Prereq: Admission to DNP program or consent of instructor. Coreq: MSN degree or NUR 924; and graduate level statistics course.
This seminar will provide students with an overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, with a focus on historical development and contemporary practice issues. Roles of the advanced practice nurse (APN) with a DNP degree will be analyzed in the context of current policy statements from accrediting and professional organizations. Core competencies of APNs with DNP degrees will be applied to students' specialty roles. Portfolio development will be discussed.
This seminar will provide students with an overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, with a focus on historical development and contemporary practice issues. Roles of the advanced practice nurse (APN) with a DNP degree will be analyzed in the context of current policy statements from accrediting and professional organizations. Core competencies of APNs with DNP degrees will be applied to students' specialty roles. Portfolio development will be discussed.