The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing

The Doctor of Nursing Practice assists and advises current DNP students, students considering obtaining the degree, and also serves as a reference for those who have already completed a DNP program. This text is modeled after the eight DNP Essentials as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Each section discusses the materials relevant to an element of the essentials document and helps students understand the Essentials and complete the steps necessary to fulfill the requirements of the degree. Key Features Include: Imagining the DNP role; Chapters for each Essential; Traditional and Emerging roles for the DNP; Ethics and the practice of the DNP; A model for the DNP project process; Written by DNPs with expertise and experience in the subject area.