Members are discussing the value and necessity of obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Some express concerns about the lack of clinical relevance and the ease of obtaining the degree, while others emphasize the importance of elevating the nursing profession and the potential future requirements for advanced degrees in nursing. Additionally, members share experiences with different DNP programs and seek recommendations for affordable and reputable online programs.
DNP. I am doing this just for my own pride as there really isn't a lot more for a clinical NP in my role to gain from it (scope, title, salary). I am finishing my 5th college degree so needless to say I am burnt out on school for a lifetime. Therefore, I am really looking for the DNP program with the minimum program requirements. Accreditation isn't really a concern since there is essentially nothing attached to this degree I.e. lisensure.
Please don't reply with the "why are you shortchanging your patients by going to a less than reputable school" comments. I am just looking any helpful suggestions
You'll be grandfathered in. No different than pharmacy when they made the transition. No different than physical therapy or pick any medical profession. The way they stop the masters from practicing is not allowing them to sit the the certification test. Come on now. How long have we been pushing for BSN level to be mandatory. Many say the BSN adds little value to ADN for clinical work. Well I would say the exact same thing for DNP. It's been over 40 years for the BSN argument. Good luck with your added 30 credits for the doctorate not one that will increase diagnosis, assessment, pharmacology, diagnostics, or the like.
Hey my RN to BSN was the most influential and meaningful educational and professional journey I have experienced....... said no one ever.
To me the DNP is too easy to not get, much like the BSN
This is an older post, but I am wondering about this same topic. I am a FNP-C and would like to get my DNP just for my own personal goal. I would like an accelerated program that is from a bricks and mortar university. If anyone has a variety of options that are also reasonably priced I would really appreciate it. I also was wondering if the cost is higher for online out of state students?
Hey my RN to BSN was the most influential and meaningful educational and professional journey I have experienced....... said no one ever.
To me the DNP is too easy to not get, much like the BSN
I guess the exception makes the rule. I truly felt my RN to BSN was the most influential educational and professional journey I ever experienced. Well, until I completed this latest "journey" which was 100% inspired by the coursework I encountered in the RN to BSN (ok, I admit, Informatics did nothing for me). But then maybe it's because I would have gotten a lot more from a pre-licensure BSN if that had even been an option for me where I lived and with zero money at the time.
Although this is an older thread, I’m curious if anyone here ended up finishing their DNP. Any recommendations on a DNP program? I took a hiatus from school for a bit to grow my family, but within the next few years I plan to go back.
My experience with Montana State‘s DNP was depressing and one semester in I realized it wasn’t for me with very little guidance, tests were a joke, and they didn’t accept any of my previous MSN courses so I had to repeat multiple. University of Cincinnati was better organized and accepted courses, but getting clinical sites to accept their contract in my area was impossible.
I think I’m settling on Frontier but I’m curious if there are any others out there that someone might recommend. TIA!
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NurseLatteDNP said:
University of Central Arkansas. I have researched several degrees based on the entrance requirements, cost per hour and total credit hours. I am almost done and it has been very doable with a FT job and a family.
Hi for the University of Central Arkansas is it all online, or is it virtual? Can I do the DNP Pmhnp while I live in another state- NYC currently? How was the cost? Do they find clinicals for you or do I need to find my own clinicals?
I'm finishing up my PMHNP. Then I'm going to complete a DNP. I just want that terminal degree. Also, I'm a perpetual college student. It's like my hobby. I need to learn to take up fishing. So, from my research, I've decided on the DNP from Touro in Nevada.
Although this is an older thread, I'm curious if anyone here ended up finishing their DNP. Any recommendations on a DNP program? I took a hiatus from school for a bit to grow my family, but within the next few years I plan to go back.
My experience with Montana State's DNP was depressing and one semester in I realized it wasn't for me with very little guidance, tests were a joke, and they didn't accept any of my previous MSN courses so I had to repeat multiple. University of Cincinnati was better organized and accepted courses, but getting clinical sites to accept their contract in my area was impossible.
I think I'm settling on Frontier but I'm curious if there are any others out there that someone might recommend. TIA!
Did you do to Frontier? If so, how was your experience? I want to pursue a DNP starting this Summer after my MSN is done at the end of April.
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Hey my RN to BSN was the most influential and meaningful educational and professional journey I have experienced....... said no one ever.
To me the DNP is too easy to not get, much like the BSN