Just a question, i was wondering what the difference is between DNP and an rn with a Ph.D. I know its a little silly, but it's confussing. I'm guessing that DNP is a nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, so what kind of a nurse has a Ph.D?Thanks :)
allnurses Guide ghillbert, MSN, NP 3,796 Posts Specializes in CTICU. Has 27 years experience. Dec 28, 2008 There's a lot of info about the difference on this site.DNP is a clinical/practice doctorate. PhD is a research doctorate.
UVA Grad Nursing 1,068 Posts Dec 29, 2008 There are many good threads here about the DNP.I've also put a simple grid on my own website with the differences between the PHD and DNP programs at the University of Virginia (focus, courses, expectations, job outlooks, etc).http://www.nursing.virginia.edu/programs/phddnpcompare/
want to do good 86 60 Posts Dec 29, 2008 The website you put up really clarified the differences well! Thank you :)
HeartsOpenWide, RN 2 Articles; 2,889 Posts Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne. Dec 29, 2008 DNP is more clinical based while PhD is more research based.
