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Does anyone have any info on the proposed switch to Doctoral training for AP Nursing in 2015? Is this a definite? How will it affect CNM training? Can anyone direct me to a good web site to answer these questions?I am just beginning a journey toward becoming a Midwife. I had planned on working as an RN for a season until my chioldren were older before finishing Master's work. Now I'm wondering if this proposed change should affect that plan.
Thanks for any input.
Hello, chaundrah,
Here are a couple threads found in the NP forum about the DNP for APNs:
https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/doctoral-degree-become-np-160044.html
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPFAQ.htm from AACN
Here is a position statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives:
(ACNM) Recognizes that among the variety of educational pathways, the Doctor of Nursing Practice may be one option for some nurse-midwifery programs, but does not support the DNP as a requirement for midwifery education.
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Does anyone have any info on the proposed switch to Doctoral training for AP Nursing in 2015? Is this a definite? How will it affect CNM training? Can anyone direct me to a good web site to answer these questions?
I am just beginning a journey toward becoming a Midwife. I had planned on working as an RN for a season until my chioldren were older before finishing Master's work. Now I'm wondering if this proposed change should affect that plan.
Thanks for any input.