Illustrates how the DNP degree fosters opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare
The first resource of its kind, this engaging handbook delivers practical guidance on the burgeoning roles and career opportunities afforded by the DNP degree, as well as the knowledge and skills required for career advancement. It provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of the value of the DNP degree and how it supports opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare at academic, policy, organizational, site, and patient-care levels.
Following an overview of the DNP degree, along with a discussion of key competencies required for success in any DNP arena, this guide examines the various roles a DNP graduate can hold. Chapters highlight potential career paths, education and certification requirements, opportunities and challenges, and the integration of relevant AACN DNP Essentials. Reflection questions and resources for further exploration conclude each chapter.
Key Features:- Delivers practical guidance on the DNP degree, potential roles, and career opportunities
- Describes how to integrate DNP Essentials into practice
- Discusses key competencies required for success in any DNP role
- Illustrates potential career paths with education and certification requirements
- Promotes self-reflection with thought-provoking questions
- Includes resources for further exploration
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| Preface |
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1 Pursuing the DNP Degree |
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2 Making Sense of the DNP Essentials |
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3 Applying the DNP Essentials to Practice |
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Part II ROLES FOR THE DNP |
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4 Juxtaposition of the DNP |
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5 The DNP-Prepared Nurse as a Clinician |
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6 The DNP-Prepared Nurse as an Executive |
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7 The DNP-Prepared Nurse as an Educator |
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8 The DNP-Prepared Nurse as an Informatics Specialist |
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9 The DNP-Prepared Nurse as an Entrepreneur |
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Denise Menonna-Quinn DNP, RN, NPD-BC, AOCNS, BMTCN Education Specialist, Oncology Division Hackensack Meridian Healthcare Hackensack, New Jersey Nursing Faculty Professor, Ameritech College of Healthcare Draper, Utah Adjunct Clinical Professor, Felician University Rutherford, New Jersey
Toni Tortorella Genova, DNP, APN-C, FNP-BC, NP-C, is a tenured faculty member at Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey.
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