Hello- I recently graduated with my BSN in nursing and currently practicing as a RN on a general med/surg floor. I am interested in going back to school eventually for NP and was debating between MSN or DNP-and I think I have decided to go ahead and do DNP.I have done a lot of research and I have found one website with schools that are accredited for this program, but does anyone know of any schools that will/are transitioning to BSN-DNP programs in the next few years? I am thinking about applying for around the time of 2010/2011. Specifically does anyone know if UNC at Chapel Hill will be transitioning? Any information would be helpful, thanks!
UVA Grad Nursing 1,068 Posts Mar 5, 2009 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.
CardioTrans, BSN, RN 789 Posts Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU. Mar 5, 2009 University of South Alabama has a BSN-DNP program. It is an acute care NP program.
marachne 349 Posts Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care, Gero, dementia. Mar 9, 2009 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 PracticeFamily Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing PracticeNurse Midwifery Doctor of Nursing PracticePsychiatric 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
cruisin_woodward 329 Posts Specializes in CT ICU, OR, Orthopedic. Mar 9, 2009 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 meTo start thinking of myself as a doctorate student. I guess that's good!!
OldButCuteBSNStudent 17 Posts Specializes in CICU-Cardiology/Open Heart. Has 1 years experience. Mar 9, 2009 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! ~
cruisin_woodward 329 Posts Specializes in CT ICU, OR, Orthopedic. Mar 10, 2009 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
UVA Grad Nursing 1,068 Posts Mar 10, 2009 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.
cruisin_woodward 329 Posts Specializes in CT ICU, OR, Orthopedic. Mar 10, 2009 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!!
japhina 8 Posts Oct 24, 2009 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.
elb252 75 Posts Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC. Nov 2, 2009 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!!
acubed 76 Posts Nov 2, 2009 South dakota state and univ of michigan flint have completely online programs. try mghib (massachusettes general hospital) for a hybrid program
