What is a DNP and how does it differ from the research nursing doctorate (PhD, DNSc, DNS)?
The DNP degree was endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in their 2004 Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing to give nurses the option of pursuing a clinically-focused practice doctorate instead of the traditional research doctorate. The practice doctorate is intended for advanced clinicians who are in direct or indirect clinical practice. The focus of the DNP is to provide nurses with additional education in the areas of health policy, organizational leadership and management, and additional clinical nursing expertise with a focus on evidence-based practice. The overall intent is to improve the health outcomes of individuals, families and communities through translation of clinical research. The research nursing doctorate is a research intensive degree and is designed to prepare leaders in nursing science and scientific investigation.
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- How does the DNP differ from the PhD, DNS, or DNSc in terms of curriculum content, research competencies, outcomes and roles occupied?
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- How does the DNP differ from the PhD or other research doctorates?
