Touro DNP - any recent graduates or current students?

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Specializes in Holistic FNP, AHN.

I was just accepted to the Touro Nevada DNP for a Spring 2020 start, as well as accepted to return and finish my PhD in psychology at a previous university (also a Spring start), and am really pressed to decide...

I'm trying to make a well informed decision and would appreciate any assist from folks who've recently completed Touro's DNP (or who are in the thick of it.)

The PhD will likely take at least 3 more years with the dissertation and 3x the cost, but I LOVE psych stuff so would be fun-ish, versus the Touro DNP which would be 1 year and done (provided I don't screw up of course).

Old posts on here say the Touro program has changed - wondering what recent graduates think of it? Also, I'm super curious about the added 400ish hours towards the project - what do they count or not count? Can you do it in your own private practice or do I have to find an outside site? Does your local project mentor have to sign off on everything or do you have a lot of autonomy and trust from the faculty/Touro mentor?

I totally groove on psych, but at the same time I need a doctorate sooner rather than later as I'm no longer competitive as teaching faculty because I don't have a doctorate degree.

Thanks!

Kim

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Specializes in Holistic FNP, AHN.

I had no responses, but I decided to go with Touro, so we'll see how it goes!

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Specializes in Flight Nursing/Critical Care/Education.

Hello,

I am sorry I just saw this post and for some reason no longer get notifications from AllNurses when someone posts. I enjoyed the DNP program at Touro but I graduated 3 years ago so things have probably changed. As you appear to be doing it for the doctorate initials at this time it is probably a good path to take as you can work on post masters/doctorate certifications to fulfill your love of psych once you are done and the 12 months pass QUICKLY! Just my two cents, have a great day!

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Specializes in Women's Health and Psych.

Does anybody know how much the DNP program costs?? Is it affordable to possibly pay out of pocket?

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
On 4/11/2020 at 10:40 AM, TscaggsNP said:

Does anybody know how much the DNP program costs?? Is it affordable to possibly pay out of pocket?

Talk to a counselor to see if this is valid information for the program you will be attending, but this is what I found online: https://tun.touro.edu/admissions--aid/tuition--fees/

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Specializes in Women's Health and Psych.

Thanks. I will. I think there are 3 trimesters, so the total should be around $24k give or take.

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Specializes in Psych.

Is anyone currently enrolled in the program available to provide feedback and guidance on Touro University DNP course load. I have been accepted to start for the Summer semester, and I need information on the mentor requirement, examination and what counts towards the clinical hours. Thank you everyone. Happy Nurses week.

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