[Chinegbonkpa Audrey Akanno]

The DNP project is one of the highlights of this program and is very crucial in defining the specifics and future standards of the educational requirements and formulating more research opportunities in the field. One of the things that are crucial in the DNP project consists of a focused specialty. One of the specialties I think that will be highly beneficial to you and interesting is one of the specialties you would like to practice in the future. For example, if one of the specialties you are interested in focuses and concentrates on the heart, you can then choose healthcare changes that concern the heart. Furthermore, it is highly important to focus on a certain population such as infants, children, or adults. This population focus will make the DNP project to be more specific and more testable. Along with these factors, it is highly imperative to incorporate a plan and an evaluation of the process and the results.

[Chinegbonkpa Audrey Akanno]

The COVID 19 has dramatically changed or enhanced the perspective of everybody and impacted every single individual regardless of age, ethnicity, economic background, and etc. The graph demonstrated above perfectly represents the few burdens of the virus. When looking at the illustration labeled the first, second, and third wave, it precisely demonstrates the high impactful amount of deaths due to the virus. This occurrence is from not educating oneself with valid and accurate resources, low amount of resources available, and no cure nor valid treatment (ex: vaccines) available. As for the fourth wave, it summarizes the unfortunate effects from this virus. This virus made people encounter and treat their inner emotions regardless if it has something to do with a psychiatric medical condition or not and be burnt out and/or financially burdened due to being laid off or having to work more due to the low amount of essential workers and operations being suspended.

[Chinegbonkpa Audrey Akanno]

The value of the DNP has been changing due to availability, time, and experience. The benefits of having the DNP consist of getting higher pay, being ahead of time (DNP is going to be the requirement in becoming an advanced registered nurse soon), open oneself to more opportunities, and to be on par with other healthcare professionals. However, the outlook of the DNP can also change by refining the educational requirements and standards within the DNP program and the clinical training provided. I believe changes to these things will give nurse practitioners the option to be independent practitioners in all states of the country. Furthermore, if the public considers to be cared by DNPs, the reputation will be better and the stigma will lessen leading more people to consider becoming a DNP or see a DNP primarily. Ultimately, I do believe that DNP’s should have the highest compensation due to the education and clinical training required in the nursing field.

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