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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Exploring the necessity of establishing a doctor of nursing practice program from experts' views: a qualitative study
Mozhgan Rivaz1, Paymaneh Shokrollahi2, Elahe Setoodegan3
1Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. mrivaz@sums.ac.ir.
Background:
Complex healthcare systems increasingly demand influential nurse leaders adept at managing changes in unstable environments. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) prepares the nurses for the most advanced level of clinical practice. The aim of this study was to explore the necessity of establishing a DNP program in Iran from experts' views.
Methods:
The study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The participants consisted of 13 faculty members and Ph.D. candidates selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through focus group and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:
The content analysis led to the extraction of two main categories: "providing infrastructures" and "DNP as an opportunity to make positive outcomes."
Conclusions:
It is concluded that it is not necessary to establish a DNP program for Iran's nursing education system. Supplying infrastructures is a crucial component to establishing a new program in Iran. Although DNP, as an opportunity to drive positive changes, is recommended, in the current situation, using alternative solutions may yield better outcomes than establishing a DNP program.
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