DNP degree was recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing as representing the highest level of preparation for clinical nursing practice in 2004 and the first doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program was offered in 2001 by the University of Kentucky (Moore, 2014). In contrast to doctoral of philosophy (Phd) nursing program which is research-oriented, DNP programs are regarded as terminal degrees for teaching (Moore, 2014). Nevertheless,

Nursing According to the Systems and Diffusion of Innovations Theories The internet and the distribution of electronic health records have changed the way the we receive and use health information but as health professionals and as patients. Particularly, public access to electronic healthcare information denotes that healthcare professionals have an added responsibility where patient education is concerned. Helping to educate patients regarding both their specific conditions as well as how best

Advanced Practice Roles in Nursing The starting point of all current-day nursing practices is a registered nurse. The current standards and policies with respect to education and legal regulations for attaining a basic first-level nursing standard weren't always fixed. For that matter, there weren't always professional nurses, either. Specialist nurses can be considered as the primary product of nursing's professional evolution. The basis of the advanced nurses of today was established in

Advanced Nursing Practice Field Experience Lolita Knight Proposal Form Please refer to separate submission in Taskstream CHSI is committed to providing the best quality medical care possible for its population of underserved patients. This summary addresses my proposal for the Advanced Nursing Practice Field experience. One new policy recommended by the Riverside County Health Department is to include HIV screening and testing with all routine physical exams. The organizational change I am investigating is increasing provider

Dissemination The student in a Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) program has an obligation to get permission when launching a scholarly research project; and the student also has a responsibility to disseminate that research once it is completed. This paper delves into those aspects of research -- and others -- for the DNP student. DNP Competencies for Clinical Scholarship - Background In the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Buchholz, et

Nursing Theory "Discuss several aspects of professional communication as it relates to the use of language in terms of form (e.g., clarity, accuracy) and content (culture and/or ethics)." (Question, 2014, p1). Communication is the reciprocal process where messages are received and sent between two or more individuals. Communication involves exchange of ideas, or opinion, which could be in form oral or written form. On the other hand, communication involves a series of