Capturing the Impact of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree on West Texas Health Care

This column concerns itself with the issue of research and the doctor of nursing practice. The reports of the Institute of Medicine about patient safety, quality in healthcare, and the restructuring of education of healthcare providers are reviewed. The reasons for the creation of the doctor of nursing practice are illuminated along with the essentials of educating nurses for the role and the position statement on nursing research by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Finally, the impact that those with a doctor of nursing practice who conduct nursing research may have on the discipline of nursing is considered.

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Why Hire a Doctor of Nursing Practice–Prepared Nurse? The Value Added Impact of the Practice Doctorate

Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice ◽

10.1891/2380-9418.9.1.152 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 152-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rosanne Burson ◽

Katherine J. Moran ◽

Dianne Conrad

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Health Care Systems ◽

Value Added ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Organizational Goals ◽

Nursing Leaders ◽

Care Systems ◽

Practice Doctorate ◽

Post Baccalaureate

Nursing leaders are essential in promoting the doctor of nursing practice (DNP)-prepared nurse in various innovative roles (Nichols, O’Connor, & Dunn, 2014). However, according to the recently released RAND study,The DNP by 2015: A Study of the Institutional, Political, and Professional Issues That Facilitate or Impede Establishing a Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice Program(Auerbach et al., 2014) employers and health care organizations need outreach and data to understand the added competencies and capabilities of DNP-educated nurses. Practicing DNPs are in an excellent position to demonstrate and educate our executive colleagues. The purpose of this article is (a) to foster nursing leadership’s understanding of the uniquely prepared nursing practice doctorate, (b) to illustrate how the DNP-prepared nurse is being integrated/used to their potential within health care systems to maximize clinical and population health outcomes, and (c) to issue a call to action for nursing leadership to engage the DNP-prepared nurse to accomplish organizational goals.

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The Efficacy of a Doctor of Nursing Practice Mentoring Program

Clinical Scholars Review ◽

10.1891/1939-2095.8.2.150 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 150-159 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mikkii Swanson ◽

Ernesto Perez ◽

Mary Atkinson Smith ◽

Marietta Stanton ◽

Leigh Ann Keith ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Personal Growth ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Mentoring Relationships ◽

Mentoring Program ◽

Leadership Roles ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Career Growth ◽

Growth Problem ◽

Executive Level

Mentoring creates opportunities for guidance, collaboration, partnerships, career development, personal growth, problem solving, leadership, and scholarly advancement among others. Mentoring is not a new concept to health care or to nursing. Nurses and others in the health care field depend on various individuals for their career growth and developmental networking. Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates are encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines, assume leadership roles, and serve as mentors at the clinical, educational, or executive level. Mentoring relationships are essential for the DNP graduate to continue growing scholarly, professionally, and personally.

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Exploring the Necessity of the Establishment of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program from expertise’s view; A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.2.21253/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

mozhgan rivaz

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Nursing Education ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Managing Change ◽

Clinical Nursing

Abstract Background Complex healthcare landscape increasingly demands leaders who are adept at managing change in health care environments. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) prepares nurses for the most advance level of clinical nursing practice. The aim of this study was to explore the necessity of the establishment of the DNP program in Iran from expertise’s view.Methods This study was conducted using a qualitative approach. The participants included thirteen faculty members and PhD candidates who were selected through a purposive sampling. Data were collected through focus group and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.Results Qualitative data analysis resulted in two main categories: “provide infrastructures” and “DNP: as an opportunity to drive positive changes” with two categories respectively.Conclusion The findings showed although DNP as an opportunity to drive positive changes is necessary in the nursing education, but inadequate resources, cultural, social, and economic differences in the developing countries especially in Iran, are important limitations of the implementation of the DNP. Therefore, a multidisciplinary collaboration to provide a well-integrated means of meeting the needs of the patients recommended for better designing of the DNP and break down the obstacles.

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The Challenge of Comprehensive Care

Clinical Scholars Review ◽

10.1891/1939-2095.8.1.84 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 84-86

Author(s):

Dawn Bucher

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care System ◽

Nurse Practitioners ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Comprehensive Care ◽

Multiple Chronic Conditions ◽

Independent Practice ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Care System

Adults are living longer with multiple chronic conditions. There are many challenges to providing comprehensive care to patients around the country in today’s system. This article, although personal, discusses some challenges seen by the writer but witnessed by many. It also looks at some challenges nurse practitioners have when practicing in multiple states across the country. Lastly, I offer my opinion on certification as a Diplomate of Comprehensive Care for all Doctor of Nursing Practice clinicians who provide comprehensive care in independent practice settings. It is time to provide safe, quality, comprehensive care to our patients in a reputable health care system.

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A Modified Decision Making e-Delphi Study of Canadian Schools of Nursing Academic Leaders’ Perceptions of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree as Educational Preparation for Nursing Faculty

10.21203/rs.2.14385/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Elijah John Ahlquist ◽

Pammla Petrucka ◽

Sandra Bassendowski ◽

Diane Dahl

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Faculty ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

The United States ◽

Unexpected Finding ◽

Faculty Role ◽

Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽

Educational Preparation ◽

The Impact

Abstract Objective A shortage of doctorally prepared nursing educators is a significant challenge for Canadian undergraduate nursing education. Given the propensity for Canadian nurses to pursue doctoral education in the United States of America (USA), coupled with the extant nursing faculty shortages, the emergence of the American Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a potential alternative to the traditional PhD degree. The aim of this modified e-Delphi study is to explore perceptions of this degree as educational preparation for a faculty role. To this end, the research questions explore the key attributes in the selection of nursing faculty, the impact of tenure and promotion on faculty possessing practice-based terminal degrees, and the potential academic role for DNP-prepared faculty within the Canadian context. Results The findings suggest that research ability is an essential attribute for a faculty role, especially in a university setting, because of the emphasis placed on it within systems of tenure. An unexpected finding is the desire to recognize alternate forms of scholarship within systems of tenure. The participants also expressed that DNP-prepared faculty are suited to teaching track positions. On this basis, further research should be undertaken to expand on the findings of this exploratory study.

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