RN to DNP program

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Hello everyone,

I am interested in pursuing advanced education preferably in Family Nurse Practitioner track. I am in the process of looking for an RN to DNP school that would suit my work/family juggling lifestyle which in this day and age online seems to be the best option. There are 100s of schools out there; each with different expectations and requirements which makes it harder to choose one. Anyone out there who is looking for schools or has found a school that they would recommend? I completed my RN to BSN through an online school & enjoyed the online experience, except the school I went to didn't have what I want to continue for my advanced degree. Any suggestion, ideas or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

No school recommendations, just wanted to make sure you are aware that DNP is not required for NPs. You broaden your search to include MSN-NP programs. (I see a lot of comments from folks who think the recommendation for DNP was some type of mandate. It is not- in ANY of the 50 states.)

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Thank you so much for your comment. Yes! I do understand the MSN-NP is an option, however, I am thinking I should go a head and do the DNP since I do aspire that some day I like to have a PHD/DNP degree. I am open to the option of BSN-MSN (NP) or BSN-DNP. May I ask if you are an NP? if so what school did you do your MSN at?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Frontier Nursing University

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Specializes in Critical Care; Recovery.

Yes Frontier seems to stand out. Also look into University of South Alabama.

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Thank you Klone & Larry3337! I have read a lot about University of Southern Alabama, both positive and negative comments about their FNP program. I have a plan to check it out myself. I am going to look into Frontier as I haven't done much research on this school yet.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Recovery.

I personally know people who went to USA and are currently licensed practitioners. It is a good school and the work is not difficult. I will be applying there and Frontier.

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What about the university of Arizona. Has anyone heard anything about that school?

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I personally know people who went to USA and are currently licensed practitioners. It is a good school and the work is not difficult. I will be applying there and Frontier.

Hi... I am debating on USA as well for one of my choices... The people that you know that went there did they say if it was self taught learning or live online classrooms? I looked at a sample schedule and to me it looks like it will be difficult... I would love to hear more!!! Also, did they mention anything about the clinical?

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