Men: Lawyer > LPN or RN?

Just Cause:

A slight correction. Of the 95+ DNP programs in the country, nearly all are post-Masters. Less than a dozen will admit BSN students into a 3-4 year fulltime program for the DNP. None are (and I have not heard any plans) to develop an ADN-DNP program anywhere in the US.

So at present the pathways after 2015 look to be:
1. MSN to Advanced Practice DNP
2. BSN to Non-Speciality MSN (CNL, Education, Administration, Informatics, etc)
3. BSN to Advanced Practice DNP (CNS, NP, CNRA, CNM)
4. ADN/Diploma to BSN
5. ADN/Diploma to Non-Speciality MSN

Lots of information out there.

Here is a list of 160 RN (non-bsn) to Masters programs . I disagree (based on what is really offered) with VA poster as there are plenty that offer specialties and they are not all generic....
I'm sure you will see as you look through the list.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/RNMSN.pdf

Actually the UW, is one example, of a DNP program that does take RN with non-BSN but alternate bachelors... UW DNP also has a DIRECT entry program for someone with a bachelors and NO BSN or ADN or nursing experience. They are just an example and known by many as one of the top nursing schools in the country.
The pathways for 2015 should also include RN to DNP.. not just BSN to DNP.. there are plenty of programs out there. I'm sure the OP will find that if he/she is interested.

v/r

I picked my direct-entry MSN program largely because it was the fastest way possible for me to become a nurse.