I need help responding to the attached peers’ posts in 220 words each, kindly provide references with each post.


NKU- DNP Peers’ Posts Needing Responses

I need help responding to the attached peers’ posts in 220 words each, kindly provide references with each post.

Instructions:

1.
Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Thursday.

2.
Respond to two other classmates’ posts by 23:59 EST Sunday. 

3.
Address 2 of the following discussion questions in your post: 

1.
Describe the evolution of the doctor of nursing practice curriculum and its potential impact on the future of nursing.  (CO1)

2.
Analyze factors in our current healthcare delivery system that is driving the need for nurses prepared as at the doctoral level (CO1)

3.
How do you determine the impact of the DNP degree?  What methods should be used to determine the impact of DNP  graduates? See pg 52 of Pritham & White article.  (CO1)

4.
What are your thoughts on having a universal standard for APRN entry? 



Jace Sama

Analyze factors in our current healthcare delivery system that is driving the need for nurses prepared as at the doctoral level 

It is common for an individual to hear about the national nursing shortage on the news, or radio. This has become a growing topic since the development of COVID-19. One may also be familiar with the factor of nurse burnout. Schmidt (2020) informs that nearly 62% of nurses working in the United States are affected by some form of burnout. These two factors, including the use of advancing technologies in healthcare drive the need for nurses prepared at the doctoral level.

The doctoral prepared nurse is able to bridge the gap between theory and practice (Rivaz et al., 2021). Throughout this current doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program, students have been taught the ability to conduct research, review its validity and initiate it into practice. The DNP is the terminal degree which thoroughly prepares nurses to make change in the clinical setting. By utilizing the education provided by a DNP program, the nurse is able to understand how to provide effective change or adaptations for nurses affected by staffing shortages, or burnout. They may also be prepared to properly research advancing technologies (charting systems, tools, etc) and prepare nurses for their operation. The DNP prepared nurse displays top leadership, or management qualities based on their education. In times of stress or an ever changing environment, one may seek the expertise of the DNP prepared nurse for their guidance or leadership. Rivas et al. (2021) provide that challenging healthcare systems require nurse leaders that are able to manage unstable environments. Thi