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How can DNPs continue to be aware of the changing healthcare system? Is there an organization or journal that releases information to keep you updated on what is needed to know for your specialty, or are continuing education credits enough?

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What can DNP students do to help grow professionally? Are there any organizations or ways that DNP student can be involved in to strengthen their skills or become more knowledgeable in the role of a DNP?

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As technology advances, it is important to consider how the healthcare system needs to evolve and improve to meet patient needs. There are always ways that the healthcare system can improve and it makes one think how utilizing technology could improve patient outcomes. Telehealth and other technology have been used to help improve patient outcomes and increase access to health care. ChatGPT and AI are relatively new technologies that have become more prevalent and healthcare workers are beginning to wonder if it is necessary to include them in the healthcare system. As a DNP student, there was an assignment in one of my classes on asking ChatGPT to quiz you on a nursing topic to help quiz for material that was learned in class. This was a great way to integrate ChatGPT technology into the educational system. ChatGPT can be used in this way in DNP education. ChatGPT may have yet to have credible sources, but it is a great AI tool that can be used to help quiz DNP students on educational material that they have reviewed from textbooks and lectures. I never expected a professor to use ChatGPT in this way, but after utilizing it myself, I realized that this is a good way for DNP students to use this AI tool.

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Becoming a DNP is valuable because of their autonomy in diagnosing and treating patients holistically. DNPs can be in many different roles as educators or healthcare providers, and there are many specialties where DNPs can work. A doctorate level of education helps DNPs become leaders in the healthcare field and become resources to not only their patients but healthcare professionals as well. Nurses and other healthcare professionals can utilize DNPs as they have a wealth of knowledge from their rigorous years of education. Nurses should continue to be encouraged to go to DNP school to help them grow their skills and become leaders in the healthcare field. Doctors of Nursing Practice providers are able to help improve access to care as well. The increased amount of DNPs can help with the healthcare provider shortage and help increase accessible care for patients. As leaders in the healthcare field, DNPs have many different areas in which to specialize. There is always room for more healthcare providers to improve access to care for patients and provide high-quality patient-centered care in a clinical setting. There are many different options in what areas of care the DNP would like to focus on, and that is one of the many strengths of becoming a DNP.

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