DNP Answers : General Interest

The DNP in the ED

Meg Carman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:13:00 GMT

Q: Please describe the DNP role in your NP specialty. A: I will step up on my DNP soapbox once again to say that completing your DNP serves to open up a new way of thinking, a way to approach your practice. It is not an avenue for developing a new position...(read more)

Educational Opportunities for Those Not Wanting a DNP

Lisa Chism, NP — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:36:00 GMT

Q: How can NPs who don't go back to get a DNP elevate their knowledge in similar ways? A: Great question! My first suggestion is to become familiar with the Essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Nurisng Practice . The essentials guide the curriculum...(read more)

DNP Utilization

Catherine Nichols — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:06:00 GMT

Q: Do you know of any recent data indicating the number of DNPs currently in faculty positions in the U.S.? Also, do you know of any data on the yearly number of scholarly publications by DNPs? Thanks. A: The DNP degree is the new kid on the block in...(read more)

How the DNP Changed Me

Mai Kung — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:09:00 GMT

How has a doctor of nursing practice degree changed me? Simply stated, the DNP degree has given me the tools and provided me with opportunities to do what I aspired to do. When I went through my undergraduate and graduate programs all I wanted was to...(read more)

DNP Time Commitment: Working Full Time

Mai Kung — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:04:00 GMT

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)

Will I Get a Good Job With a DNP?

Lisa Chism, NP — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Q: I am thinking about starting a post-bachelor's DNP program in primary adult/gerontologic nursing with a subspecialty in education. This will be quite expensive and I need to know job prospects. Since this is a new degree, what would this degree prepare...(read more)

Is a DNP Like an MD?

Michael Zychowicz — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Q: What can a primary care physician do that a DNP cannot? As I understand it they cannot admit a patient to a hospital. Are there other items? This is a great question. Many people are confused about how obtaining a DNP academic degree affects your scope...(read more)

Tenure for DNPs in Academia

Michael Zychowicz — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:06:00 GMT

Q: I have seen tenure for the PhD nurse in academic centers, but not the DNP. Why the disconnect? A: This is a great question and I write this as a DNP-prepared nurse educator who was tenured at a college of nursing where previously I was a faculty member....(read more)

Advanced Nursing Practice vs. Advanced Practice Nursing

David G. O'Dell — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:15:00 GMT

Q: How do you distinguish between advanced nursing practice and advanced practice nursing foci in the DNP prepared professional? This question and the variety of answers within our nursing discipline may be the bane of our ability to be taken seriously...(read more)

Will Practicing NPs Be Pushed to Get DNPs?

Mai Kung — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Q: I recently completed my MSN as an FNP. Do you believe there will be a push for all MSNs to complete their DNP to be competitive with new DNP-prepared APRNs? A: The DNP movement has gained wide acceptance since the AACN announced its position statement...(read more)

Response to the DNP Certification Exam

Lisa Chism, NP — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:09:00 GMT

Q: What is your view of certification exams for DNP graduates? A: Regarding certification of APRNs, AACN supports national certification for all APRNs but currently does not recognize a certification exam that distinguishes between the master’s-level...(read more)