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MSN vs. DNP: Choosing the Right Path for Your Nursing Career

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There are different types of MSN degrees; therefore, knowing your ultimate goals as a nurse is important to ensure you pursue the degree that best matches. Completing a DNP advances your nursing career and emphasizes applying research to implement evidence-based practice, improving patient outcomes, and impacting the healthcare system.

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The Benefits of Earning Your DNP

Minority Nurse

A Rigorous Education One clear benefit of earning a DNP is that it offers an unequaled rigorous clinical training pathway. In some DNP programs, you can choose a clinical nurse specialist or educator track, or you can choose to focus on direct patient care as an expert clinician.