This is a great question, Ama Alyssa. I’m looking forward to seeing responses from colleagues.

Your situation looks to be a cause for insomnia if not a peptic ulcer, Christine. I hope all of this comes together. One thing I’ve noticed in doctoral education, and DNP education in particular, is the urgency to rush students through in a short amount of time. Most doctorate degrees require at least 3 years (or longer) yet the DNP degree…[Read more]

Laura, I see that others have not responded to your note so thought I would jump in and share some thoughts. I can speak from the point of view of faculty and former DNP student. The challenges I’ve seen many DNP students go through when selecting, developing, and completing a project surrounds an appreciation of the big picture.

Here’s som…[Read more]

Hello! Thank you for your post and question. I see that others have not yet responded so I thought I would add a couple of thoughts to reply to your question.
The question of the the caliber and skills offered by doctoral-prepared nurses compared to master’s-prepared nurses has been a source of discussion for many years. Text books have been…[Read more]

Hello, Marvelous. I see that others have not yet replied so I thought I would jump in and share a thought or two. Finding a balance with all of the demands of a family and career, not to mention being a student, is a tremendous challenge. I think you will agree that it boils down to setting priorities and then scheduling the important things in…[Read more]

Dear Laura,
This is an excellent question. Based on my experience, my DNP expanded how I view providing care for my patients. The skills I learned have allowed me to think on an expanded scale. The most impactful aspect of my DNP program was learning how I can impact health care through activities related to health policy. One of my assignments…[Read more]

You ask a great question, Gabriela. Several social media sites offer support to DNP students – some even support those that are struggling academically.
I’ll share a thought from having seen many years of DNP students’ efforts: Start your chosen DNP program when all elements for success are in place. Jumping in when family, home, financial, or…[Read more]

I must reply to your note and question this approach. After someone graduates with a DNP degree, they will have earned an academic degree. This degree does not in-and-of-itself authorize advanced practice nursing. Are you working to earn your Nurse Practitioner designation also?

A second concern I have with your statement is that you will be…[Read more]