DNP, does it matter the school?

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

Hello all, all be finishing my NP program with the coming months and I'm starting to look at DNP programs. Outside of the argument if it's worth it or not, I want to hear everyone's opinion on if it matters where the DNP comes from or not. Ex is a big name like Georgetown or Vanderbilt Roth the price tag of I'm already an NP? Or is it a smarter plan to go to the 1/4 cost state college very few have ever hear of? Thoughts? Thank you all!

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What is your goal with the program? Is it a personal goal, to gain a skill set, or as a qualification to teach? Unless there is a compelling reason to attend a particular program, I would recommend obtaining the most value you can for your education. This is usually achieved by finding a reputable state university. Many flagship universities offer the DNP. This may provide an option to obtain an affordable education at a well known school.

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

I would personally like to gain the skill set from the DNP and use it to teach.

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Take a look at the University of Alabama system. They offer in-state tuition for the online DNP. They also have a good reputation. I personally would not pick an expensive option and doubt that the name of the school would make a significant difference. I guess the exception would be if you want to try to obtain contacts through the program to teach at that specific school.

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

I have taken a look at them and they are in the list of top options for me.

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Specializes in GENERAL.

OP: This is a trick question. Right?

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

I don't think it really matters. As long as it is a reputable and accredited, who cares where you go.

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Usually, a candidate has a resume that shows a progression of accomplishments, and the doctoral program that was attended is but one piece of a larger picture. I've sat in on many hiring committee's, and I've not seen any nurses that only have a doctorate and no other history.

If you're trying to capture a plumb position, a degree from a pedigreed school might capture attention, but only for so long, as the rest of the candidates attributes will either confirm or deny any preconceived notions that a hiring committee member may have about the candidate during the interview.

To answer your question: Not in a considerable way.

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Specializes in CTICU.

Choose the school that has the curriculum you are interested in, and the faculty with interests that match yours.

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