There’s no one right answer to the question of what degree level you should pursue to qualify as an FNP. In fact, you might end up making your decision based more on the content and instructors you find in a specific program rather than the initials that happen to go by the title.
The DNP is fast becoming the preferred degree among all nurse practitioners.
Although earning a DNP will take three years or more, and cost a third more, those extra years and dollars buy you a much more advanced education.