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Doctor of Nursing Practice National Study, Part II: Study Findings.
Ronda D Mintz-Binder1, Carol A Boswell2, Patricia E Allen1
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Lubbock.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|March 26, 2026
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practitioners significantly impact practice, education, and service. The DNP Leaders in Practice Assessment (DNPLPA) Tool reveals diverse DNP roles and their contributions to nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Leadership
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Ongoing inquiry into the distinct practices of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals.
- Development of the DNP Leaders in Practice Assessment (DNPLPA) Tool to evaluate DNP roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact and scope of practice for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals.
- To utilize the DNPLPA Tool to gather data on DNP activities.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods online study was conducted with a national sample.
- 208 practicing DNP nurses participated in the study.
Main Results:
- Staff Outcomes-based questions yielded the highest mean scores, followed by Patient/Population Outcomes.
- Qualitative data analysis identified key themes: Implementation, Dissemination, and Professional Expectations.
- Exemplars highlighted the broad spectrum of current DNP professional activities.
Conclusions:
- Study data confirm significant DNP contributions to practice, education, and service.
- Scholarly activities undertaken by DNP professionals were validated.
- The DNPLPA Tool provided comprehensive data enhancing the understanding of DNP practice.
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