[Wendy79]

I just read about the upcoming DNP in Nurse-Midwifery program at OHSU. I've been planning on going for the CNM, but now I wonder about this? It's such a new idea to me that I don't know whether I'd want to do it. Is this where nurse-midwifery practice is heading? I'm trying to decide whether I should adjust my goals and preparation.

[rkmoyers]

I'm planning on getting a post masters as a CNM. Even for the post masters it will be about 50 credits. I'd rather do the DNP CNM. Will there program be online?

[beckinben]

IMHO, I think the DNP will probably turn out to be another type of educational pathway for CNMs, but not a requirement for practice. ACNM has not supported the DNP as a standard of practice - and isn't likely to as long as there are still CNM programs not part of schools of nursing (there's still at least one at I think U of Puerto Rico) and as long as they still support the CM credential. So I'm not too worried about it, myself.

[crazylilkelly]

all my undergrad nursing professors (at university of ill chicago) are telling us that if we do go to grad school then to do dnp b/c there's a national push to elimante masters level anp by 2010. they all said they'll doubt it will happen by 2010 but it's still something to consider. apparently, the push is happening b/c they want apns to have the same degree req as pharm, PT etc....they all have doctorates level, no masters. so, i guess its a wanting to gain respect thing or something.
anyhow, i would find out if you could do the masters & ever apply for the doctorates if you change your mind. good luck!

[2BNavelgazer]

Originally Posted by crazylilkelly

all my undergrad nursing professors (at university of ill chicago) are telling us that if we do go to grad school then to do dnp b/c there's a national push to elimante masters level anp by 2010. they all said they'll doubt it will happen by 2010 but it's still something to consider. apparently, the push is happening b/c they want apns to have the same degree req as pharm, PT etc....they all have doctorates level, no masters. so, i guess its a wanting to gain respect thing or something.
anyhow, i would find out if you could do the masters & ever apply for the doctorates if you change your mind. good luck!

Yes, I have heard this as well. BUT, if you have a MSN then you will be grandfathered in.

[Selke]

Frontier is starting up their own distance DNP program this year, I think. I'm not interested in a DNP at this point, but were there a DNP in midwifery already available instead of the MSN, and if it would cover more content and more clinical, AND if they INCREASE financial aid (money has been a big issue for me finishing school) I would have gone for that. As it is they'll just have to grandmother me in.