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Ok so right now I am starting fall semester as a freshman. BIOLOGY MAJOR.. I want to do nursing 99% so i it better to get my biology degree then go to an accelerated nusing program? or should I go to LIU nursing program for 4 years. Does an accelerated student get a job like the LIU nursing program student? I want to get my bio degree because maybe I will change my mind and go to PA school etc... or is the liu nursing school better? do they get the same jobs? I NEED HELP!

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Note: by 2015, NP will be a DNP and no longer just an MSN.

Then again, if you're young and you're thinking about the PA route, why not just go a few years longer and get your MD?

Where did you hear this? I only heard that by 2020 you have to have a DN to be a CRNA.

ETA: Just looked it and you're right. That makes me sad, it was what I wanted to do. But I don't want to get my DNP.

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Note: by 2015, NP will be a DNP and no longer just an MSN.

Then again, if you're young and you're thinking about the PA route, why not just go a few years longer and get your MD?

Where did you hear this? I only heard that by 2020 you have to have a DN to be a CRNA.

ETA: Just looked it and you're right. That makes me sad, it was what I wanted to do. But I don't want to get my DNP.

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Please note that, while many schools are choosing to convert their MSN programs to DNP programs, others are not and there is no definite requirement at this point for a DNP for certification or licensure of NPs in 2015, 2020, or any other year. This is a proposal by some of the academic nursing organizations, but the rest of the nursing community is not jumping on the bandwagon in a big way. (The NLN, one of the important academic nursing organizations, recently came out publicly against the proposal, at least at this time.) The one advanced practice group that seems to be really embracing this idea is the CRNAs -- their target date to start requiring DNPs is 2025, I believe, and even that is still a "target" and it remains to be seen whether it will really happen.

Elkpark is correct that the national CRNA organization is the only APN specialty that has embraced the DNP. All CRNA programs will admit students at the DNP level only by 2022. A practice doctorate will be required for anyone seeking entry into CNRA practice in in 2025.

The national organizations for midwifery, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners have not set a definitive date yet. So you can still enter into practice in these three areas with a MSN degree.

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I HAVE not read through all the reply posts just the first several, so i apolgize if this is a repeat but, i get what u are saying. now the accelerated program you are talking about is exactly the same as if u went all 4 yrs. and the job prospect prob no different seeing as all an employer will know is that you hold a BSN, not how long it took you to get it. Now i would really really think on an accelerated program because you are trying to fit that much education in a tiny amount of time. gong the full 4 yrs is rigorous at best. i dont knw if you need to work or if you have kids, etc on top of it but unless there is some reason for the rush i honestly would not go for the accelerated. thats just my opinion. as far as a PA that is a totally diff animal as others have said. that is where you would be a biology major and transfer but for nusring it is a degree in and of itself...but totally diff paths. now if you go on with nusing you could become and advanced practice nurse and become a nurse practicioner which is very similar to a P.A as in you work under an MD and can see, and treat patients. good luck with whatever u choose.

karla:nurse:

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Please note that, while many schools are choosing to convert their MSN programs to DNP programs, others are not and there is no definite requirement at this point for a DNP for certification or licensure of NPs in 2015, 2020, or any other year. This is a proposal by some of the academic nursing organizations, but the rest of the nursing community is not jumping on the bandwagon in a big way. (The NLN, one of the important academic nursing organizations, recently came out publicly against the proposal, at least at this time.) The one advanced practice group that seems to be really embracing this idea is the CRNAs -- their target date to start requiring DNPs is 2025, I believe, and even that is still a "target" and it remains to be seen whether it will really happen.
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SO glad to hear that!!! I was really bummed last night. Wonder why there's so much misinformation out there then?

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Thanks for the correction, but don't you think that it will become the standard?

A BSN is a BSN. Of course you can get a job at the same rate as someone with one degree. I have B.S. in Biology and taking some pre-reqs now before applying for Fall 2011 accelerated programs.

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