Doctor of Nursing Practice: Australia

This article explores the applicability of the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Australian nurse practitioner (NP) perspective. NPs have been endorsed to practice in Australia for more than 13 years in many diverse roles requiring education beyond that of the current master’s level. However, there is little formal university training beyond this level. Current regulatory requirements, clinical practice settings, and the small number of NPs practicing do not provide the impetus to expand NP education requirements at this time.

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Finding the middle ground-adopting the Doctor of Nursing Practice for nurse practitioner education as a post-Master’s program while leaving Master’s level education intact

Clinical Nursing Studies ◽

10.5430/cns.v1n1p51 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Pamela Aselton ◽

Kimberly Joerg ◽

Sandra G. Affenito

Keyword(s):

Nurse Practitioner ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Master's Level ◽

Master's Program ◽

Middle Ground ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Practitioner Education ◽

Nurse Practitioner Education

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Development of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Practitioner Minimum Data Set (DNP NP MDS)

Journal of Professional Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.12.012 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 39 ◽

pp. 54-68

Author(s):

Asefeh Faraz Covelli ◽

Susan Weber Buchholz ◽

Leanne H. Fowler ◽

Sharon Beasley ◽

Mary Beth Bigley

Keyword(s):

Nurse Practitioner ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Practice Nurse ◽

Minimum Data Set ◽

Data Set ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Minimum Data

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The Development of Nurse Practitioner Preparation beyond the Master's Level: What is the Debate About?

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship ◽

10.2202/1548-923x.1928 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Kelly Brar ◽

Geertje Boschma ◽

Fairleth McCuaig

Keyword(s):

Nurse Practitioners ◽

Nurse Practitioner ◽

The United States ◽

Master's Level ◽

Close Attention ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

History Of ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy ◽

Career Options ◽

Practice Doctorate

The nursing discipline in the United States (US) has a history of creating various doctorates. One such degree, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), serves as an alternative to the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) exploring career options. The availability of the DNP has sparked a debate within the profession: close attention to the issues is warranted for any school considering the development of a DNP program. However, some of these issues are not applicable, or apply differently to other contexts including Canada, where the highest level of education for an NP is a PhD. This article will review the history of doctoral education in both countries, compare the practice-focused and research-focused doctorates, discuss the issues of debate, and explore implications for NP practice. To fully inform the decision of the NP, we recommend further research to explore the need for a practice doctorate.

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The Need for Advanced Clinical Education for Nurse Practitioners Continues Despite Expansion of Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs

Policy Politics & Nursing Practice ◽

10.1177/1527154419882310 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 183-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Grant R. Martsolf ◽

Julie Sochalski

Keyword(s):

Health Systems ◽

Nurse Practitioners ◽

Nurse Practitioner ◽

Clinical Education ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Position Statement ◽

Transition To Practice ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Clinical Doctorate ◽

Fellowship Programs

We read with great interest Mundinger and Carter’s exposition of how, in their view, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education has lost its way and what consequences might result. Mundinger and Carter note that DNP programs are overwhelming focused on nonclinical practice. We share the concern of Mundinger and Carter about the future of nurse practitioner (NP) education within the context of expanding DNP programs. In this commentary, we raise concerns about NP transition to practice and the limited, but concerning, evidence that new NPs struggle in their transition to practice. We note that this concern is magnified as NPs continue to move into specialty roles. Health systems have responded to this concern by developing residency and fellowship programs. Fifteen years after the AACN position statement on the clinical doctorate was issued, the goal of DNP education remains an unfinished project. An important question remains: Can, will, and how should DNP programs deliver?

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Translation of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Into Australian Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Candidate Practice

Clinical Scholars Review ◽

10.1891/1939-2095.4.1.44 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 44-50

Author(s):

Andrew Scanlon

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Nurse Practitioner ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

East Coast ◽

The United States ◽

Practice Change ◽

Effect Change ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Clinical Doctorate ◽

Australian Health

There is an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degrees available in the United States, enabling its graduates to effect change in their own clinical practice locally and influencing change nationally. This is the aim of such programs, for its graduates to be at the forefront of practice change and endeavor. The question then is how far can a program extend itself before its teachings become irrelevant? Is it outside the state or tristate area, west or east coast of the United States, North America, or beyond? The purpose of this article is to examine how a clinical doctorate taught in the United States is translatable to Australian health care system.

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Clinical Expert

Clinical Scholars Review ◽

10.1891/1939-2095.8.1.80 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 80-83

Author(s):

Fiona Paul

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Health Care Organizations ◽

Advanced Practice ◽

Pediatric Hospital ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Terminal Degree ◽

Clinical Expert

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree offers an alternative to research-focused curricula for nurses seeking a terminal degree with a focus on advanced clinical practice and leadership. The number of DNP programs and graduates has been growing since the onset of this degree. Some health care organizations have struggled with the best way to incorporate the advanced skills of the DNP graduates into their practice. This article reflects on the author’s experience as a DNP-educated advanced practice registered nurse in a tertiary pediatric hospital. A case study is presented to demonstrate how the DNP education has impacted the level of clinical practice.

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