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Ask The Expert: Latest Developments In Advanced Nursing Practice, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

Ask The Expert: Latest Developments In Advanced Nursing Practice, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

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Facts And Fallacies: The Practice Doctorate, A. Sperhac, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

Facts And Fallacies: The Practice Doctorate, A. Sperhac, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

In the past year there has been continued discussion within professional organizations regarding the emergence of the practice doctorate. This in turn has caused concerns among some nurse practitioners. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the practice doctorate, current progress and development of the concept, and the potential impact on practicing pediatric and other nurse practitioners.


Doctorate Of Nursing Practice: Blueprint For Excellence, A. Sperhac, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

Doctorate Of Nursing Practice: Blueprint For Excellence, A. Sperhac, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

A great deal of work has been done during the past several years since the American Association of Colleges of Nursing voted in October 2004 to move advanced practice nursing to the doctoral level by 2015. Following the approval, task forces were formed to address curriculum issues and the strategies for transitioning advanced practice nursing education from the master's level to the doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). The DNP curriculum contains content on leadership, management, and other topics that are needed to address some of the issues in the health care system that traditionally have not been included in most …


National Agenda For Advanced Practice Nursing: The Practice Doctorate, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac Oct 2011

National Agenda For Advanced Practice Nursing: The Practice Doctorate, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac

Patricia K. Clinton

The purpose of this article was to provide the background and rationale for the practice doctorate in nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, approved in October 2004, will be discussed. Outlined are some of the changes that will be needed in education, regulation, and advanced practice. Common questions and concerns that advanced practice nurses have, including titling, salary, and transitioning to the doctor of nursing practice degree, will be addressed.


The Dnp And Unintended Consequences: An Opportunity For Dialogue, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac Oct 2011

The Dnp And Unintended Consequences: An Opportunity For Dialogue, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac

Patricia K. Clinton

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President's Message. Remembering, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

President's Message. Remembering, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

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President's Message. A Rose By Any Other Name.., Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

President's Message. A Rose By Any Other Name.., Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

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Professional Issues. The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac Oct 2011

Professional Issues. The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac

Patricia K. Clinton

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The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac Oct 2011

The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Clinton, A. Sperhac

Patricia K. Clinton

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Where Are All The Pnps? Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practice Opportunities And Challenges, D. Loman, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

Where Are All The Pnps? Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practice Opportunities And Challenges, D. Loman, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

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One Voice, Patricia Clinton Oct 2011

One Voice, Patricia Clinton

Patricia K. Clinton

No abstract provided.