turtle doo. Seems you might be incorrect. First 3 universities I pulled up all require ccne or nlnac degree.

If you want to get into a DNAP program, they will not require a nursing masters. I've been through this as a CRNA with a non-nursing degree. It can be a pain and yes it makes no sense. Some universities will let you in with a related degree and some will not.

Admission Requirements for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program | Duke School of Nursing

Earned master's in nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE or NLNAC program or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a health related profession

http://nursing.jhu.edu/academics/programs/doctoral/dnp/

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program or equivalency
Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program (master's degree in a related field may be considered and will require additional coursework prior to enrollment)

http://www.nursing.pitt.edu/academics/dnp.jsp#admission

he DNP Program has multiple points of entry and allows for three types of perspective students: post-baccalaureate nurses, students currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing; and advanced practice nurses and nursing administration practitioners who have completed a graduate degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited program.

detroitdano · Jul 10, 2013

Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program (master's degree in a related field may be considered and will require additional coursework prior to enrollment)

Which completely makes sense. If you need to take some extra courses prior to the DNP to make it similar to an MSN education if the school prefers an MSN, so be it. You should have to take those courses.

Either you take the courses now, or later for the DNP, in the end you're still taking them. I just don't think an applicant should limit their prospective schools because it's not an MSN.