Chism Lisa Astalos
Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.
Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2009 Oct-Dec;31(4):287-97. doi: 10.1097/TME.0b013e3181be0fd6.
The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree has been recommended by the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) as the terminal degree in nursing practice by 2015 (AACN, 2004). However, confusion regarding this degree still exists. To promote understanding of this degree, the pertinent history of doctoral education in nursing is reviewed. In addition, a clear definition of the degree, including the competencies of the DNP degree, is provided. A comparison of the PhD in nursing and the DNP degree is also reviewed to provide further clarification. DNP graduates may engage in various roles such as leadership, health policy advocate, and scholarship. These roles will be reviewed as well as the relevant issues associated with this degree such as use of the title "Dr.," educating others about the degree, faculty shortages, and program enrollment. Finally, the implications for emergency nursing regarding the DNP degree are discussed.
美国护理学院协会（AACN）已建议到2015年将护理实践博士（DNP）学位作为护理实践的终末期学位（AACN，2004）。然而，关于该学位的困惑仍然存在。为促进对该学位的理解，回顾了护理博士教育的相关历史。此外，还给出了该学位的明确定义，包括DNP学位的能力要求。还对护理博士学位（PhD）和DNP学位进行了比较，以提供进一步的说明。DNP毕业生可从事多种角色，如领导者、卫生政策倡导者和学术研究等。将对这些角色以及与该学位相关的问题进行探讨，如使用“博士”头衔、向他人介绍该学位、师资短缺和项目招生等。最后，讨论了DNP学位对急诊护理的影响。
