Abstract

Nurses are experts in health care. DNP-prepared nurses are well-positioned to lead the development of health policy at local, national and international levels. A compelling argument for DNP students to choose health policy topics for their projects will be presented. A template for policy-related projects will be presented.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Charlotte Swint, DNP, Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, Kentucky, USA

Sigma Membership

Chi Pi

Lead Author Affiliation

Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, Kentucky, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Keywords:

DNP, DNP Project, Health Policy

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The DNP project can catalyze nurses to become health policy leaders

Washington, DC, USA

Nurses are experts in health care. DNP-prepared nurses are well-positioned to lead the development of health policy at local, national and international levels. A compelling argument for DNP students to choose health policy topics for their projects will be presented. A template for policy-related projects will be presented.