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BSN to DNP

Hello,

I am currently working on my BSN. I have a strong desire to become a DNP - in which specialty I am unsure. Does anyone know if there such a "bridge" program that allows one with a BSN obtain a DNP? Or is it better to go from BSN to MSN (maybe even a post-MSN certificate) & then apply to DNP schools?

Thanks so much!

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    i am looking as well for a program...i found that duke has a program...helllloo its is something like $1185/hr:eek:...no thank you. i know they are out there....

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    I will be starting a BSN to DNP program this summer at the University of Iowa. I am not sure what other schools have this option.

    Good luck!

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    You don't need a Master's before entering the DNP program? Interesting...

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    Many schools are phasing out MSN courses now and starting BSN-DNP, there shouldn't be too much trouble finding one. I am at Pitt and I know they are accepting the last MSN students Fall 2011 then it's all DNP.

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    Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh has an BSN to DNP program it is a 4year program total and you will come out with you family nurses practitioner degree and a DNP. It is a great program, and you are able to attend and and continue to work

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    Yes it's true there are many BSN-DNP programs. Some are also online. I am currently enrolled in a DNP program with the track of FNP. Here is a link to schools that offer the DNP degree. Some require a master's others do not. Hope it helps :nurse:

    http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPProgramList.htm

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    Wayne State in Michigan has a BSN-DNP. ~74-84 credits and you choose a specialty to work into the program. It's about 44 credits for masters-DNP.

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    is it online

    wayne state in michigan has a bsn-dnp. ~74-84 credits and you choose a specialty to work into the program. it's about 44 credits for masters-dnp.
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    No, it's not online. They pride themselves on their inner-city focus and most clinical placements are in Detroit.

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    ooh.... and I just looked up out of state tuition and it's a painful $1300+ ($800 for in-state).

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    University of Washington offers BSN to DNP programs which are completed in 3 years of full time study. They offer lots of NP and CNS specialties.

    Also, USD offers BSN to DNP programs.

    I think more and more schools will be offering DNP programs. I say, go to the school you want regardless of whether it is DNP or MSN. You can always do the DNP later. I have seen some programs already that offer MSN to DNP in only 1 year (if you stay within the same specialty). I am sure there will be more and more of these programs offered as more masters prepared Nurse Practitioners want to go back to get their DNP.

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