DNP in the News
Nurses who are doctors - More are earning the doctor of nursing practice degree
The number of advanced practice nurses enrolling in Doctor of Nursing Practice programs is growing rapidly, from 70 in 2002 to more than 5,000 last year. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing estimates that about 72% of schools that train advanced practice nurses already offer DNPs or plan to do so. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Doctor of nursing degree could help NPs promote the profession
Pursuing the doctor of nursing practice degree could allow nurse practitioners to promote the nursing profession and effectively manage the complex problems in today's health care system. The DNP degree also can help NPs learn and apply nursing and non-nursing theories to further evidence-based clinical research and practice. ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioners (5/19/2010)
AANA Announces Support of Doctorate for Entry into Nurse Anesthesia Practice by 2025
Two years after convening a high-level summit meeting and appointing a task force to thoroughly explore interests and concerns surrounding doctoral preparation of nurse anesthetists, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has announced its support of doctoral education for entry into nurse anesthesia practice by 2025. AANA
