January 2012 - Posts

How to Complete 1,000 Clinical Hours for the DNP
January 27, 2012 9:44 AM by Michael Zychowicz

Q: Although I support the addition of clinical time for an entry-level DNP (new to the APN role), I question the usefulness of my practicing additional hours after 11 years of practice, which has included formal precepting of MSN APN students and informal Read More...

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Inspiration to Get a DNP Degree
January 20, 2012 9:50 AM by Catherine Nichols

To DNP or not to DNP, that is the question. I am an adult nurse practitioner currently working with a vast array of multiple socioeconomic status, multicultural, multilingual and indigent populations, diagnosing and treating breast cancer patients and Read More...

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DNP Time Commitment: Working Full Time
January 13, 2012 1:04 PM by Mai Kung

Last week I answered a question from a prospective DNP who was worried about time commitment. I got the perspective of a current BSN student to help. Kirstyn Smith is a BSN student, and she writes the following: Don't be scared! I just finished the first Read More...

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A Pre-BSN Student Contemplates the DNP
January 6, 2012 12:32 PM by Mai Kung

Q: I haven't even begun college yet, but I pretty much have my mind set on becoming a DNP. But after doing some research on how tough the program is, it has me pretty scared! I read that at least 1,000 clinical hours are required, and you DON'T get paid Read More...

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