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Opening doors: The practice degree that changes practice.
Marie Annette Brown1, Louise Kaplan
1Marie Annette Brown is a professor at the University of Washington, Department of Family and Child Nursing, and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Washington Medical Center, Women's Health Care Clinic, Seattle, Wash. Louise Kaplan is an associate professor and nursing program director at St. Martin's University, Olympia, Wash. and family nurse practitioner at Tumwater Family Practice Clinic, Tumwater, Wash.
The Nurse Practitioner
|March 19, 2016
Summary
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree opens doors, transforming nursing practice. Graduates reported positive educational experiences, highlighting co-learning, unique practice thinking, and strong collegial connections.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Background:
- The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is an advanced practice degree.
- Understanding the educational experiences of early DNP graduates is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the educational experiences and practice preparation of the first three cohorts of DNP graduates from a Northwest university.
- To identify key themes related to the DNP educational journey and its impact on practice.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative research design.
- Study focused on the initial three cohorts of DNP graduates.
- Thematic analysis of participant experiences.
Main Results:
- Overarching theme: "Opening doors: The practice degree that changes practice."
- Key themes: students and faculty as colearners, explaining the DNP, thinking differently about practice, navigating the capstone, and building collegial connections.
- Graduates felt well-prepared for advanced practice roles.
Conclusions:
- The DNP program effectively prepares graduates for practice transformation.
- The educational experience fostered critical thinking and professional growth.
- The DNP degree serves as a catalyst for advancing nursing practice.
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