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1. Anyone Using 'Doctor' Title at Work?

   Null replied to jfmDNP's topic in Doctoral

   I have both a DNP and a PhD. I rarely use the title in any setting and prefer to be called by my first name.

2. Advice for PhD Students?

   Null replied to toriphile23's topic in Doctoral

   Plan to attend a research focused conference at least once a year. Your program may pay for this. There are regional nursing research societies in most parts of the country. These offer great opportunities to see what others are researching and to ne...

3. DNP vs EdD

   Null replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Educators

   Hello, The Ed.D. from Columbia would certainly be more reputable than any online "diploma mill" program. I think that the first Ed.D. was offered at Columbia Teachers College. I would advise avoiding the DNE. I have never heard of this degree. May I ...

4. PhD?

   Null replied to lyndsay1985's topic in Educators

   Agree with Bumex in that you should avoid for profit institutions. They are perceived as being of inferior quality. A PhD is a huge investment in time. If you are planning to pursue it, you want the investment to pay off and not be perceived as being...

5. For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

   Null replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced

   This sounds like someone with a personal financial stake in you enrolling in the school.

6. What credentials do I use?

   Null replied to NewBostonFNP's topic in NP

   NP-C is the recognized credential for certification from the AANP. I have seen NPs use ANP-C, AGNP-C, or FNP-C and the AANP states that this is optional. When signing documents, I personally opt to just use NP-C and forgo degrees and other certificat...

7. MSN vs PhD for teachers

   Null replied to Swampler's topic in Doctoral

   Hi, A PhD will certainly provide you the broadest array of job opportunities but requires a substantially more rigorous investment in time, effort, and money. As you indicated in your post, you may find the MSN limits you to clinical track positions...

8. Geropsych NP... what to do

   Null replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in NP

   There are many online NP programs that will offer quality education for less money. Having been in a position of making hiring decisions for NPs, I immediately discarded applications from new graduates from for-profit online programs. I know other co...

9. salary

   Null replied to texasbsn's topic in Educators

   I don't know specifics but salaries at state universities are often available to the public. https://salaries.texastribune.org/

10. Dual DNP/PhD programs: what's most important?

    Null replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in Doctoral

    I can understand that perspective. I have a DNP and am not a huge fan of the degree. However, it is my understanding that at the most recent AACN conference, the combined programs were discussed as a possible solution to the national decline in enrol...

11. Dual DNP/PhD programs: what's most important?

    Null replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in Doctoral

    I'll add that not all nursing PhD programs provide funding. I would also consider that maintaining a clinical certification as an advanced practice nurse can be a challenge while simultaneously pursuing a research career.

12. Advice on PhD in Nursing

    Null replied to DoItAll1's topic in Doctoral

    Prior research experience would certainly advantage you in both the PhD program and the admissions process. However, it is not necessarily required at many schools. However, you do need to demonstrate an aptitude for scholarly inquiry. There are som...

13. College selection for doctoral program

    Null replied to Saravah's topic in Doctoral

    Anecdotally, I just attended a conference and spoke with someone presenting a poster of their dissertation work from one of the large for-profit online universities. It was clear to me that the standards for the degree were substantially less than w...

14. College selection for doctoral program

    Null replied to Saravah's topic in Doctoral

    As many others have stated, it is really advisable to select a school that has a quality PhD program. I don't know of any examples of for-profit online programs that produce quality research. Why do you want a PhD? Is it to pursue an academic career ...

15. Dumb Newbie

    Null replied to rapids123's topic in Doctoral

    1. DNP is a degree, like the BSN or MSN. Specifically, the DNP is a practice doctorate. Many BSN to DNP programs allow specialization as an advanced practice nurse. A DNP program that offers a FNP track would prepare you to be a family nurse practiti...