Would greatly appreciate any comments, insight, thoughts on a PhD in nursing vs. a DNP. I realize that the DNP is a practice doctorate with less emphasis on research than the PhD. I have applied to a PhD program but won't know if I am admitted for several months. There's a DNP program that is closer and the dean tells me that a DNP would be good preparation for nursing education.
Hmmmmm. I thought the DNP was for nurse practitioners and clinical experts. I've taught clinicals, enjoyed teaching clinicals, but I don't necessarily see myself teaching clinicals the rest of my career.
I also am not sure I want to spend the rest of my career doing research rather than teaching. Although---I do have certain areas of interest and could get into research, especially regarding end of life care, spirituality and gerontology.
My passion is teaching. I think it's important to teach nurses to think as well as to do. I see myself teaching at the BSN level, won't rule out graduate level. I see myself teaching nursing theory, ethics, policy and finance---even pharmacology or physiology.
Any thoughts? TIA!
Cross-posted on the graduate student board as well.