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Debra Hampton1, Sheila Melander, Mary Kay Rayens
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Dean (Dr Hampton), MSN and DNP Programs, Academic Program Coordinator, Graduate Leadership Programs, and Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Practice and Professor (Dr Melander), and Professor and Biostatistician (Dr Rayens), University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared nurse practitioners (NPs) demonstrate greater perceived organizational impact than those with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). This highlights the value of DNP-prepared NPs for healthcare organizations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) significantly contribute to patient and organizational outcomes.
- Employers face challenges in distinguishing the impact of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)- versus Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-educated NPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between educational attainment (MSN vs. DNP), work experience, and demographic factors and the perceived effectiveness of the nurse practitioner role.
- To assess the impact of NP educational preparation on perceived organizational outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was employed.
- Data collection included demographic variables, productivity metrics, and perceived organizational outcome impacts.
Main Results:
- The study included 128 nurse practitioners with an average of 9.5 years of experience.
- Years of experience as an NP correlated with age.
- Educational preparation (MSN or DNP) showed a significant correlation with overall and specific perceived organizational outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared nurse practitioners are associated with enhanced perceived organizational outcomes.
- Hiring DNP-prepared NPs is projected to offer a return on investment for healthcare organizations.
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