Going back for BSN after DNP

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Hello everyone,

I am enrolled in a DNP program in anesthesia. I was accepted with a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration and an Associate Degree in Nursing. My question is, once I finish and obtain the DNP, does it make any sense to go back and obtain a BSN?

I understand it's a lower level of education, but I've heard stories of people with an MSN obtained after an Associate Degree in Nursing, that were required to go back to school and get a BSN to hold/obtain certain positions... It sounds crazy, that someone with a higher level of education might be asked to go back and "fill" a skipped step, but I heard it's happened.

Anyone with useful insights on the matter?

Thanks

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What does your wallet tell you?

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We'll see once I'm done with the DNP program. But right now I'm just trying to see if it makes any sense at all professionally. If it has no impact on my career/job perspectives I don't really care. I think it makes no sense to ask people to obtain a lower education degree once they have a doctorate or a master, but I am trying to see if there are people here who actually experiences or witnessed situations where this issue was relevant. For instance, if I will ever decide to go into teaching or management, will I be required to have a BSN despite having a DNP? That's my question.

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I'm pretty sure a MSN/DNP overrides the need for a BSN.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Technically, you could go pursue any degree you wanted, even that BSN.

However, when it comes to BONs, you will be held to the standard of your highest license.

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