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Jackie replied to the topic The History of Racism in Nursing in the forum Commission's Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing 11 months, 3 weeks ago
This report highlighted a significant issue tackling the healthcare system over many years. It has affected nurses and other healthcare professionals providing direct patient care. As the report mentions, our personal experiences and biases often influence our relationships and profession. Unconscious bias and racism have contributed to multiple…[Read more]
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Megan replied to the topic Ideas of DNP Projects in the forum DNP Student Concerns 11 months, 3 weeks ago
I feel like this is a great topic to post on this website, and it could be a great place for students to voice their ideas. What kind of experience have you had with patients? Are there any practice problems that have stood out to you?
I have been a nurse for over ten years, and I have worked -with many different types of patients, but I have…[Read more]
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Jackie started the topic The Issue Behind the Title Doctor in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The nursing profession has come a long way over the years. However, there has been an ongoing debate about DNPs using the title doctor, most notably in a clinical setting. Many view this issue as problematic because MDs and DNPs have different educational realms to get their degrees. Surprisingly, multiple healthcare professionals we collaborate…[Read more]
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Juliet became a registered member 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Jackie started the topic Understanding Professional Growth Among DNP Students in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree within the nursing profession. The course for obtaining this degree is focused on preparing graduates to think and practice at the highest level of the nursing practice to have a significant impact on healthcare outcomes through organizational leadership, systems thinking, interprofessional…[Read more]
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Ryan replied to the topic The History of Racism in Nursing in the forum Commission's Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you for the link to the National Commission’s Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing. Considering the history of the United States, it does not surprise me that the history of nursing also reflects the same history of racism. As we can see in the Report, despite the origin of goodwill and effort to help those in need, the field of nursing…[Read more]
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Jeffrey replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi Avery,
Where I work, it’s a mixed bag in terms of responses to the fact that I am studying to earn my DNP. Where I work, most nurses return to school to pursue a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), not other DNP degrees. Many senior staff nurses are frustrated when new graduate b…[Read more]
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Jeffrey replied to the topic The Value of the DNP; Job Market Outlook/Compensation in the forum DNP Professional Growth 12 months ago
Hi Avery,
The issue of compensation for DNPs is one that often discourages bachelors-trained nurses from pursuing an advanced practice nursing degree. One coworker completed her DNP degree; however, she still works bedside because she can make more money working four to five days a week than she could as an APRN. Similar to many other professions…[Read more]
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Christina replied to the topic The Value of the DNP; Job Market Outlook/Compensation in the forum DNP Professional Growth 12 months ago
I believe since the time that this forum topic was originally posted, the value of the DNP has increased. A DNP is the highest level of nursing education and expertise within the nursing profession. Just like APRNs, DNPs can work in nursing administration or direct patient care as an advanced practice registered nurse. DNPs are valuable because…[Read more]
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Christina started the topic AACN Report on DNP Education in the forum AACN Issues New Report on Doctor of Nursing Practice Education 12 months ago
Thank you for sharing this PDF report from the AACN on DNP education. I like that it addressed the key elements of DNP education and the types of organizations that DNP graduates work for. As a DNP student, it is important for me to know what type of positions DNPs hold in various organizations and what exactly their roles and responsibilities…[Read more]
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Christina started the topic DNPs and the Title "DR" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 12 months ago
The topic of DNP graduates using the title “Doctor” has really been on my mind these past few weeks. I’ve had experience with DNPs in my workplace and many of them just introduce themselves by their first names. However, I have nothing against DNP graduates wanting to use the title “Doctor” as I feel it should be based on preference. I feel that…[Read more]
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Jennifer replied to the topic AACN Issues New Report on DNP Education in the forum AACN Issues New Report on Doctor of Nursing Practice Education 12 months ago
Hello,
Thank you for posting the State DNP education report of 2022. This is a great resource to keep tabs on how the DNP degree is being developed and utilized in the workplace. In terms of preceptorship in DNP programs, 69% of DNP programs did not maintain contractual clinical site partnerships. This number is concerning because it forces…[Read more] -
Jennifer replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 12 months ago
Hi Avery,
I have experienced various reactions from people when they find out that I am in a DNP program. First of all, I usually just say I’m in a psych NP grad school and I only mention the DNP portion when they ask me why my program is so long. I’m careful not to disclose everything at once because I have noticed that people either try to…[Read more] -
Njideka Emenyi replied to the topic Ideas of DNP Projects in the forum DNP Student Concerns 12 months ago
Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for your responses and your ideas. I completed my DNP in May 2023. I finally worked on mental health disorders among adolescent population.
Once again, thank you and good luck to those still in school
Njideka Emenyi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
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Jennifer replied to the topic Ideas of DNP Projects in the forum DNP Student Concerns 12 months ago
Hi Njideka,
Thanks for bringing up the topic of DNP project ideas. I am also learning from reading the responses to your post. I am coming to the end of my first year in my DNP program and I still do not have a solid idea of what I want to do for my DNP project. It feels like such a vast project, and it feels overwhelming to start thinking about…[Read more] - Load More