Doctorate of nursing practice

You’ve heard the hype about this new degree, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), but you already provide excellent patient care, so why do you need more education? The purpose of this article is to offer you enough information to answer the question "Should I get a DNP?"

Nearly 15 years ago, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) was the first to recommended that by 2015 the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) become the educational minimum for all four APRN roles– nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife and clinical nurse specialist. The recommendation went so far as to push for all existing

Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Love my AKA

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

You are an educator and thinking about getting a doctorate degree but cannot decide which is the better option for you, EdD or Phd.

Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where an individual doubts their abilities and feels like a fraud, despite evidence of their competence and accomplishments. In the context of nurse practitioners (NPs), it can manifest as feeling inadequate or unworthy of the title of NP, or feeling like you don't belong

On May 20 Coppin State University granted its first doctoral degrees to Khalilah Jefferson and Jennifer P. Pope. Both received their Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Helene Fuld School of Nursing. From L-R: Dr. Tracey Murray, Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Joan Tilghman, Associate Dean for the School of Nursing, Dr. Jennifer […]

<p>Have you ever thought about pursuing your DNP? I get a lot of people asking about the DNP. They want to know, “Should I do my Masters or Doctorate?” “I’ve got my DNP, now what?” These are good questions, but this is not my area of expertise. The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree rolled out […]</p>

A doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is one of the best options for nurses who want to access the highest positions in their field and earn a higher salary.