Charting the Course for the DNP by the DNP

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  Dianne  Conrad,  DNP,  RN,  FNP-­‐BC   David  O’Dell,  DNP,  ARNP,  FNP-­‐BC    

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Charting  the  Course  for   the  DNP  by  the  DNP    

•  Iden'fy  the  components  of  evalua'on  of  the   DNP  degree  in  the  context  of  structure,  process   and  outcomes.   •  Describe  the  trajectory  and  poten'al  path  of  the   prac'ce  doctorate  and  DNP  educa'on  as  a  result   of    feedback  and  involvement  of  DNP  prepared   nurses.     •  Describe  obstacles  and  pathways  of  success  for   determining  the  future  trajectory  of  the  growth   of  the  prac'ce  doctorate  and  development  and   impact  on  outcomes.  

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Objectives  of  this  Panel  Discussion    

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The  DNP  is  a  Degree,  Not  a   Role  

• The  DNP  degree  was  created  and  birthed   by  the  AACN  as  the  prepara'on  for  the   prac'ce  doctorate   • DNP  educa'on  prepares  nursing  prac'ce   doctorates  that  include  clinical  and  non-­‐ clinical  roles     • The  key  founda'onal  theme  of  the  degree   is  the  word  PRACTICE   • Prac'ce  implies  and  connotes  the  need  for   measurable  outcomes  

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