February 2012 - Posts

Working While Getting a DNP Degree
February 24, 2012 10:03 AM by Mai Kung

Last month I answered a question from a prospective DNP who was worried about time commitment. Here was her question: 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 Read More...

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The DNP's Relevance to Me
February 17, 2012 10:53 AM by Catherine Nichols

As a soon-to-be DNP graduate, actualizing the DNP role has transformed my practice and views on nursing itself. Incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge, systems thinking and understanding of our current healthcare system’s complexities has revolutionized Read More...

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The DNP: An Eye-Opening Experience
February 10, 2012 9:32 AM by Lisa Chism, NP

I have been a champion for the DNP since before I enrolled in a DNP program in 2006. In fact, I was the first student to apply to Oakland University in Rochester Michigan when they began interviewing students for their program. This also happened to be Read More...

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DNP Creates Infinite Possibilities for Healthcare
February 3, 2012 10:16 AM by Meg Carman

Greetings, DNP Answers readers! My name is Meg Carman, and I am an acute care NP practicing with Wake Emergency Physicians in Raleigh, N.C. I am also on faculty at Duke University School of Nursing, in the ABSN program. I completed my DNP program at Duke Read More...

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