Rosenfeld Peri, Glassman Kimberly, Vetter MaryJo, Smith Beverly
Departments of Nursing, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY.
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY.
Nurs Outlook. 2022 Jan-Feb;70(1):145-153. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.07.010. Epub 2021 Sep 4.
A vast literature exists on doctorally-prepared RNs in academia, but little is known about those in practice settings.
The purpose of this study was to explore demographic, educational, and employment characteristics, as well as practice patterns and professional accomplishments of doctorally-prepared RNs in one practice setting.
Survey of approximately 100 doctorally-prepared RNs in an integrated health system were surveyed.
Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNPs) outnumber PhDs three to one in the institution. Several statistically significant differences exist between them: DNPs are younger and most likely hold advanced practice nursing positions; PhDs are 10 years older and more likely hold administrative or leadership positions. Little evidence exists that neither nurses nor administrators understand the skills and knowledge that doctorally-prepared RNs bring to the organization. This is particularly true for DNPs who predominantly hold clinical positions also held by master's-prepared RNs.
Advocates for continued growth of DNPs in academia and practice should partner more closely to clarify the skills and talents that doctorally-prepared nurses bring to clinical settings.
关于学术界拥有博士学位的注册护士有大量文献，但对于实践环境中的此类护士却知之甚少。
本研究的目的是探讨在一种实践环境中拥有博士学位的注册护士的人口统计学、教育和就业特征，以及实践模式和专业成就。
对一个综合卫生系统中约100名拥有博士学位的注册护士进行了调查。
在该机构中，护理实践博士（DNP）的数量是哲学博士（PhD）的三倍。他们之间存在一些统计学上的显著差异：DNP更年轻，最有可能担任高级实践护理职位；PhD年龄大10岁，更有可能担任行政或领导职位。几乎没有证据表明护士和管理人员都不了解拥有博士学位的注册护士为组织带来的技能和知识。对于主要担任硕士学位注册护士也担任的临床职位的DNP来说尤其如此。
支持DNP在学术界和实践中持续发展的倡导者应更紧密地合作，以阐明拥有博士学位的护士为临床环境带来的技能和才能。
