Bridge Program from PhD in Nursing to DNP Degree

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Specializes in Pain Management, Low Back Pain, & Acupuncture.

Anyone got a PhD first and then decided to go back to school to get a DNP? Anyone know of schools that offer PhD-DNP bridge programs? I see a lot in internet searches about programs the other way, I.e., DNP-PhD bridge programs, but can't find it the reverse way. I also see DNP/PhD Dual Degree programs where you work on the two degrees simultaneously, but not where you have the PhD already and now want to earn the DNP. Thanks!

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

Out of curiosity, what would be the benefit of a PhD to DNP program? other than a nurse with a PhD who is not an APN but wanting to gain the ability to practice as an NP by going through a DNP program.

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Specializes in Pain Management, Low Back Pain, & Acupuncture.

A nurse who has a PhD and wants to earn the DNP is able to better do both nursing research and nursing clinical care. Many states now require the DNP degree, rather than an MSN, to become an NP.

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J. E. Darby said:

... Many states now require the DNP degree, rather than an MSN, to become an NP.

Which states?

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

States have not required a DNP to be certified as an NP. What is happening is that schools of nursing have been phasing out MS or MSN programs and making the DNP the only degree offered leading to NP training. 

 

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Anyone got a PhD first and then decided to go back to school to get a DNP? Anyone know of schools that offer PhD-DNP bridge programs? I see a lot in internet searches about programs the other way, I.e., DNP-PhD bridge programs, but can't find it the reverse way. I also see DNP/PhD Dual Degree programs where you work on the two degrees simultaneously, but not where you have the PhD already and now want to earn the DNP. Thanks!

 

 

Sometime you are going to have to go to work.

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chare said:

Which states?

Sorry, I meant to say: ... Many SCHOOLS now require the DNP degree, rather than an MSN, to become an NP.

I mistakenly typed "states" when I meant to type "schools."

londonflo said:

Sometime you are going to have to go to work.

Yes, indeed, I'm working while also going to school, as many people are, because life requires money, and school is not cheap!

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Specializes in Pain Management, Low Back Pain, & Acupuncture.
Corey Narry said:

States have not required a DNP to be certified as an NP. What is happening is that schools of nursing have been phasing out MS or MSN programs and making the DNP the only degree offered leading to NP training. 

Sorry, I meant to say: ... Many SCHOOLS now require the DNP degree, rather than an MSN, to become an NP. You are correct!

I mistakenly typed "states" when I meant to type "schools" in my haste! Thanks!

 

J. E. Darby said:

A nurse who has a PhD and wants to earn the DNP is able to better do both nursing research and nursing clinical care. Many schools now require the DNP degree, rather than an MSN, to become an NP.

 

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