Details on new educational requirements to become an NP?

[CrispyCritters22]

So, how does this really change the course for becoming an NP? As I understood it, one could start off with their ASN, then go to their BSN, then go to their MSN, and become an NP, all while during this process holding down a decent to good steady job while continuously advancing. From what I could tell, to get your MSN after a BSN, took about 2 to 3 years yes? Now, what will the year requirements be, 4, 5, 6 years? If this is the case, what will the point of an NP be? If it requires just as much education and time investment as an MD/DO, why bother with NPs? Won't this also mean NPs have to be paid more, thus removing the economic advantage utilizing NPs for primary care and other such fields could yield? I don't really understand this decision, but I'm very new to the nursing world. I was thinking of going into nursing, starting out with a two year degree possibly, and advancing overtime to an NP route, but this seems no longer a viable option.

Could anyone explain all this to me?

[elkpark]

There are a bunch of existing threads here discussing all of this in great detail, if you're interested in reading what people here think about the controversy.

At this point, there is still no "requirement" -- it is just a proposal by some of the academic nursing organizations. It is a long way from being mandatory.

We are still talking about a whole lot less education, time, and effort than people put into becoming physicians. It is not at all clear that doctorally-prepared NPs will necessarily get paid more than NPs get paid now.

Best wishes for your journey!