November 6, 2009, Newsletter Issue #21: Tips for Earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

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While nurse practitioners are only required to have a Master’s degree and licensure in their state, advanced education can provide additional opportunities and more income. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree provides nurse practitioners with credentials that are similar to physicians, clinical psychologists and dentists. Read on to learn more about earning this degree.

DNP programs typically require a student study 3-4 years after completing their bachelor of nursing program. During this time nurse practitioners will learn how to diagnosis and clinically manage patient illness. They will also need to sit for their state exam to gain certification. With this degree, you can expect a salary bump of about $20,000.

And remember, when looking for nurse practitioner employment, make sure to partner with a great staffing firm. Since they already have relationships established with employers, it makes it much easier to land a job.

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