Does implementation of the DNP mean advanced practice nurses will no longer be permitted to practice without a doctorate?
Nurses currently holding master’s degrees will continue to practice in their current capacities. It is anticipated that most states will “grandfather” in those nurses holding advanced practice certification prior to 2015. A similar process occurred when the field of pharmacy moved from requiring a bachelor’s degree to a professional doctorate for licensure.
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