What is a DNP degree?

“What is the Doctor of Nursing Practice?

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and translate research into practice.

  • DNP curricula build on traditional master's programs by providing content in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership, among other key areas.

  • The DNP is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. DNP-prepared nurses are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers prepared in PhD, DNS, and other research-focused nursing doctorates.”

Reference

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023). AACN fact sheet - DNP. https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet#:~:text=Doctor%20of%20Nursing%20Practice%20(DNP,and%20translate%20research%20into%20practice.

A Bit About Me…

Hello. My name is Lily Schott. I have been a nurse since 2014. My first nursing job was at the Salem Hospital Labor & Delivery Unit. I moved to the SH Operating Room, where I am currently working part-time while pursuing my DNP at Grand Canyon University. In addition to working at the Salem Hospital, I work as a part-time Licensed School Nurse for a local school district and as a nursing faculty at a regional nursing college.

I love all things nursing and I am excited to share my project with your ICU team!