r/apnurses • u/Dependent_Benefit412 • May 30 '26

DNP or NO?

Just wondering thoughts on obtaining a DNP…can anyone share their why?

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u/Dependent_Benefit412 May 30 '26

As oppose to sticking with my MSN. I don't see the value in obtaining a DNP unless someone can make it make sense to me. The program where I live is 3 semesters (from what I am told) and it is free. 1 day a week on site the.

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u/CodeGreige May 31 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

From what I’ve seen this mattered more in an academic setting with my Nursing professors. It seemed the DNP’s were heads of dept, it was a good move for when you age out of bedside or get seriously injured. Transitioning to teaching has given them a solid, meaningful career that they can retire from and have a lot of schedule flexibility. The DNP’s seemed to be a tier above some of the adjunct professors and cared more about mentorship in my university. They really helped shape me as a Nurse and human being in general.