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DNP

I just started the nurse practitioner program and I am slated to graduate in December 2015. I keep getting conflicting information about a DNP being a requirement to begin practice in North Carolina. Does anybody have any current information?

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    Not a requirement in any state. Just in the discussion stage and has been for several years.

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    Much like the "Recommended Education for Entry into Nursing Practice" is the BSN, the same goes for the DNP. Now, how long have we being hearing about the BSN? Today, there are many hospitals that are driving this change (BSN as education requirement)- not schools. However, there are many schools that are changing their MSN programs into DNP programs- but there is no "law" that is driving this. Just a recommendation.

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    Thank you guys so much (big sigh).

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    Yes, the problem is that although a "recommendation", many schools are phasing out their MSN programs for DNP programs already. So annoying to be in a constant state of flux. If only nursing as a whole realized it's not about the letters, and the DNP programs don't really offer any advantage over a masters degree.

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    Yes, the problem is that although a "recommendation", many schools are phasing out their MSN programs for DNP programs already. So annoying to be in a constant state of flux. If only nursing as a whole realized it's not about the letters, and the DNP programs don't really offer any advantage over a masters degree.

    I plan to start an NP program in Jan. I found that many schools have transitioned to DNP only. I narrowed my application down to schools offering the MSN option as I am not interested in the DNP label. I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's disappointing to see this trend among schools.

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