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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A DNP is the last step for degree-granting practical nursing education. You typically need either an ADN or a BSN to become a registered nurse (RN), and either an MSN or a DNP to become a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) or a nurse executive.4

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PhD in Nursing vs. DNP: Which Is Right for You?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you have a BSN, you may be able to enter a BSN-entry DNP nursing program , which will include selecting a role specialty. Receive a registered nurse (RN) license. The process varies by state, but generally, you can expect to: Submit a transcript that shows an accredited school conferred a nursing degree.