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Using effects-based reasoning to examine the DNP as the single entry degree for advanced practice nursing.

Marilyn K Rhodes1

  • 1Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing, USA. mrhodes2@aum.edu

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is now the required degree for advanced practice nurses (APNs). This analysis explores the DNP

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) endorsed the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2004 as the sole entry degree for advanced practice nurses (APNs) starting in 2015.
  • This endorsement has led to substantial transformations in graduate nursing programs, with 153 DNP programs currently active and 106 more in development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the real and potential outcomes of the DNP degree becoming the standard entry-level qualification for APN practice.
  • To analyze the factors influencing the DNP initiative and apply an effects-based-reasoning framework.

Main Methods:

  • The study employs an effects-based-reasoning framework to evaluate the DNP initiative.
  • It assesses the DNP initiative's acceptance or rejection by APN programs and professional organizations.
  • The broader impacts on the healthcare community are also examined.

Main Results:

  • The article discusses the factors that drove the DNP initiative.
  • It details the application of effects-based reasoning to analyze outcomes.
  • The acceptance and impact of the DNP on APN programs and the healthcare sector are explored.

Conclusions:

  • The article provides concluding observations on the DNP initiative's effects.
  • It offers insights into the ongoing evolution of advanced practice nursing education and practice.
  • The long-term implications for the healthcare system are considered.