new or upcoming BSN to DNP programs

The first schools with DNP programs are just undergoing their site visits now. The first 4 site visits occured last semester, and there are 16 more visits scheduled this spring. Another 20 schools have site visits scheduled for 2009-2010.

The Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the group that accredits graduate nursing programs. They will vote on the first 4 site visits (from last semester) at their April 2009 meeting. The 16 schools with site visits will be voted on next October.

So at this date (March 2009) no DNP programs in the country are officially accredited yet by CCNE. We here at the University of Virginia are waiting until we have full accreditation (our CCNE site visit was last month, so should know in October if we have been officially granted accreditation) before we announce any BSN-DNP options.

I am aware of a handful of BSN-DNP programs that admitted students for Fall 2008. I expect this to be at least 40 schools by 2011.

Congrats on your decision to pursue a BSN-DNP.

University of South Alabama has a BSN-DNP program. It is an acute care NP program.

Oregon Health and Science University is transitioning to a post baccalaureate DNP:

the following program pathways are available:

• Adult Health and Illness Clinical Nurse Specialist Doctor of Nursing Practice
  
• Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice
  
• Nurse Midwifery Doctor of Nursing Practice
  
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice
  

This is a three year, full time program with specific prerequisites needed prior to matriculation. Advanced practice nursing courses are offered at the OHSU Portland, Ashland, and La Grande campuses with the use of in person, and remote educational technologies. Multi-day intensive sessions are held on the Portland campus each academic quarter to allow for face to face learning.

Note: Credits for the post baccalaureate pathways will vary by specialty. All students are required to complete a clinical residency and to develop and carry out a clinical inquiry project.

http://www.ohsu.edu/son/academic/dnp.shtml

gives you more info including the programs of study

The first schools with DNP programs are just undergoing their site visits now. The first 4 site visits occured last semester, and there are 16 more visits scheduled this spring. Another 20 schools have site visits scheduled for 2009-2010.

The Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the group that accredits graduate nursing programs. They will vote on the first 4 site visits (from last semester) at their April 2009 meeting. The 16 schools with site visits will be voted on next October.

So at this date (March 2009) no DNP programs in the country are officially accredited yet by CCNE. We here at the University of Virginia are waiting until we have full accreditation (our CCNE site visit was last month, so should know in October if we have been officially granted accreditation) before we announce any BSN-DNP options.

I am aware of a handful of BSN-DNP programs that admitted students for Fall 2008. I expect this to be at least 40 schools by 2011.

Congrats on your decision to pursue a BSN-DNP.

I just had my interview and am awaiting their decision at Wayne State in Detroit BSN to DNP. They told me

To start thinking of myself as a doctorate student. I guess that's good!!

Can anyone advise me as to the different programs? BSN to PhD vs BSN to MSN (NP) vs BSN to DNP program? I know that shortly the ANA wants all NP's to hold DNP's but I'm confused as to the best route to go when choosing. I'm interested in an NP program but with a focus of clinical research in mind ultimately. Thanks so much! ~

Can anyone advise me as to the different programs? BSN to PhD vs BSN to MSN (NP) vs BSN to DNP program? I know that shortly the ANA wants all NP's to hold DNP's but I'm confused as to the best route to go when choosing. I'm interested in an NP program but with a focus of clinical research in mind ultimately. Thanks so much! ~

What you are describing sounds like the DNP. A major goal is that DNPs and PhD will be working together in the future for research. DNPs will also be responsible for implimenting the research into clinical practice. I will send a link tomorrow but am on my I phone right now! Sorry

What types of research are you interested in?

If you are interested in the generation of new knowledge, designing/managing new interventions, or expanding nursing science then I would recommend pursuing a PhD program. If your interest is 'translating' this new knowledege to the clinical setting and improving nursing practice, then I recommend pursuing a DNP.

I have a comparision of both of these programs at my University at http://www.nursing.virginia.edu/programs/phddnpcompare/. Again, this is just one University's approach, but it can give you an idea of how the two programs differ in approach, content, and aims.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), not the ANA, has called for the DNP to be required for entry into advanced practice by 2015. I recommend to people entering graduate program now that if they think they intend to practice nursing beyond 2015 that a DNP will likely be in their future. The question then is whether do enter a BSN-DNP program, or do pursue it in two steps (the MSN first, then the DNP). There are not many BSN-DNP programs in the country yet (but about 100 MSN-DNP). I expect more and more BSN-to-DNP programs to open in the next few years as more programs become accredited.

What types of research are you interested in?

If you are interested in the generation of new knowledge, designing/managing new interventions, or expanding nursing science then I would recommend pursuing a PhD program. If your interest is 'translating' this new knowledege to the clinical setting and improving nursing practice, then I recommend pursuing a DNP.

I have a comparision of both of these programs at my University at http://www.nursing.virginia.edu/programs/phddnpcompare/. Again, this is just one University's approach, but it can give you an idea of how the two programs differ in approach, content, and aims.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), not the ANA, has called for the DNP to be required for entry into advanced practice by 2015. I recommend to people entering graduate program now that if they think they intend to practice nursing beyond 2015 that a DNP will likely be in their future. The question then is whether do enter a BSN-DNP program, or do pursue it in two steps (the MSN first, then the DNP). There are not many BSN-DNP programs in the country yet (but about 100 MSN-DNP). I expect more and more BSN-to-DNP programs to open in the next few years as more programs become accredited.

Well put!!

The University of Iowa has a BSN-DNP program. They have 4 specialties too such as gerontology, pediactric, family practice, and mental health. It will take 3 years for full time study and 4 years for part time study. You do about 1100 hours of clinicals! I bet it is a great program.

Robert Morris University -- 20min from Pittsburgh, PA -- has a very good BSN-DNP program. I believe Chatam University also has a BSN-DNP program...that's right IN the city of Pittsburgh.

RMU has adult psych NP, family NP, pediatric NP. Very well accomplished school and prepares students not only academically but professionally as well. I'm considering it myself in a few years or so, once I have my feet wet.

Good luck!!

South dakota state and univ of michigan flint have completely online programs. try mghib (massachusettes general hospital) for a hybrid program

The University of Iowa has a BSN-DNP program. They have 4 specialties too such as gerontology, pediactric, family practice, and mental health. It will take 3 years for full time study and 4 years for part time study. You do about 1100 hours of clinicals! I bet it is a great program.

This is the program I am looking VERY closely at. They also have an RN to DNP for those with non-nursing bachelor degrees (me) and 1-2 years experience *though not all require experience. Some of their specialties are 1/year admission, with applications due 6 months before, so you REALLY have to plan ahead. I'll be meeting with a nursing program advisor at the close of my first year.