Question 1

An important issue that various entities, such as the AACN and NONPF, have taken care to address regarding DNP programs is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to have faculty who have experience with national policy advocacy and healthcare policy 
B)  to ensure that DNP applicants have a certain number of clinical hours before applying 
C)  the application process needing to be centralized through one organization for consistency 
D)  the need to be more unified in their length, structure, and clinical components 
A)  to have faculty who have experience with national policy advocacy and healthcare policy 
B)  to ensure that DNP applicants have a certain number of clinical hours before applying 
C)  the application process needing to be centralized through one organization for consistency 
D)  the need to be more unified in their length, structure, and clinical components D

Question 2

The DNP project is reported to be different than a dissertation. Analyze the differences and, if any, the similarities of a DNP project and a dissertation. Then, in your own words, write your understanding of what a DNP project is.
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: To analyze the differences, you must first note what the DNP project consists of as well as what a dissertation is.

Accepted Answer

The AACN has clarified that these aspects should be part of a DNP project:
▪ Focus on change that impacts healthcare outcomes through direct or indirect care.
▪ Have a systems or population/aggregate focus.
▪ Demonstrate implementation in the arena of practice.
▪ Include plan for sustainability.
▪ Include an evaluation of processes and/or outcomes and guide policy or practice.
▪ Provide a foundation for future practice scholarship.
These should not be included in a DNP project:
▪ Integrative or systematic reviews.
▪ A strictly research focus.

Question 3

Chase and Pruitt (2006) raised some concerns about the DNP program. Hathaway et al. (2006) responded to those concerns by noting that the DNP program ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is too similar to a PhD 
B)  is both innovation and disruption 
C)  is critical to healthcare policy 
D)  will compete with PhD enrollment 
A)  is too similar to a PhD 
B)  is both innovation and disruption 
C)  is critical to healthcare policy 
D)  will compete with PhD enrollment B

Question 4

Chism (and others) have noted that the DNP curriculum has been developed specifically with the needs of underserved and impoverished groups in mind. Evaluate the DNP Essentials for their rigor or quality of preparation to enable you to apply a social justice framework to your nursing practice. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: Brown et al. (2006) have also noted how the DNP program will support DNP graduates to apply a social justice framework and address unique needs in healthcare disparities. The ANA also provides material related to scope and societal needs that you could incorporate.

Accepted Answer

All of the following Essentials could be

Question 5

Assess "The Actualized Doctor of Nursing Practice Model" as a method to evaluate DNP outcomes.
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.

Accepted Answer

▪ The concepts in the model include: adv

Question 6

Critique the counterarguments made by Burman et al. (2005) to address Dracup and Bryan-Brown's (2005) concerns about a new nursing practice doctorate. Knowing what you now know about the DNP program, what other counterarguments could you make to address Dracup and Bryan-Brown's concerns?
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: You might begin by noting the concerns that Dracup and Bryan-Brown discuss as well as the responses that Burman et al. wrote to address them. Then you can better critique the counterarguments.

Accepted Answer

Dracup and Bryan-Brown's key concerns:
▪

Question 7

What was the result of the study reported in The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations: A Report from the Task Force on the Implementation of the DNP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Little agreement in the nursing community about the Essentials for the DNP 
B)  Some agreement in the nursing community about the DNP project 
C)  Universal agreement in the nursing community on the value of the DNP 
D)  Much confusion in the nursing community on the value of the DNP 
A)  Little agreement in the nursing community about the Essentials for the DNP 
B)  Some agreement in the nursing community about the DNP project 
C)  Universal agreement in the nursing community on the value of the DNP 
D)  Much confusion in the nursing community on the value of the DNP

Question 8

There were two recommendations made regarding the Essentials as a result of the DNP Summit held in April 2014. What were these recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  To remove acting as advocate from Essential V and add it to Essential VI for clarification. 
B)  To remove psychobiology from Essential I and add it to Essential III for clarification. 
C)  That Essential II includes self-care management, and that Essential II includes advanced certification. 
D)  That Essential IV includes self-care management, and that Essential VII includes additional roles. 
A)  To remove acting as advocate from Essential V and add it to Essential VI for clarification. 
B)  To remove psychobiology from Essential I and add it to Essential III for clarification. 
C)  That Essential II includes self-care management, and that Essential II includes advanced certification. 
D)  That Essential IV includes self-care management, and that Essential VII includes additional roles.

