DNP vs Post master certificate-FNP

[BirkieGirl]

I have my MSN, want to pursue a FNP certification. Accepted to both a DNP/FNP program and post master certificate program. Both would complete FNP portion of classwork in 20 months, DNP program would require me to go 2-3 semesters more to finish out the DNP.

The DNP program is brick & mortar, requires campus visits monthly, the post master program is completely online. The DNP program offers SOME help securing preceptors, certificate program is TOTALLY on your own for finding preceptors. I am familiar with the faculty/program in the DNP, have spoken to 1 gal who finished the certificate-nothing negative said, but seems fairly rigorous and self-directed.

I have a decent list of NPs and MDs who have committed some clinical hours to me so I would have a pretty good start and could probably secure the final ones with a bit of footwork.

Surprisingly, programs cost almost the same amount due to tuition in the DNP program being modest at this time- DNP would probably be about $5-7k more.

Any thoughts??

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

It really comes down to what's important to you. Do you want a terminal degree or teach down the road? Then go for the DNP. If you're only interested in working as an NP, the the certificate may be a better option.

[Kciccone]

Hello, Can you tell me which ONLINE FNP program you found? I am looking for an online program for FNP or DNP