Abstract

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared nurses are uniquely positioned to meet the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) call to nursing for increased involvement and action in improving our healthcare system. The DNP is a clinical doctorate that prepares graduates for advanced nursing roles that include research, leadership, academia and clinical practice.

Author Details

Monica L. Tenhunen, DNP, RN, GNP-BC; Sarah Heinonen, DNP, RN, APRN; Barbara L. Buchko, DNP, RN, C-MNN; Jeanine Frumenti, DNP, RN

Sigma Membership

Iota Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas, USA

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Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

DNP Prepared Nurses, Healthcare Impact, Nurses' Roles

Conference Name

National DNP Conference

Conference Host

Doctors of Nursing Practice

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The expert role of the DNP prepared nurse impacting healthcare systems: Bench to bedside, classroom to boardroom

Washington, DC, USA

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared nurses are uniquely positioned to meet the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) call to nursing for increased involvement and action in improving our healthcare system. The DNP is a clinical doctorate that prepares graduates for advanced nursing roles that include research, leadership, academia and clinical practice.