got accepted both MSN FNP and Post-BSN DNP. Which way to go?!

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I have been accepted to both MSN FNP and Post-BSN DNP (UMDNJ and Rutgers). I have 2.5 years of med/surg backgroud.

MSN is 2.5 yr long full-time and DNP is 3 yr long. Both schools are pretty much same distance from my house. I just moved to NJ so I am out of state status anyways.

I originally wanted to pursue MSN just because it is little bit shorter and I wasn't too sure if I was ready for DNP. But now after finding out that I was accepted to Rutgers, I don't know what to do. As far as Rutgers, this fall semester is their very first semester for Post-BSN DNP program. I know that Rutgers has a great reputation, but I don't want to be a guinea pig either since they are just starting this program. But, on the other hand, I can pursue higher degree with just 6 more months compare to UMDNJ.

Any current FNP or FNP students can give me some recommendation please?

Specializes in nursing education.
This is incorrect. There is no mandatory DNP requirement. By now, nurses pursing advanced degrees should know this.

This is a resurrected thread- you are quoting a statement written in 2012, when this belief was reinforced and widely held.

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