Rehashing the 2015 DNP Requirement Debate

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So I've been doing a lot of searching through the old threads regarding the "mandated" or "suggested" transition to DNP being the requirement starting in 2015. Regrettably the newest posts I could find were from 2012/2013, and most were years older than that.

So, what's the most recent word on the topic? I'm looking to start applying to some programs starting summer/fall 2015 and am curious as to what I can expect.

I'll do you one better ;) not all states require certification. California is one of them.

Which is why I said "most-if-not-all" rather than "all" -- I wasn't sure every state did. Most states do require national certification for advanced practice licensure, though.

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Doesn't medicare require it to get an NPI?

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I believe the CRNA doctorate requirement is 2022, for students applying. Just backing you up, and informing.

"Consequently, the Councilon Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) mandated that all studentsentering a nurse anesthesia educational program on or after January 1, 2022, must graduate with adoctoral degree." AANA website

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Elkpark, which school was it that didn't view DNP to be equal to PhD for educators? Just curious. Thanks!

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