Tinabeanrn

I found out the answer to the question. The all time cheapest place to get you DNP is the Missouri State University. It's about 9k for the entire program and the program is 4 semesters full time. It looks really hard to get into and hard to get through though. I didn't even bother applying. https://www.missouristate.edu/assets/Nursing/Cost_Sheet_Post_Masters_DNP_2014.pdf.

Did you ever find an affordable program?

Hello all of my nursing friends. I am debating on obtaining my DNP. Currently working as a FNP in a holistic family practice, teaching clinical in a FNP program and will currently start teaching a FNP class on campus. The Dean of the school highly recommend I get my DNP as it can open up several doors in the academic arena. Outside of that, I personally don't see the need for me to get my DNP. For those of you who obtained a DNP. Do you regret it? Was it worth it? What benefits did you receive from completing this degree? Would you do it again? I've looked at several programs and the most cost effective program for me is U of M Flint. looks like it runs around 18k. Any better prices out there or scholarships that I may not be aware of? I'm all for advancing my career...I just don't want to spend a lot of time and effort on a degree if I will look back and regret it. Thanks in advance. Any and all advise is welcome. Tina

I couldn't agree more. I wish they would revamp the entire program or split it and have one that is clinic based and the other like it is now for those whom chose to go that route. Its a shame too because I really want to go back to school but I can't see myself paying thousands of dollars and taking time away from my family to get a degree that won't help me at all as a clinician. I have talked to several people that have completed their DNP and they agree with you..no value added to their clinical skill set. I love the idea of it, but the benefits don't seem to out way the cost, time, and effort. Well said. Well said.

I really do enjoy being a NP but some of the restrictions in my state ( MI) make it really hard to practice the way my pts need me too. I would look at the states rules before becoming a NP. There are a lot of things to consider.

Thank you guys all for replying. It means a lot. It does actually end up being a raise because I had no benefits before so I had nothing to lose. He was supposed to Give me 2K in CME's but never gave it to me. I had to get my own Medical benefits at the beginning anyway. So I think the only thing that I will lose is the whopping two weeks of vacation I got. Which only added up to 4k a year. So it does actually equal a raise. But your right. I think he will benefit the most in the long run.

Hello. I have been working in this holistic family practice for a year now. I was leaving but my boss gave me an extra day off per week and is increasing my pay significantly!! Yay right! But he said he wants me to be an "Independent Contractor" and for me to now be paid 1099. I will need to turn in my hours weekly to him and my form must say I'm working 1099. I'm not really sure as to why he wants me to do this now as opposed to being a regular employee as I have been since day one. I am excited about the increase, yet scared all at the same time. I Know I will need to contact an account. I'm just wondering if there are any other NP's out there in a similar situation??

Hum..wantingtobfnp The ANCC is a hard exam to tell you how to study for. My friends took it, Leik really wont help you. Please get out your research book and your theory book. Thats your best bet because the vast majority will be on those two topics. Read the fitzgerald portion about the ANCC. She goes over health care policy type info which will be helpful. Its not a clinical exam like AANP. Call people in your class that took that test and passed and ask them how to prepare. More than likely they will have no clue because the question are so vague and non clinical. Best of luck. And go on and get started again :). You got it~ Soontobefnp!

Im always available to talk. But I didn't fail the exam. .I saw this thread a long time ago and commented in order to comfort others you can feel free to inbox me your number

Just id's when I went. Call them and ask. I'm sure they have your att

Don't stress...I know its easier said than done. Keep studying. You don't need any more study materials. They will send you a letter letting you know your score and where you need to strengthen. Get a study partner. Dust yourself off and take it again. You will pass

RNOB, did you feel prepared for the test? How did you prepare?

Don't do too much! AANP is very different than that other test. Fitzgerald and Leik are enough. Get a study partner.

I literally did all the stuff your doing plus

YAY!! Is it still going to count towards your loan forgiveness?