NP/CRNA degree routes after BSN

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Hey guys!

so IF I was thinking of getting an NP and CRNA degree somewhere down along the rode, what do you guys suggest?

Currently, I've got only a BSN, RN license.

WOuld you recommend studying to become an NP FIRST, before CRNA? or vice versa?

which better prepares one role and degree for the other?

Also, if I should study NP beforehand, what kind of NP best prepares for CRNA?

or also, if CRNA before NP, which NP would be best after being a CRNA?

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The two certifications and practices are very, very different and one does not prepare for the other. It is really apples and oranges. There are some helpful threads in the Specialty Folders about CRNA and NP practices. I'd encourage you to investigate these (and shadow people), and them prepare for one specialty area.

A bigger question would be to pursue a MSN now, or aim for a BSN-DNP program.

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I've never heard of the BSN-DNP program?

what is that?

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A BSN-to-DNP program is a Doctor of Nursing Practice program that enrolls BSN grads. More and more existing (and new) DNP programs are admitting those with BSN degrees only. You would then sit for Advanced Practice certifications (NP, CNS, CRNA or CNM) after you completed the DNP.

In most of these programs, you would not earn a MSN degree.

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Specializes in ICU.

A BSN-to-DNP program is a Doctor of Nursing Practice program that enrolls BSN grads.

Perhaps this has been discussed ad nausem in other threads, but since the DNP is not required as of yet, what is the advantage for a bsn student to go this route as opposed to MSN? I would assume the program takes a bit longer to go through. Will MSN grads not be grandfathered in if and when the DNP becomes the norm/requirement? Or is it for those who think the may want to continue on to the DNP in the future anyways?

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