Kamilah MSN-ED, BSN-RN

I am currently studying for my PMHNP boards and am also looking ahead to the next step in my education. I am very interested in applying to the MSN-to-DNP program at the University of Miami and was hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through the process.

Was the application and approval process lengthy or straightforward? Did you find the program to be worth it in terms of career advancement and content quality? Also, how rigorous or time-consuming did you find the coursework?

Any tips, insights, or feedback—positive or negative—would be really appreciated as I consider my options. Thanks in advance!

I'm reaching out to connect with anyone who has completed the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) program at Touro University. I'm currently exploring DNP options and would really appreciate hearing your insights and experiences.

✨ What I'd love to know:

What were the highlights or biggest advantages of the program?

Were there any challenges or drawbacks you faced during your studies?

Most importantly, do you feel the program provided you with sufficient knowledge and preparation for advanced practice or leadership roles?

Whether your experience was recent or a few years back, your perspective could really help those of us considering this path. Thanks in advance for sharing! ?

Is there anyone out there that has applied to, or is in the process of applying to the PhD in nursing science program at MUSC? Anyone that's been accepted for the Fall 2024 cohort yet? 

such as choosing between DNP in professional leadership vs general? DNP?

any input appreciated

I graduated Dec. 2022 with DNP and in 2021 August with MSN, AGPCNP. Certified by AAANP and licensed in the state of WI. It has clicked that indeed I completed this  terminal degree.

Again, thank you all for building this community for all! 

Right now I'm in a DNP program taking two classes. I feel stretched and next semester I would like to take one class instead of two, have you done this, is this considered part time? Or is two classes part time? Do schools frown upon you going down to one class?

With work ramping up it's challenging to do at all with the family etc, thank you thank you thank you for your guidance.

I looked into completing a DNP which all seem to be quality improvement projects. 

Any options for doctoral degrees tied to Psych and practical patient care? For example, I taken classes at the Beck Institute since I do therapy, but they are not degreed. Accreditation is also not relevant since my masters qualify me for licensing/practice. I am thinking something along the counseling route. I even looking into Christian Counseling. MY goal here is complete the terminal degree while learning something applicable on the patient care side

Thank you

If we examine the curricula of any university's medical school, pharmacy school, and physical therapy (DPT) program we'll see that the years are filled with courses of a scientific nature and clinical training. I've never believed that RN prereqs and experience as a RN are a substitute for provider education, yet we accept that as such and take only a few "-ologies" while in NP academic preparation.

Having said that, is there such an animal as a CLINICAL doctorate for nurses? Not a PhD. Not a DNP focusing on research and policy. Not an EdD focusing on adult instruction. But rather a clinically-oriented doctorate.

I realize no NP's scope of practice or reimbursement will change due to an earned doctorate, but I think this encourages dialogue and fact sharing. I would likely enroll in a doctoral program if I could find one that offers instruction in something I want to know.

So my question is what are some other good/useful options for doctorate degrees for practicing APRNs? I have a lot of interests so I'm open to anything. 

Thank you!

Thank you!

Program will be funded by employer and choices would be:

Post Sentinel: DNP in educational leadership

GraND Canyon: generalized DNP

Colorado Tech: generalized DNP

Does one open "more doors and opportunities" than the other?

I have my MSN with FNP but have been teaching in an undergrad program. I would like to get my DNP with an education focus and it would need to be an online program due to where I live. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What makes a candidate desirable?  What makes a candidate "mentorable"?

Background: 12yrs clinical experience ranging from home health to ICU.  Personally, I don't know any RN PhDs, and I certainly don't know any RN's that went through a program like this, so I've had to navigate the process without any real guidance.  It's been a doozy. I am currently assisting in research for a professor of a different healthcare discipline- so although the experience has been invaluable, he can't speak to what a formal interview with the College of Nursing would be like.  Thanks in advance!!

I work at the DC VAMC and will work on my DNP project soon. My education department director sends me a couple of forms to fill out. I am not sure how this information pertains to me. From reading the forms, it looks like it implies that I will be doing hands-on clinical at my site. This is not the case; my project will be a retrospective study. Has anybody had to submit such forms? One is called an application for health professions training; the other is a request for a dual VA employee trainee appointment and TQCVL List of Health Professions Trainees (HPTs) Meeting All Program and VA Requirements and The Trainee Qualifications and Credentials Verification Letter (TQCVL) See attachment.

2021TQCVLTemplateFINALv.4_OAA (003) (002).docx

REQUEST FOR DUAL VA EMPLOYEE WOC TRAINEE APPOINTMENT (002).pdf

vha-10-2850d-fill WOC.pdf