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DNP NP Online vs Second MSN

Here is another one of those questions....

In Maine there is no DNP program, the only state without one. I have an MSN in Leadership and I worked a little with it and thinking I should go for FNP or AGPCNP. I have been doing research and unfortunately I have to either get another MSN in my state for nurse practitioner or do a fully online DNP NP Program. I do want to get my DNP but I heard good and bad about doing one fully online for NP degree. What is everyone's thoughts on this. Just want to get a general idea. Thanks! 

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    Just stay away from for profit programs like Walden and Phoenix and Chamberlain!

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    More schools are moving towards online advanced degrees even if they have an in-person nursing school program. I know that my state university's MSN, APRN, and DNP programs are now all online, I think that schools are trying to reach more potential students. Personally, my online program was not one that I would recommend. The lectures were all recorded years ago, there were a ton of group projects and I didn't find the faculty to be helpful AT ALL with making me a better practitioner. However, I was responsible for finding my own clinical rotation preceptors and I had an outstanding clinical experience. I also like that my program had 900 hours of clinical and not the bare bones 500 like some schools. It's probably pretty hit or miss, and even within programs you can certainly find good and bad instructors, just like in any school. I don't think that most online programs can meet the same standards as in person schooling. But for people trying to juggle life and school it's sometimes the only way to get it done. Just do your research and you'll find something that works for you. Good luck. 

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    Does your state accept post master certificates for nurse practitioner?

    I also have my MSN in leadership and management, and currently going back to school to become an FNP in the post master certificate program at Chamberlain University. So far my experience has been very good, and eventually plan to get my DNP with them. 

    I know Chamberlain has been mentioned as "not a good one" but they are accredited by CCNE, which means that their degrees  meet the educational and clinical hours requirement to sit for the boards.  Both the AANP and the AANCC will let you sit for their NP boards with a degree from Chamberlain . 

    When looking for an online program just make sure they are accredited by either CCNE  https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE

    or ACEN http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm  

    If the school is accredited for the program you're seeking, you are good to go.

     

    Hope this helps and good luck!

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