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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Contributors | |
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| Role Transition | |
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| Overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree | |
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| The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Defined | |
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| The Research-Focused Doctorate and the Practice-Focused Doctorate Defined | |
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| The Evolution of Doctoral Education in Nursing | |
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| Why a Practice Doctorate in Nursing Now? | |
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| What Is a DNP Degree Made Of? The Recipe for Curriculum Standards | |
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| Role Transition Introduced | |
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| Interview with a DNP Co-Founder: Then and Now | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| Leadership, Collaboration, and the DNP Graduate | |
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| Curriculum Standards for Leadership and Collaboration | |
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| What's a DNP-Prepared Leader Made Of? The Recipe for Success | |
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| Collaboration: DNP Graduates Working with Others | |
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| A Discussion About Change | |
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| The Reluctant Leader: Unexpected Leadership | |
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| Role Modeling: DNP Graduates Setting the Example | |
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| Case Scenarios Related to the DNP Degree in Leadership and Collaboration | |
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| Interview with a DNP Nurse Leader: Then and Now | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| The DNP Graduate as Expert Clinician | |
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| Curriculum Standards Related to Clinical Practice | |
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| Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing-Let's Clear This Up | |
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| The APRN Consensus Model | |
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| Evidence-Based Practice | |
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| Information Technology | |
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| Interprofessional Collaboration in the Clinical Setting: More Than Just Getting Along | |
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| Mentoring: DNP Graduates Shaping the Future of Clinician Roles | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Interviews with DNP Clinicians: Then and Now | |
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| A DNP Graduate's Personal Journey: Who Me? | |
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| Why a DNP for Clinicians? | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| The DNP: Expectations for Theory, Research, and Scholarship | |
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| The DNP and Theory | |
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| The DNP and Research | |
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| The DNP and Scholarship | |
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| Scholarship and Research Beyond Graduation | |
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| Building a Network for Research and Scholarship | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | |
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| Curriculum Standards | |
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| Historical Perspective | |
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| Tips for Becoming Informed and Involved | |
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| Interviews with Nurse Policy Makers and Advocates | |
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| Case Scenario: DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| Editor's Note | |
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| References | |
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| The DNP Graduate as Educator | |
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| Curriculum Standards | |
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| The Nursing Faculty Shortage | |
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| DNP Graduates Can Fill the Nursing Faculty Gap | |
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| Promotion and Tenure | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Case Scenarios: The DNP Graduate as Nurse Educator | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| Author's Note | |
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| References | |
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| The DNP Graduate as Ethical Consultant | |
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| First a Story | |
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| Back to the Basics | |
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| Bioethics: Expanding the Basics | |
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| Nursing Ethics | |
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| Ethical Leadership Tools for the Ethical Leader | |
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| Telehealth Ethics: Ethical Concerns in the 21st Century | |
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| Ethical Decision-Making Model | |
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| Putting It All Together: Ethical Scenarios with Discussion | |
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| Interviews with Nurse Ethicists: Wisdom from the Field | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| Professional Issues Related to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree | |
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| So You Want to Go Back to School? Exploring How to Make the Big Decision | |
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| To Be a DNP or Not to Be: Relevant Facts | |
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| Decision-Making Research | |
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| Practical Tools for Decision Making | |
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| Spiritual Approaches to Decision Making | |
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| Living with the Decision | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| The Dr. Nurse: Overcoming Title Issues | |
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| History of Docere: The First Teachers | |
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| Parity Among Healthcare Professionals: One of the DNP Drivers Revisited | |
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| Review of "The Pearson Report" Regarding Title Protection | |
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| The Debate | |
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| Case Scenario: A Dr. Nurse's Story | |
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| Interview with a "Doctor Nurse" Champion: Then and Now | |
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| Interview with a "Doctor Nurse" Advocate and DNP Program Director: Then and Now | |
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| Tips for Using the Title "Doctor" | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| Why Didn't You Just Become a Doctor? Educating Others About the DNP Degree | |
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| Definitions Revisited: Know Who You Are | |
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| Current DNP Trends: A DNP, LLC/DNPPD Outcome Study | |
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| Go Forth and Teach | |
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| Speaking Publicly About the DNP Degree | |
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| Interview with a Co-Founder of DNP, LLC: Then and Now | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| Shaping Your Brand: Marketing Yourself as a DNP Graduate | |
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| Marketing vs. Branding | |
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| DNP Graduates as "Marketpreneurs" | |
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| Mission Statement | |
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| Vision Statement | |
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| Marketing Strategies | |
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| Unique Strategies for DNP Graduates | |
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| Interview with Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald, Owner, Fitzgerald Health Associates | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| Sample Marketing Pamphlet Describing the DNP-Prepared Nurse Practitioner | |
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| Where Do We Go From Here? The Future of the DNP Degree | |
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| Nursing's Debate Regarding the DNP Degree | |
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| The Future of the DNP Degree | |
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| A Word About Nurse Residencies | |
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| An Update from the AACN | |
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| The DNP Degree and Societal Needs | |
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| Interview with an Innovative DNP Program Director: Then and Now | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| References | |
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| The Certification Question: Where Are We? | |
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| Introduction | |
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| ANCC DNP Survey Results | |
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| American Board of Comprehensive Care | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Relevant Doctor of Nursing Practice Websites | |
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| Index | |