MSN to DNP-FNP? Are credits hard to transfer?

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Hello,

mom currently looking into doing my MSN-FNP, but I know that I would eventually want to go back for DNP.... was it hard to transfer credits? I was thinking of going to a school that only does MSN-FNP and then try and go for my DNP LATER ON with a different school. Are credits too hard to transfer? Or what should I do? Or Can I start the DNP program without credits needing to be passed?

Atl-Murse

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You need to do more research. Not sure you understand MSN/FNP/DNP

bcaball4

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I have done research, I know most people say you do not need a DNP after MSN, but I just want to eventually get my DNP. I'm looking to see if anyone on here has done their MSN and later went back to DNP

bcaball4

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I have done research, I know most people say you do not need a DNP after MSN, but I just want to eventually get my DNP. I'm looking to see if anyone on here has done their MSN and later went back to DNP...

Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.

I did my DNP/FNP after completing my masters-entry RN at the same school (I actually graduate tomorrow), so I'm in a somewhat different boat than you. However, my understanding is that most schools have a separate track for DNP-completion and DNP-entry. As always, keep your syllabi, so that way you can minimize the additional academic courses for your second go-around.

bcaball4

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Thank you! Yes that's exactly what I'm looking into I saw Bradley University does DNP-FNP but I was trying to see if I have More options. Thank you for the feedback and congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!

Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.
Thank you! Yes that's exactly what I'm looking into I saw Bradley University does DNP-FNP but I was trying to see if I have More options. Thank you for the feedback and congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!

Give them a call - I'm sure they also have a separate track for FNPs who want to complete their DNP.

bcaball4

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Yes but finding schools that do DNP-FNP and MSN-FNP has its challenges, specially being a military wife who moves around a lot. May I know what school you are doing?

Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.

I'm at DePaul; we phased out the MSN/APRN path a few years ago, but have both DNP-Entry and DNP-Completion tracks available.

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