Deck 10: Why Didnt You Just Become a Doctor Educating Others About the DNP Degree

Question 1

Although research revealed that physicians tended to value the status quo and not be inclined to hire advanced-practitioner nurses, their attitudes are not ________, meaning that proximity with advanced-practitioners is a positive contributor to changing their hiring practices.

A) value-laden
B) compromisable
C) static
D) flexible

Answer 1

C
Explanation: The main point from research with physicians and their attitudes in hiring practices is that while they tend to favor the status quo, they became more supportive in hiring advanced-practitioners when exposed to them.

Question 2

Richmond and Becker (published in 2005) revealed the main characteristics of an advanced-practice registered nurse-friendly environment. Which of the following does not describe one of those characteristics?

A) Effectively demonstrating research skills
B) Credibility by credentials and experience
C) Effective communication with all in the healthcare system
D) Demonstrating commitment to the nursing profession

Answer 2

A
Explanation: While nurses might be involved in research projects and thus could help promote a nurse-friendly environment by demonstrating competence with research, it is not one of the characteristics identified by Richmond and Becker.

Question 3

Research has shown that patients, even those who have had only one experience with nurses, are likely to be _________ towards DNPs.

A) receptive
B) cautious
C) nervous
D) dismissive

Answer 3

A
Explanation: For the most part, patients have been shown to be receptive and open to learning about nursing roles and titles.

Question 4

Nursing practice defines what nurses do when they are providing nursing care. Nurses should strive to educate others that nursing is _________.

A) a science based on nursing principles
B) a science, profession and discipline
C) a profession based on nursing care
D) a discipline based on knowledge

Question 5

A practice doctorate is generally defined as _________ or the terminal degree within a profession.

A) a stepping stone on the ladder to becoming a professional
B) a terminal degree for master's level preparation
C) a middle degree for master's level preparation
D) entry into clinical practice similar to pharmacy or physical therapy

Question 6

The ________ is most responsible for explaining the DNP degree to other nurses.

A) nursing department dean
B) physician's assistant
C) Advance Practice RN
D) DNP graduate

Question 7

Chism relays research by Edmunds (published in 1988) about strategies to increase patient awareness (in general) about nurse practitioners. First, evaluate the strategies for your current or likely future position as a DNP; which do you think would be most effective in increasing your patient population awareness and why? Which do you think you would be most likely to engage in?
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: You might find it helpful to first list the strategies before evaluating them. Identify your likely patient population and defend your rationale for why you think specific strategies would be most effective and least effective. Finally, discuss which you believe you would most likely engage in.

Question 8

You are a DNP graduate working in a rural clinic where few of the patients have completed a high school education. The patients generally divide clinical staff into physicians/doctors and nurses and don't really seem to grasp the nuances of different titles of nurses, such as advanced-practice nurse and DNP. Describe and draft language for a pamphlet that you believe would be effective in helping educate such patients. Provide support for your pamphlet - why do you think it would be effective in educating your patient population?
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: As Chism notes, you must understand your audiences' concerns, beliefs and interests. Thus, provide a description of the clinic's patients' likely concerns, beliefs and interests, and then use Chism's tips or suggestions on educating patients to describe what your pamphlet would contain. If you believe a different method of education would be more effective, then also evaluate that method with support.

Question 9

Select an audience: physician, patient, other nurses or other healthcare professionals. Describe the beliefs, interests and concerns of your selected audience. Now, compose an outline of the strategies you would include to address their beliefs, interests and concerns. How would you strive to create a positive impression on your audience? Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: Utilize the suggestions provided by Chism to compose your outline, which will vary depending on your selected audience. However, the outline and strategies, along with creating a positive impression, need to logically flow from your selected audience.