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blenderbottle, thanks for your helpful comment. I enjoy the idea of DNP for Executives to push the field forward and not for NPs due to its no more clinical hours in regards to treatment, this would fall in the MD hands. Although, the DNP has a research element, what happens to PhDs? I've seen NPs with both. I'm guessing this is the reason for the implementation by 2025 with a goal of ending MSN entry level to push nursing forward. With the shortage of PhDs in the future I see now its benefit strategy professionally by simultaneously producing more future bedside nurses and executive leaders. Thanks for your school stats!

With the changes for 2025 regarding a Doctorate entry level for NPs, Do you think the PhD will substitute the DNP requirement? I think the DNP is a better choice for all NP's, however, PhD is intriguing path and I was wondering if this path waved 2025 requirements and if so, Will it take away from practice time. Ideas?

I’ve decided to specialize in AGACNP and will add on additional cert later (return to school) if fits. Any experience with either program? Pros and cons please..... note: UTMB appears more reputable and may find preceptors for the student. #pondering

Great advice!

Cont. -HNP or AGACNP. Some say dual is a waist but I’m pondering work life balance now. What could you do with these combinations as well?Suggestions?

Any good use of doing a dual concentration to battle the hours or be more marketable? If so, do you all suggest FNP/PM

Interesting... sounds like you have a plan. Best of luck and Thanks for insight ?

Hi FullGlass, thanks for your comment. Wow, 12 hours shift would be great.... I was under the impression only 8 hrs per day.

Hi Myoglobin, ? very interesting fact....

Wow. Total shame? I have not experienced any psych specialty yet to chime in or confirm this. But i'm sure their credentials are quite extensive.

Great info! Thanks

Thanks myoglobin, ASN, BSN, MSN. I have heard this reasoning when comparing FNP to ACNP regarding shifts but not PMHNP. Do you know what states facilitate the ability to run own psych practice? ; great thought might I add. ? I will review Psych dude material via YouTube for more insight.

Lately I've been entertaining the idea of PMHNP other than critical care. I enjoy nursing in the critical care arena but also think I may enjoy mental health as a future provider. May be a good move in the future. Mental health professionals; NPs specifically chime in...…… Of course I plan to shadow all grad school prospects on the way to decisioning #pondering

Good points! I agree with gathering research and making the right decision which is my best interest now in terms of where I am currently, seeking path and best interest, however, I think it is huge if you get into a market that requires both that aids financially for family with a emphasis of being impactful to bettering the systems outcomes in terms of Nursing Services for APRN. Than again, we have PhD dissertation for that in terms of researchers so who knows. I guess it’s hard to justify other than hear those who done it speak out. Speaking for self if I was interested and met the requirements now, I would start shadowing the medicine model if I wasn’t with a system to make it all make sense or justify to self why am spending this amount time from family when I could get a better outcome for myself in terms of not working and compensating for time lost and complicated requirements during the path traveled. ? “Each is on” I would think.

Juan de la Cruz, MSN, RN, NP Exactly! In regards to your conclude. This is my objective... research, research, listen, and observe practice. I’m interested in hearing those with an combination as well. ?