CardioNP, MSN, CRNP

While there is currently no "mandate" for NPs to have a DNP, there are a growing number of schools that have eliminated the MSN option from their programs.

You also need to consider that part-time employment will rarely be offered to new NP's. In general, you will need to work full-time for a year or two before going part-time. It's very difficult to gain proficiency as a new NP only working 20hrs a wee...

I recently graduated from Duke and they arrange clinicals for you...but the tuition is $$$$$$!

I agree completely. I just graduated with MSN and passed boards and I'm gagging at the thought of 3 more years (part-time) to get DNP. I see it's value in academia and administration, but there is very little clinical benefit for those of use who wis...

Thank you! Good luck in your new role!!

I will be taking AANP exam on Monday...so I'm going to keep an eye on this thread. Congrats on passing! How was it compared to your expectations? I took a PSI practice exam last night and scored an 88...so I feel slightly less panicked than I did a...

I am going into my final semester of NP school at Duke and I have worked throughout the entire program. It definitely gets more difficult once you start clinicals since you have both classroom/didactic work in addition to clinical hours. I will work ...