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Beth Heuer1, Jessica L Spruit1, Anne Derouin1
1The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH.
Abstract:
The pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) profession currently faces obstacles imposed by financial, systematic, political and population issues. Many of the obstacles may be overcome as pediatric NPs apply competencies obtained in their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preparation. Key competencies of the DNP education enhance pediatric NPs for critical roles in leadership, health policy engagement, quality improvement initiatives, development of nurse-led models of care and scholarship. This article provides a resounding call to all pediatric NPs to obtain the value-added knowledge and skills of the DNP to strengthen the profession and create a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.
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