Doctoral degree for non NP??

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I am getting my masters in nursing education and want to get my doctorate but every school requires an NP! Help!!!

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You do not have to be an NP to get a PhD in nursing. You do need to be an NP to get a DNP.

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Specializes in Vascular Access.

I have recently stumbled across a DNP in Executive Leadership at Vanderbilt. No advanced practice degree required. The thought of a PhD makes me want to gag... ugh, research.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
You do need to be an NP to get a DNP.

This is not accurate — there are plenty of DNP programs for educators, leaders, and informaticists.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Touro University Nevada has a DNP program that does not require you to be an advance practice nurse. It is focused on Educational Leadership.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
You do not have to be an NP to get a PhD in nursing. You do need to be an NP to get a DNP.

Nope- not true.

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OK, I stand corrected.

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Specializes in ICU,ER, Radiology, Online education.

There are many programs that you can get your DNP and not be an NP. Chamberlain College, Capella, Grand Canyon, and many others have DNP programs!

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