UTA vs. TTU. Frontier

[nurseNsearch15]

This is my first post on this site but I have enjoyed the threads very much and they have helped me with a lot of confusion regarding this crazy proffession we have all willingly entered. I am half way done with my ADN program here in Austin Texas and have applied with Texas Tech University and University of Arlington (both onine ADN-BSN programs) to attain my BSN post graduation. I do not plan on stopping there by any means.

My original plan was to go for my FNP (again online) with either program that I get accepted for my ADN-BSN because the consensus is that its "easier" to stay at one school, which makes sense. I am now seriously considering my DNP.

• TTU is the cheaper route
  
• UTA is the easier to get into route (from what I have read)
  
• Frontier "seems" like the more direct route (meaning they have BSN-FNP-DNP already built into the curriculum)
  

I plan on working as RN while getting BSN so my 1-2 years of RN experience should be taken care of

I am interested in ANY information with ANY of these schools because my options are very very open at the moment.

Main Questions

• Does anybody know about these DNP programs and why are you getting your DNP?
  
• Does anybody know about how much it costs to get your FNP? DNP? from these schools
  
• How long will it take to get FNP from the school? DNP?
  

I know this is a lot and I will take any advice or information from anyone that can give it!

Hope all is well!

[Nurse2long]

Apply to all of them. It is very competitive!