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I was taught that you have your degrees first, then your licensure/certification last. To remember what goes last, always end with those initials that can be taken away (due to lapse, etc.) The degrees goes first, because you will always have them. For instance, Sally Smith, MSN, BSN, RN, FNP-BC But once you have your MSN and FNP-BC, you don't have to hang on to the BSN and RN. Confusing, huh? Hope this helps!! BZBFNP

If this is true, then why are the BSNs coming out of the CRNA program with a DNP? Maybe it is different with each state, school system etc. Who knows, man? I don't think they have it all figured out.

The doctorate degree will not be as hard to obtain as you think. You would go straight from the BSN into the DNP and not have to obtain an MSN. Our SON have already changed the degree of the CRNAs to DNPs. If you have your MSN and then get a DNP, it is a lateral move. To get a higher degree, you would have to get your Ph.D. Of course, the curriculum will be different for the DNP but I am not sure how. I hope this helps.