Question 9

As part of the DNP program, students are to complete 1,000 hours of practice experiences. Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects that the student should obtain during these practice hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentoring with nursing experts 
B)  Policy advocacy on the national level 
C)  Advanced nursing practice with DNP project 
D)  Opportunities for feedback and reflection 
A)  Mentoring with nursing experts 
B)  Policy advocacy on the national level 
C)  Advanced nursing practice with DNP project 
D)  Opportunities for feedback and reflection

Question 10

What was the recommendation made about the pathway for the DNP degree in the Background Paper: Transitioning to a Seamless Integrated DNP NP Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  No master's degree endpoint 
B)  A master's degree midpoint 
C)  A master's with 1,000 hours practicum 
D)  A bachelor's with 900 hours practicum 
A)  No master's degree endpoint 
B)  A master's degree midpoint 
C)  A master's with 1,000 hours practicum 
D)  A bachelor's with 900 hours practicum

An important issue that various entities, such as the AACN and NONPF, have taken care to address regarding DNP programs is ________.

Chase and Pruitt (2006) raised some concerns about the DNP program. Hathaway et al. (2006) responded to those concerns by noting that the DNP program ________.

Assess "The Actualized Doctor of Nursing Practice Model" as a method to evaluate DNP outcomes. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.

What was the result of the study reported in The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations: A Report from the Task Force on the Implementation of the DNP?

There were two recommendations made regarding the Essentials as a result of the DNP Summit held in April 2014. What were these recommendations?

As part of the DNP program, students are to complete 1,000 hours of practice experiences. Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects that the student should obtain during these practice hours?

What was the recommendation made about the pathway for the DNP degree in the Background Paper: Transitioning to a Seamless Integrated DNP NP Curriculum?

Leadership, Collaboration, and the DNP Graduate

The DNP Graduate As Expert Clinician

The DNP: Expectations for Theory, Research, and Scholarship

DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

The DNP Graduate As Educator

The DNP Graduate As Ethical Consultant

The DNP Graduate As Information Specialist

The BSN-To-DNP Path: Opportunities and Challenges for DNP Students and Graduates

The Doctor Nurse: Overcoming Title Issues

Why Didnt You Just Become a Doctor Educating Others About the DNP Degree

Shaping Your Brand: Marketing Yourself As a DNP Graduate

Writing for Professional Publication

The Certification Question: Where Are We

Storytelling: The Art of Translating the Essentials Into Practice

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Exam 15: The DNP Degree: Past, Current and Future Trends

An important issue that various entities, such as the AACN and NONPF, have taken care to address regarding DNP programs is ________.

Chase and Pruitt (2006) raised some concerns about the DNP program. Hathaway et al. (2006) responded to those concerns by noting that the DNP program ________.

Assess "The Actualized Doctor of Nursing Practice Model" as a method to evaluate DNP outcomes. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.

What was the result of the study reported in The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations: A Report from the Task Force on the Implementation of the DNP?

There were two recommendations made regarding the Essentials as a result of the DNP Summit held in April 2014. What were these recommendations?

As part of the DNP program, students are to complete 1,000 hours of practice experiences. Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects that the student should obtain during these practice hours?

What was the recommendation made about the pathway for the DNP degree in the Background Paper: Transitioning to a Seamless Integrated DNP NP Curriculum?

Leadership, Collaboration, and the DNP Graduate

The DNP Graduate As Expert Clinician

The DNP: Expectations for Theory, Research, and Scholarship

DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

The DNP Graduate As Educator

The DNP Graduate As Ethical Consultant

The DNP Graduate As Information Specialist

The BSN-To-DNP Path: Opportunities and Challenges for DNP Students and Graduates

The Doctor Nurse: Overcoming Title Issues

Why Didnt You Just Become a Doctor Educating Others About the DNP Degree

Shaping Your Brand: Marketing Yourself As a DNP Graduate

Writing for Professional Publication

The Certification Question: Where Are We

Storytelling: The Art of Translating the Essentials Into Practice

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