Columbia University-ETP

btlejoos · Feb 4, 2009

nursing here I come!
(now that there are decisions...has anyone heard anything about the shift from NP to DNP? Does this mean that our degree would be useless or not as valuable)
but excitement all around!!
Congrats future classmates!

because we will already have our MSN's when it becomes a requirement to have a DNP means that we'll get grandfathered in, so no worries. it's just a good thing we got in when we did! i confirmed this with a current faculty member and she didn't seem to think it was something to worry about. it just may make you re-think getting your DNP.

benzhuzhu · Feb 4, 2009

Anyone got accepted to the Nurse Anesthesia or Acute Care Nursing track?

freyalisa · Feb 4, 2009

Also, a lot of schools are implementing bridging programs for current MSNs who want the DNP.... so i think it's an additional year of coursework. Not too bad.... but we'll be grandfathered in so its okay!

I'm still in shock - i'm waiting for someone to wake me up!!!

jcarranz5 · Feb 4, 2009

Has anyone received any sort of email today about decisions? I really wish everyone could have found out together.

humanhelper21 · Feb 4, 2009

Does anyone accepted to the ETP program know when we will receive information about scholarships/financial aid?

jalin_2009 · Feb 4, 2009

Jcarranz5,

I haven't heard anything yet.You and I may be in the same boat. Hang in there.

jcarranz5 · Feb 4, 2009

Jalin, I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one. I've been worried because I was convinced that they sent acceptance letters first and I didn't get one so I assumed that I was rejected. Who knows?

I'm just a little irritated with the mistake that's all.

SEVILLAES · Feb 4, 2009

I head that as well...but basically my question is whether we'll be looked down upon for getting an NP rather than a DNP this late in the game? Also, would it be useless to get a DNP as well...(ahhhh! I thought I had this all worked out)

jcarranz5 · Feb 4, 2009

Can someone explain the NP/DNP discussion? What's going on with that?

dohzenOFF · Feb 4, 2009

Thanks for the advice, Amanda and WannabePNP (btw, I'm in for PNP too!). I emailed my instructors and asked if I could take the exams early and I'm going to call Columbia today and ask if they'll accept a final grade from my professor before they get official transcripts. If not, I've looked into several online classes. The ones at Rochester sound great to me, but they're so expensive! Practically 1K just for micro! But hey, what's another 1K when Columbia's gonna cost me an arm and a leg anyway.

jalin_2009 · Feb 4, 2009

There was a recommendation by the national association of NPs that programs should transition to offer Doctorates of NP by 2015. This is only a recommendation. It is based on trends and needs in the healthcare system. There is some debate about whether DNP degree is necessary. More and more schools are starting to dnp programs. Some are changing their curriculum to better prepare MSN candidates to transition into a DNP programs.

WannabePNP · Feb 4, 2009

I head that as well...but basically my question is whether we'll be looked down upon for getting an NP rather than a DNP this late in the game? Also, would it be useless to get a DNP as well...(ahhhh! I thought I had this all worked out)

That debate is definitely a hot topic right now, and I heard that question asked by someone during interview day at Yale as well. The general consensus seems to be that it is nothing to worry about. We'll all be fine for the time being and should it become imperative to get the DNP, it seems like there will be ample opportunity for those with a master's degree to make that transition. As far as I can see, the only impetus for getting the DNP isn't that we wouldn't be allowed to practice without it, but just that having it may make us more competitive/attractive to employers in the future. Right now though, this all seems to be up in the air. I don't think it's any cause for concern.