Why DNP and not MD?

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I'm really curious about why the AACN wants all NPs to become DNPs. I understand the notion of "advancing nursing practice" but I think that there's going be a backlash towards this because (1)if you get the additional education, it doesn't mean you actually have the stature of and MD (2) what is it that you actually study? (3)if it requires you to get the same amount of schooling, why not just go for your MD?

This thread has gone off the rails. Please just let it die, it's devolved into ridiculousness with opinions based on no factual evidence.

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I'm doctor moppinheimer, your janitor.

Let me clean the floor before Dr. Phlebolious comes in and takes your blood.

Dr. ScrotalSweep will then give your bedbath

Dr. IVannapushalot, your nurse will give your demerol

all of this will be recorded by Dr. TypenEat your secretary.

Degree inflation.

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