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Facts and fallacies: the practice doctorate.

Arlene M Sperhac1, Patricia Clinton

  • 1Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, Rush University, Chicago, Ill, USA. arlene_sperhac@rush.edu

Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
|November 4, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The practice doctorate is emerging, raising concerns for nurse practitioners. This article reviews its development and potential impact on pediatric and other nurse practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Advanced Practice Nursing

Background:

  • Ongoing discourse in professional organizations concerning the rise of the practice doctorate.
  • Emergence of the practice doctorate has generated apprehension among some nurse practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide an overview of the practice doctorate.
  • Detail the current progress and development of the practice doctorate concept.
  • Analyze the potential impact of the practice doctorate on pediatric and other nurse practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of professional discussions and developments.
  • Analysis of the practice doctorate concept.
  • Impact assessment on advanced practice nursing roles.

Main Results:

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  • The practice doctorate is a developing concept with active professional discussion.
  • Concerns exist among current nurse practitioners regarding this educational shift.
  • Potential impacts on scope of practice and role identity are under consideration.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the practice doctorate is crucial for nurse practitioners.
  • Further dialogue is needed to address concerns and clarify the role of practice doctorates.
  • The evolution of advanced practice nursing education requires ongoing evaluation.