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Discussion Post
Introduce yourself [I'm currently a Director of Nursing at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral health Center] and respond to the following questions:
1) Why are you seeking a DNP degree? To develop my leadership skills ........
2) Was there a specific push to go back to school? Professional development......
3) What are your personal goals for your DNP journey?
4) What are your plans once you graduate with your DNP degree? Grow in the company.....
5) After completing your assigned readings, review the history behind the doctorate degree in the nursing field and the decision behind adding the practice doctorate in nursing. Consider the following questions in your response.
6) What are the characteristics of a DNP nurse and how do they differ from a nurse who has a PhD?
7) What is the impact of the AACN's DNP Essentials on the practice doctorate and more importantly, on the academic journey in preparing the DNP nurse?
8) How should DNP nurses demonstrate the use of the DNP Essentials post-graduation?
Objectives
1) Explain the rationale behind the preference for a practice doctorate (DNP) over a research-focused doctoral program in nursing.
2) Analyze the historical context and key factors that led to the emergence of the DNP as a valuable degree option for nursing professionals.
3) Define the characteristics of a DNP nurse.
4) Explore the DNP Essentials' impact on the expectations of a DNP nurse.