[NPInfo] re: DNP thread

[Diana Galler]

Unfortunately, I doubt that the DNP degree will ever be considered a "terminal" degree for NPs... it will be entry level only with the PhD and DNSc still the "ultimate" degrees.  Already I've heard discussions of DNP-to-PhD programs and it just makes me want to spit!!! I don't think I will ever hit the top rung in nursing in this lifetime since they keep dangling that darn carrot further and further away just as I get closer to nabbing it.
  Dena Galler


  I agree that the move to DNP is not the magic wand that will immediately
change reimbursement, respect, access to care, etc..... but from a
professional standpoint it is a needed move to show a terminal practice
degree for the profession. 



Mary Elizabeth 



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