Trans in Prac: Adv Practice Nurse As Dnp

This course will explore the evolution of doctoral education in nursing. Current issues regarding the DNP role, including titling, role transition, education, certification, and public understanding of the role will be discussed. The role of the DNP graduate as a leader, collaborator, and expert clinician will be analyzed. Students will discuss the future of advanced practice nursing and the role that the nurse practitioners will play in healthcare reform. This course requires students to attend a face-to-face immersion, and there is an associated nursing fee