MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

[localgirl85]

I've been trying to decide between getting a MSN/FNP vs a DNP/FNP. I currently have a BSN and have heard differing opinions about whether or not to get a DNP. I have had 3 professors tell me that if I'm going to become an FNP to definitely get DNP; and 2 NP's tell me don't bother getting it. What do you all think?? Is it worth doing a BSN-DNP program or just get a MSN??

Also - I've been struggling to decide whether to get an FNP or PNP. I love working with pediatrics, but am afraid to limit myself when I graduate. I know with an FNP you can work with kids, but how likely is it for a peds clinic or peds doctor's office to hire you with a FNP vs having a PNP? Someday I might want to work in an urgent care, which for that they'd want an FNP I'm assuming? Any thoughts or insight on whether to do the FNP or PNP route? I hurt my back working with adults so peds inpatient is all I can do with my RN; that's why I've chosen to go back to school to get an NP degree - I think it will offer more options for my future; hence why I'm afraid to get a PNP - I'm afraid that will limit my options.

Any advice would be much appreciated!! Thank you in advance!