1. = Comprehensive DNP Philosophy The distinction of a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is the focus on the application of higher level of thinking in the clinical roles of nurse administrators, nurse educators, and nurse practitioners. DNP programs equip graduates for advanced roles that demonstrate excellence in their practice. DNP graduates are prepared to disseminate evidenced based practice, as well as conduct research or evaluate current research, which improves the health of their clients, practice or academic settings, or environment.

2. Comprehensive DNP Philosophy The distinction of a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is the focus on the application of higher level of thinking in the clinical roles of nurse administrators, nurse educators, and nurse practitioners. DNP programs equip graduates for advanced roles that demonstrate excellence in their practice. DNP graduates are prepared to disseminate evidenced based practice, as well as conduct research or evaluate current research, which improves the health of their clients, practice or academic settings, or environment. DNP graduates are valued for their leadership and impact on policy formation and implementation which advance the art and science of nursing. Nurse: advanced practice nurse who is prepared to deliver expert care in their practice settings and participate in the discovery of new and emerging knowledge.

3. Comprehensive DNP Philosophy The distinction of a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is the focus on the application of higher level of thinking in the clinical roles of nurse administrators, nurse educators, and nurse practitioners. DNP programs equip graduates for advanced roles that demonstrate excellence in their practice. DNP graduates are prepared to disseminate evidenced based practice, as well as conduct research or evaluate current research, which improves the health of their clients, practice or academic settings, or environment. DNP graduates are valued for their leadership and impact on policy formation and implementation which advance the art and science of nursing. Nurse: advanced practice nurse who is prepared to deliver expert care in their practice settings and participate in the discovery of new and emerging knowledge. Client: refers to the person, group of persons, or community where DNP prepared nurses will impact the entity’s performance status. Health: the manner in which the client is able to accomplish their needs and desires. Environment: everything that influences nurse, client, and health, whether that be a negative or positive impact.

4. = DNP Essentials Scientific underpinnings for practice Organizational & systems leadership for quality improvement & system thinking Clinical scholarship & analytical methods for evidence-based practice Technology & information for the improvement & transformation of patient-centered health care Health care policy for advocacy in health care Interprofessional collaboration for improving patient & population health outcomes Clinical prevention & population health for improving the nation’s health Advanced nursing practice for improving the delivery of patient care

6. = DNPs Are Creating the Future It’s not the answer that enlightens, but the question Eugene Ionesco