Is there is BSN to DNP Education Degree?

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU.

My end goal is  to have a DNP and teach nursing students who are going to obtain a BSN.  There are a ton of BSN to DNP programs for APRNs, but have not yet found one that doesn't have an NP attached.  Is the only option to do an MSN then the DNP?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Regis College has an online BSN to DNP with a nurse education focus. 

 

 

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16 hours ago, dtaylor723 said:

My end goal is  to have a DNP and teach nursing students who are going to obtain a BSN.  There are a ton of BSN to DNP programs for APRNs, but have not yet found one that doesn't have an NP attached.  Is the only option to do an MSN then the DNP?

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Just go get an EdD in Nursing Education. Columbia, Drexel, University of West Georgia, Rowan University, and others have these degrees which can be done virtually or hybrid. The programs are rigorous and respected. I don't find too many DNP degrees that are truly education focused as that's not the original intent of the degree.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU.
16 hours ago, PugMafia said:

Regis College has an online BSN to DNP with a nurse education focus. 

 

 

I’ve looked on their site and I haven’t seen this? Is it new?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Ohhh dtaylor.  I’m sorry.  I looked at the program and it states that the Nurse Educator program is for MSN to DNP.  Did you do a Google search for BSN to DNP in nursing education? 

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UMass Medical School in Worcester, MA has a BSN to PhD in Nursing program which is more research-focused than the DNP and I believe also has an education component. 

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

dtaylor723,

I assumed you know the difference between the DNP and PhD, EdD, ect.  The DNP focuses on Evidence-based research whereas your other degrees focus on original research.  So, it just depends on what you want to do.  Many universities that hire DNP faculty are wanting those faculty to teach their specialty; FNP for example.  If you are looking to teach at a community college, a DNP is acceptable.  It really boils down to what kind of research you want to complete.  With the shortage of nurse faculty (We have 8 retiring at the end of Spring), I suspect that you will be able to land a job with either degree.  Also, if you are looking at teaching for a community college and some universities, an MSN is the required degree. 

 

Good luck in whatever you decide.

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As others have mentioned, if your intent is strictly academia, then perhaps getting a DNP is not the most apt route because it is primarily structured around clinical research and practice. PhD and EdD are more suitable for teaching, especially BSN students. 

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On 12/15/2020 at 10:50 PM, cynical-RN said:

As others have mentioned, if your intent is strictly academia, then perhaps getting a DNP is not the most apt route because it is primarily structured around clinical research and practice. PhD and EdD are more suitable for teaching, especially BSN students. 

Yes this is 100% accurate. I haven't found a single DNP in nursing education degree that isn't from a for profit school with the exception of Case Western. Even then, its a DNP with a few extra classes. If you want to be in academia you will find a PhD or EdD far more valuable. Which one depends upon your goals. I am pursuing an EdD because it best fits my goals. 

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