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What's the difference between MSN and NP?
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Posted over 2 years ago Is there a difference between the title MSN and NP? Do I need to get my MSN before I get NP? |
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| Posted over 2 years ago An MSN is a Masters of Science in Nursing. A Nurse Practiioner is usually a Master's level program. I do hear in the future, a doctorate will be entry for an NP. An NP is a Master's prepared nurse. However not all MSN program are NP programs. Joyce Harrell, RN, OCN
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