Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Doctor_of_Nursing_Practice_(DNP)
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:doctoral_degree
gptkbp:abbreviation DNP
gptkbp:accreditation gptkb:Commission_on_Collegiate_Nursing_Education
gptkb:Accreditation_Commission_for_Education_in_Nursing
gptkbp:alternativeTo PhD in Nursing
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:credentialFor nurse anesthetists
clinical nurse specialists
nurse practitioners
nurse midwives
gptkbp:curriculumIncludes gptkb:public_policy
quality improvement
informatics
evidence-based practice
leadership courses
clinical residencies
gptkbp:degree terminal degree
professional doctorate
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:Doctor_of_Philosophy_(PhD)
medical doctorate (MD)
gptkbp:duration 2-4 years
gptkbp:emphasizes clinical leadership
application of research
healthcare systems improvement
gptkbp:enables leadership roles
clinical practice roles
healthcare policy roles
gptkbp:field nursing
gptkbp:focus leadership
clinical practice
evidence-based practice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
gptkbp:introducedIn 2001
gptkbp:level gptkb:doctoral_degree
gptkbp:offeredBy colleges
universities
gptkbp:prerequisite gptkb:Master_of_Science_in_Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
gptkbp:purpose improve patient outcomes
translate research into practice
prepare nurses for highest level of clinical practice
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkb:American_Association_of_Colleges_of_Nursing
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:state_boards_of_nursing
gptkbp:relatedTo PhD in Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing_(BSN)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6