Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 24, 2026

The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
Assessing DNP impact using program evaluations to capture healthcare system change
Ursula A Pritham1, Patricia White
1Ursula A. Pritham is an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University, School of Nursing, Statesboro, Ga. Patricia White is a professor and practice director of the DNP Program School of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Programs at Simmons College, Boston, Mass.
Abstract:
The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree was formalized in 2004. Data evaluating the impact of DNP-prepared nurses on individual patient care, population health, and healthcare system outcomes are limited. This article demonstrates how the DNP Essentials can be used to frame DNP program evaluation data.
Related Concept Videos
Nursing Evaluation
Methods of Documentation III: PIE
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning,...
Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation
Current Trends in Nursing II
Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:

