I understand that. The differences between the two are what make me more interested in pursuing the DNP. At one of my local community colleges I read that one of the professors is pursuing a DNP in Education.
Thanks for the reply! I am near finishing an MSN in Education and I've done research on the differing degrees and I feel that a DNP interests me the most. However, I've also read that some institutions do not consider a DNP qualification for a tenure...
I understand that there are few DNP programs with an emphasis on Nursing Education. From your experience, are faculty with a DNP held to a lower standard than a nurse with a PHD?
Good to know, I have seen some positions available for FT MSN Instructors with Tenure at community colleges in my area however not many. That is my ultimate goal.
I guess I should elaborate more lol, I'm hoping to secure a FT Instructor job preferably tenured at a public college. I currently work for two private schools.
I was an LPN for 9 years, in those 9 years I've worked everywhere From the ED, Psych ED, Corrections, Juvenile Corrections with an emphasis on mental health and substance abuse, LTC/Rehab, and Preop. I've been an RN for 2 years, I've worked Burn/Trau...