DNP in 2015? Forreal?

[jiwonkim89]

I posted this on the graduate forum as well.

So I am in the middle of finishing prereqs and applying to nursing school. At first, I wanted to apply to aBSN schools only. But I would like to become a NP eventually, after a few years working as an RN. I wanted to take the more traditional route i guess of having a BSN then an MSN (NP). But I've been reading about the possible change of requirement for a DNP in order be a practicing NP in 2015. I'm 21 right now, so chances are...I'm not going to be completing an NP program by 2015.

So my question is...is it better for me to apply to entry level MSN programs (allowing me to be an RN...possibly CNL)...since DNP programs will require a masters when it's time for me to apply? Gah~ this is all so complicated! Any advice? Is the RN with MSN more common these days? I think the worst thing that could happen is if I get a BSN..and can't even apply to an NP program because I had only have a BSN, not an MSN!!!!!

[PMFB-RN, RN]

So in a nut shell, these entry level nurses are JUST AS GOOD as any other nurses out there! They're prepared in a different way (just more rapidly), but with all the same things.

First my experience a preceptor in my hospitals Nurse Residency Program indicated that they are not as good. Second I don't think the issue is ENTRY level nurses but ADVANCED practice nurse programs. How can you be an ADVANCED practice nurse if you never practiced as a regular nurse? What are you advancing from?

[flower25]

The more I ponder this issue, the more i realize that I don't know one direct entry NP graduate working anywhere in my area. I wonder if this is the deal with new NP grads not being able to get a job, as in it is due to them not having any patient care exp besides the limited exposure that is provided in NP training. I can't even imagine how a direct entry would put the clinical and academics in context without experience. I know I would have been completely lost. Kind of like learning cook book type care - one size fits all, versus experienced, what works for the subtle nuances of the individuals make up based on past experiences. The third triad of EBP includes provider preferences. How can someone use preferences to guide care based on the evidence without an experience frame of reference?

I need advice please!!!! So you recommend obtaining nursing experience before pursuing DNP? ( I currently have a BSN). I figured I might as well go from BSN-DNP....through an online program, I noticed you chose the online route. Since I'm in the military, active duty, I figured that would be the best route for me. I would appreciate your input. Thank you!!!