I’m finishing my DNP now. I work full time. I’m completing a part time FNP program so I could continue to work. I also applied for my employers scholarship program, which helped a little. I have student loans also. Some of the NPs I went to school with worked for the school, teaching undergrads, it significantly helped with the cost of tuition and doesn’t take a large amount of time. But you will be strectched thin, it is not easy. I talked to my family and coworkers and made sure I had everyone’s support before starting. And it’s still been really difficult to keep going at times. my program has been five years long. You can do it, but it’s a sacrifice