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Happy with your credentials?

Almost as if on queue, the professors of my MSN FNP/AG-ACNP program are pushing for DNP. I understand the push for terminal degrees. It looks good on paper, woo hoos, hugs, and high fives. But realistically, it will be *at least* 2 more semesters for me.

Should I delay graduation and providing for my family for another year? It seems like 10 years down the road I would be thankful for getting a terminal degree (i guess?), but the short-term seems pretty terrible. I realize there will always be an opportunity to go back to obtain the DNP, but would it be wise to just get it while my hand is on the plow?

My question for actual, practicing NPs -

1. Are you glad you got your DNP? Why?

2. Are you glad you didn't get your DNP? Why?

3. Does it really matter?! Why?

Sirl and Trauma, please leave this in this group! I want to hear from licensed NPs, not from MSN/DNP students. Thanks!

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    Majority of MSN to DNP programs require no additional clinicals whatsoever (as they do not provide additional skills, just additional busywork).

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    I would love to have a DNP , however, I own my own practice and see no value in doing free clinicals at someone else's practice.

    Plus I am 56 years old. Age wise, I love to learn new knowledge but not spend the $$ for the terminal degree.

    You shouldn't have to do clinical for MSN-DNP just FYI.

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    A reason to go for the DNP is that you would be better positioned from a career standpoint for a position in academics/teaching and/or clinical practice if the healthcare industry moves toward DNP.

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    If I am working full time do I also need to get "clinical hours" while attaining my DNP? I don't mind taking one class at a time if I don't have to figure it a way to get

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    This is tough when you really want to get out there and practice. I will say though that it probably is worth it simply because it will only tack on an extra 2 semesters.

    Down the road when you do decide to get it (if you pass on the opportunity now), it will be 5 or 6 semesters to obtain, and likely much more expensive. Tough decision but I think your gut instinct is right when you say a decade down the line you'll be glad you do it.

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