If and when the requirements are officially changed, it is understood that current APRNs practicing with an MSN will be grandfathered in, and not required to earn a DNP in order to maintain their certification or licensure.

In 2006, the majority of MSN services and software were upgraded and re-branded with the new Windows Live name. This is part of Microsoft's strategy to improve its online offerings through better services and software using the Windows brand name.