Duke DNP

[nursetim]

Duke is supposed to announce a new DNP program this week or next, the dean has made the decision. I know there are other threads on the topic, but they were just exercises in theory. Well it is now a reality in my school and I am leaning towards just ignoring it. It has no real pay off . Many of the classes I have already taken are going to be moved into the DNP program. I will not be able to teach as a full professor, get admitting privileges, more money. My friend at school said that more education is better, and this is supposed to be a clinical degree. I told him that in the 22 hours of credit this would cost, I could get 2000 hours of clinical experience, which is the only thing I feel this program has going for it. What do y'all have to say?

[nursetim, NP]

I would go with my gut were I you. You most likely be working with Mary Champagne and she is teriffic. So in your case I will reverse myself and recomend duke. But if the chance to work with Mary were taken off the table, I'd run in another direction unless they have the only program you are interested.

As to the PA thing. I just like thier training better is all. I personally don't see myself with my own practice anyway. Plus the billing restrictions might be changing, but I could be wrong (it wouldn't be the fifth time).

Good luck.

[Drmy4ever]

nursetim: Not sure if you'll still be reading this thread, but i have another question. I'm considering Rush Univ & Duke. Rush because their DNP program has been going on for almost 20 years and has a business focus. Duke ... for the name! Rush cost 10K less than Duke but Duke has 2 elective courses...

I take it that you graduated from Duke's DNP program, have your considered other univ.? I heard that the acceptance rate for Duke is 25%, not sure if I'll have a chance since I'm pretty new in the NP field (used to be an accountant for 20 years because changing career.) Any thoughts will be much appreciated.