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Old Dec 07, 2007, 08:11 PM
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NP's will need PhD by 2010?
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It's my understanding that if you plan to get a Master's in nursing to work as an NP you will need a PhD instead of a Master's degree by 2010. This might be on a state by state basis....? I'm in Washington state. Does anyone know what is up with this? I need to find the source of this information.
And why a PhD unless you're going into research?

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Old Dec 07, 2007, 08:16 PM
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Re: NP's will need PhD by 2010?
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It will not be a PhD, but a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice). Much conversation in the NP forum. The date for this is 2015.

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