Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) position statement on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for Women's health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) was approved by the Board of Directors June, 2016. NPWH supports a pragmatic approach for the continuing evolution to the DNP as entry level for WHNPs. During the transition, study of the impact of DNP education on quality, access, and cost of healthcare should be ongoing. NPWH will continue to advocate at organizational and legislative levels to ensure that policies and regulations support the practice of all WHNPs.

Description

This position statement has been previously published as NPWH. (2016). Position Statement on the Doctor of Nursing Practice for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners. Women's Healthcare: A Clinical Journal for NPs, 4(3), 18-19.

Notes

This position statement was updated in June 2020. Please search this collection for the updated statement.

Author Details

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

Type

Position Statement

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

DNP, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Publisher

HealthCom Media

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Review Type

None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-08-01

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