2016BSNGraduate

Don't know how to edit the post, but I didn't mean ANA. I did mean the AACN. Sorry for typo. Thank you both for your responses! I think my big concern is worrying about having to go back to school later on to get a DNP if it becomes required.

Hi everyone, I am conflicted about getting a DNP or not, especially since the ANA has been saying it will be the future requirements for advanced specialty degree. For any nurses with a DNP, or a masters degree, out there what are your thoughts? Would you recommend getting a DNP? Does a DNP change your job role if you have a masters degree in a speciality? What is a DNP program like?

I am a senior nursing student, who wants to be a family nurse practitioner. I am sure this is the path I want to take in nursing. However, I am debating between if it is better to wait to go back to school after graduating with a BSN and work first or go straight to graduate school? For any family nurse practitioners or any other advanced nurse practitioner specialty, what is your opinion on the matter? Did you go straight to graduate school? If so did you feel at a disadvantage because of not having work experience as a nurse first before going? Did you wait to go to graduate school? If so did the work experience help you in the program or not? Thanks for sharing input!