ABSN-MSN-DNP all in one

[RHill9919]

My friend was telling me about such programs that you can knock out getting your BSN, Masters, and DNP all in 3 or so years. I think it was a combined BS-MS-DNP. Is this true? What schools offer it? She mentioned that columbia did this, but that school is not one of my options.

Secondly, is it cheaper to go to a regular ABSN program and then later enroll in a MS? I've found some ABSNs for 30k, and some for 80k. I love the idea of being able to go straight to a M.S. in the same amount of time I'd be doing a ABSN. My ultimate goal is to be DNP psychiatry.

I'm concerned about money and time, like everyone.

[Irish_Mist, BSN, RN]

I told a nurse practitioner I know that I want to be a nurse and eventually a NP. She told me to become an RN, gain some experience, and then go for NP. She said its important to gain some experience as an RN first. I'm inclined to agree with her. Experience is worth it's weight in gold oftentimes. I'm not sure if her advice holds true with some or all NPs but this is what I was given in terms of advice on this topic.

[Fireman767]

Certain programs such as Yale, Columbia and other higher programs do have where you can go from ABSN to MSN, in about 2-3 years, however I have not heard of the DNP being a part of it, mostly because the DNP requires time spent in the field and if i'm correct, a well researched and proven or experienced theory. But maybe a DNP on here can clarify that. get experience as a nurse first, you never want to jump into a field and be overqualified, most places would be hesitant to hire a new graduate with such high education but no past history to back it up. for all they know, you may burnout day one, or not be prepared at all.

[iPink, BSN, RN]

I agree with Irish to gain some experience first as a nurse before going the fast track to become an NP. I graduated from my ABSN program last year, but I plan to work as a nurse for at least 2-3 years before going back. However, I plan to do the BSN-DNP route since a few schools in my area offer it. Some schools offer the 3 year track, while others a 4-5 year track depending on if you want to go part-time or not. The University where I graduated just started their peds BSN-DNP 4 year part-time track and they plan to start other specialties in the future. I went to their information session just to get an idea and they stated that in order to get into the program you must have a minimum of a year of working experience within the specialty. But with more and more people eventually applying over the years, you'll be up against people with 5-10+ years experience. Just a thought.

[UVA Grad Nursing]

The University of South Carolina used to offer such a program. It was 5-years full-time (170+ credits). I believe it was discontinued since it was hard for a non-nurse to correctly predict what they wanted to have for a doctoral focus.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

I know MSU has a program where you go from your BSN to an accelerated MSN/PhD Nurising. But I have not seen any program that will allow you to do this if you don't have your BSN first.

[CareQueen, BSN, RN]

To echo everyone else, I've seen plenty of Combined ABSN/MSN programs, but never one that includes the DNP as well, at least not one that wouldn't require you to work in the field before starting it. I imagine it would be quite difficult to cultivate a true focus for doctoral studies without field experience.

[BelievesinWhales]

Agreed! There are combined bsn/msn programs and there are bsn to dnp(or phd) programs. You must have your bsn first for the bsn to dnp programs.

[ixchel]

While I totally appreciate that time is important, you will have lives in your hands. Ever try to pour milk into a bowl too fast? It just flies right back out. I bet the brains of students who do that much, that fast, feel very similar to that bowl. It's hard enough getting this stuff in the brain in a regularly paced program.