Nichols surveyed CNOs at public and teaching hospitals in Michigan to assess their views on the use and effect of DNP-prepared nurses at their various facilities. She asked about DNP nurses' practice settings, employment of the four types of APRNs, chief nursing officers' satisfaction with DNP-prepared nurses' organizational impact, and their opinions on DNP nurses' influence on achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Her study findings, which were published in the February issue of The Journal of Nursing Administration, were quite telling. View the discussion thread. This report includes recommendations for securing institutional approval to transition an MSN into a DNP program; preparing faculty to teach in DNP programs; addressing regulatory, licensure, accreditation, and certification issues; and collecting evaluation data.
Schools nationwide that have initiated the DNP are reporting sizable and competitive student enrollment. Employers are quickly recognizing the unique contribution these expert nurses are making in the practice arena, and the demand for DNP-prepared nurses continues to grow. DNP programs are now available in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
From to , the number of students enrolled in DNP programs increased from 32, to 36, The many nursing career paths available to individuals with a DNP could make a rewarding career within your reach. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Scientists.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Political Scientists. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Postsecondary Teachers. Skip to main content. Health Care Executive To be successful, hospitals, private practices and long-term care facilities need to operate like well-oiled machines, which is why they need strong leaders who can keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Nursing Faculty Members of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN have called the future nursing shortage a looming crisis and are working diligently with policymakers, universities, nursing organizations and the media to raise awareness about this problem.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN Advanced practice registered nursing encompasses positions such as nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurse-midwives. Health Care Lobbyist Working as a lobbyist may not immediately come to mind when individuals contemplate nursing career paths, but DNP graduates who enjoy politics and want to influence health care policy should consider the field.
Clinical Researcher The field of clinical nursing research may be the right choice for certain professionals. Sources: U. Learn more about the online Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Download Brochure. Apply Now. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 26 percent faster than average growth rate in the profession over the next eight years. With an aging and growing population, nurse practitioners can help alleviate the shortage of primary care providers as well as increase access to high quality, cost-effective care according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Additionally, nursing faculty shortages across the country are limiting student capacity when there is a growing need for more educated nurses according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
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