Georgia College & State University, 231 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA 31061, United States of America.
J Prof Nurs. 2021 Jan-Feb;37(1):163-168. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.06.002. Epub 2020 Jun 18.
The two terminal degrees in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), are complementary degrees in moving the discipline of nursing forward. The role of nurses with either doctoral degree is discussed related to the overall stewardship of the nursing profession. Core elements and key differences between the two degrees will be delineated. Factors affecting practical decision-making about either degree will be discussed, including the choice of which degree as well as funding doctoral education. Finally, future directions for the two degrees in the nursing profession will be discussed.
护理的两个终端学位，即护理实践博士（DNP）和哲学博士（PhD），是推动护理学科向前发展的互补学位。讨论了具有这两个学位的护士的角色，与护理专业的整体管理有关。将阐述这两个学位之间的核心要素和关键差异。将讨论影响对这两个学位中任何一个学位的实际决策的因素，包括选择哪个学位以及资助博士教育。最后，将讨论护理专业这两个学位的未来发展方向。
