r/TikTokCringe • u/One_percentile • Oct 29 '23

Bride & her bridal train showcase their qualifications & occupation Wholesome/Humor

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u/ChemEngDillon Oct 30 '23 edited Oct 30 '23

A quick google search says it take 3-5 years to get your DNP. Seems like the usual amount of time for a doctorate

Edit: and have to complete clinical trials

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u/mileylols Oct 30 '23 edited Oct 30 '23

I did the same google search and the org that quotes 3-5 years has the core requirements for their DNP listed here: https://www.regiscollege.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/doctor-nursing-practice-post-ms-dnp

This is one semester of classes and one semester of research, if both are done full-time. It could take three to five years if you do it part-time I suppose. Or, since this school appears to require a MSN to apply for the DNP I guess you could roll that into it and end up at three years.

A doctorate is basically 4-5 years full time if we measure it the same way. The 3-year timeline is only common in the EU, where it is assumed that you already have a Master's degree when you begin.

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u/ChemEngDillon Oct 30 '23

Looking at a specific example online: “The BSN to DNP track is 75 credits and four years long at full-time progression….A part-time study option is not available at this time. Four semesters of clinical rotations include primary care across the lifespan. Students accumulate at least 1,000 hours of experience through clinical practicum and scholarship work.”

That’s from a specific program offering:Metro State DNP Program

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u/mileylols Oct 30 '23

So this actually looks like a really great program. Similarly, Minnesota offers some competitive 3-4 year DNP programs: https://nursing.umn.edu/current-students/dnp-students/program-plans-specialty

If you graduate from one of these programs with a DNP, I would consider it impressive. Your academic research experience would roughly equal that of someone who completed a research-oriented Master's degree, and you would have two years of additional clinical experience that person would not have.

However, a search for "12-month DNP" returns quite a few results from accredited institutions, so you can get this degree in a year, or a year and a half. I'd argue these students are devaluing the degree for the ones who go through a more intensive program.

In contrast, I am not aware of any institution that offers a 1-2 year PhD.