In 2004, the AACN proposed a new doctoral degree, the doctor of nursing practice (DNP). What is the focus of the DNP degree in nursing?
a. Nursing research
b. Nursing quality improvement
c. Advanced clinical practice
d. Nursing theory development
ANS: C
A
The research degree is the PhD.
B
There is not a nursing doctoral degree designed specifically to address quality improvement.
C
The DNP degree is designed to be a clinical practice degree. It would replace the master's degree for nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives, placing them on equal footing with other disciplines.
D
The PhD degree is most appropriate for theory development and advancement.
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