DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

The DNP is a clinical doctorate which prepares advanced practice nurses for leadership roles by educating them in evidence-based practice, economics, finance and policy.


The time is now
Advanced practice nurses today enjoy increasing practice authority and accountability. The DNP degree will prepare advanced practice nurses with the skill set to make meaningful decisions within their practice and contributions at the business and policy-making table.
                                

Just as doctorate degree titles in other fields designate the advanced education and abilities of its members, the Doctor of Nursing Practice title identifies those with the skills and knowledge to assume the highest level of clinical interaction with patients.

Iowa's DNP program, taught by national leaders in clinical education, includes a practicum as well as curriculum which explores:

• clinical leadership
• public policy/advocacy
• specialty systems
• change theory
• finance and business
• entrepreneurial tools

More about the DNP degree
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing requires that by 2015 all nurse practitioners entering advance practice be prepared at the doctorate level. Learn more about the emerging role of the DNP check these links:

www.aacn.nche.edu
www.nonpf.com