MSN Chat became a subscription service forR$20/year. On August 31, 2006 Microsoft announced that MSN Chat would no longer be provided. On October 16, 2006 MSN Chat shut down their servers at about 11:30 a.m. EST. The service closed as allegedly MSN no longer deemed it profitable to run as a subscription service.

Right now, an MSN degree is sufficient, but you'll need a doctoral degree to earn APRN licensure in the field after 2025. While a DNP is a popular option, students can also choose to earn another doctoral degree, including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Education (EdD)