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The nurse practitioner (NP) workforce has expanded its reach to deliver care to millions of patients nationwide, filling many roles left vacant by a shortage of primary care physicians and registered nurses (RNs). Many RNs are opting for early retirement, resigning from health care due to burnout, or pursuing careers outside of health care. This…

The answer to the question “What is big data in health care?” involves understanding what big data can do for the industry, particularly since it can do quite a lot. It can not only impact direct patient care but improve care delivery and ultimately patient outcomes in the long term, from facility operation to medical…

More than ever, nurses are expected to enter the workforce knowing how to utilize new technology in everyday settings, so nurse educators are expected to teach the information effectively. The latest developments in learning — including virtual learning and adaptive technologies — help nurse educators provide better student outcomes, including better scores on certification and…

A notable difference between a DNP and Ph.D. in Nursing is the final outcome. A DNP focuses on improving health outcomes for patients through data-driven decision-making, while a Ph.D. in Nursing focuses on research-driven results to advance nursing as a profession. The difference in focus is not the only distinction between a DNP and Ph.D.…

A DNP degree is a terminal degree designed to prepare nursing professionals with the skills to implement evidence-based interventions and improve health outcomes in the general population. The DNP program focuses on developing strategies that improve patient outcomes and health. The degree also prepares graduates to work in the following roles: Education – A DNP prepares…

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) enter doctoral-level nursing school programs to meet the changing needs in health care and earn leadership roles that boost quality improvements in care management. Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program courses encourages deep thinking and advanced clinical judgment. The DNP curriculum is designed to promote success at the highest level…

When Colin Smith hears from one of her former nursing students, the subject is often beads. Smith uses beads as a teaching aid in her role as an adjunct clinical faculty member at the Duquesne University School of Nursing. At the end of every week, each student takes one and talks about their new experiences.…

In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) identified the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as the highest clinical practice degree for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Unlike the research-focused Ph.D., the DNP focuses on using evidence-based outcomes to improve systems of care through direct patient contact, education, policy, and leadership. Since this…

The importance of the role that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play cannot be understated. Their knowledge and skills regarding patient care delivery can be invaluable to an industry besieged by the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in states that allow nurse practitioners to have full practice authority. They can be integral to…

Registered nurses (RNs) earn advanced degrees to improve their clinical skills, expand their scope of practice and learn more about the career they love. Earning a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree also broadens professional horizons, giving RNs an opportunity to climb the career ladder. During a DNP program, nurses learn about becoming nurse leaders…