Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Difference between doctoral program and nurse practitioner program

Hello everyone!

I am looking into going for a doctoral program in nursing. Originally, I was going to go for ARNP, however one of my colleagues at work is advising me to do doctorates. I am not really sure what the difference is in doctoral vs ARNP. Does one receive a masters degree with a docotorates as well? If any one can give clarify the two or refer me to a website, I would greatly appreciate it. I recently am certified in WOCN and I am looking for the "next". I know that I right now I don't care for research but who knows what I would want to do in nursing in 10years.

thank you!

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    • Admin

    Just like RNs have different entry levels, so too do NPs. There are MSN NP programs and DNP NP programs. Like with RNs pushing for BSNs, there is a push for NPs to have a DNP over an MSN.

    Doctorates, like MSNs, can also be non-clinical. Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.

  • Quote
    • Experts
    Just like RNs have different entry levels, so too do NPs. There are MSN NP programs and DNP NP programs. Like with RNs pushing for BSNs, there is a push for NPs to have a DNP over an MSN.

    Doctorates, like MSNs, can also be non-clinical. Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.

    This.

    Just like the ADN, BSN, whatever is the degree you hold and the RN is the license, it's very similar with NP certifications.

    The DNP (or MSN, whatever) is the degree one holds, and NP is the certification. There are a ton of different NP certs.

    I wasn't married to the idea of getting my doctorate, but now that I'm done with it I love the idea of never having to go back to school if I don't want to. (And right now, I don't!) A new grad NP is a new grad NP. It doesn't make much of a difference in your clinical skills starting out, although I did do a residency before graduating, but there are some leadership and research hours that aren't part of a MSN.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.