DNP in 2015

[SiennaGreen]

Does anyone have any info on the proposed switch to Doctoral training for AP Nursing in 2015? Is this a definite? How will it affect CNM training? Can anyone direct me to a good web site to answer these questions?

I am just beginning a journey toward becoming a Midwife. I had planned on working as an RN for a season until my chioldren were older before finishing Master's work. Now I'm wondering if this proposed change should affect that plan.

Thanks for any input.

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Does anyone have any info on the proposed switch to Doctoral training for AP Nursing in 2015? Is this a definite? How will it affect CNM training? Can anyone direct me to a good web site to answer these questions?

I am just beginning a journey toward becoming a Midwife. I had planned on working as an RN for a season until my chioldren were older before finishing Master's work. Now I'm wondering if this proposed change should affect that plan.

Thanks for any input.

Hello, chaundrah,

Here are a couple threads found in the NP forum about the DNP for APNs:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/doctoral-degree-become-np-160044.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/readers-authors-respond-introducing-doctor-nursing-practice-180047.html

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPFAQ.htm from AACN

Here is a position statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives:

(ACNM) Recognizes that among the variety of educational pathways, the Doctor of Nursing Practice may be one option for some nurse-midwifery programs, but does not support the DNP as a requirement for midwifery education.

http://www.midwife.org/careers.cfm?id=802