http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/np_1/archive/2009/06/08/dnp-more-expensive-than-md.aspxWhen I think of how the economy is affecting NPs' decisions to pursue a doctor of nursing practice degree, two scenarios come immediately to mind: Someone who has recently lost a job might decide that now is the perfect time to go back to school. Alternatively,enCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 61120.2)http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/np_1/archive/2009/06/08/dnp-more-expensive-than-md.aspx#39216Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:55:48 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:39216judith jones<p>I am still flummoxed (is that a word, because that's how I feel) regarding whether or not to pursue this DNP. I do not want to teach; I do not want to do research and I do not want to open my own practice. So, please tell me what is the point, particularly if I am not going to be getting paid any more and it can further confuse the patient? </p> <p>Will those of us who do not go back to school, be grandfathered in?</p> http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/np_1/archive/2009/06/08/dnp-more-expensive-than-md.aspx#39019Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:05:27 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:39019Jennifer Scott<p>This is one of the main reasons why I have decided to sit back and watch the DNP issue for a while. I can't afford to go back to school and work full time and not get reimbursed for it. If it doesn't mean full reimbursement from the insurance companies or that we can't have prescription authority in Florida, or independent practice, what's the use? I can still take care of my patients without it.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.arnp.blogspot.com">http://www.arnp.blogspot.com</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.npplace.com">http://www.npplace.com</a></p>