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Students in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs need to know how to conceptualize, design, and implement their research in order to become agents of change in multiple healthcare settings. The just published Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Third Edition by Allison J. Terry walks students through each crucial step of the DNP project while demystifying common challenges, such as how to develop a research question, select a methodology, and develop a proposal for implementation.

Topics: Advanced Practice, Allison J. Terry, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), New Edition, nursing

Lisa Astalos Chism's The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues, Third Edition just earned top marks with a perfect score of 100 and a five-star review. Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, writing for Doody's Review Service, raves that,

"This is a well-written book that addresses current issues in our healthcare system [and] explores the evolution of DNP education and the progression of roles where DNP graduates are achieving success."

Topics: dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doody's Review Service, Lisa Astalos Chism, Review

Mastering the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Essentials is vital for DNP students and faculty. Modeled after the eight DNP Essentials as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), our newly published The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing, Third Edition by Mary Zaccagnini and Kathryn White provides infrastructure for achieving the highest level of practice

Topics: Advanced Practice, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Kathryn White, Mary Zaccagnini

The recently published Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research, Fourth Edition Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access by Mary de Chesnay explores vulnerability from the perspective of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. Written by nurses for nurses, it integrates the theoretical with the practical to help students and professionals care for vulnerable populations, develop programs that make an impact in serving this community, and influence health policy.

Topics: Caring for the Vulnerable, community health nursing, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), health policy, health policy, Mary de Chesnay, Navigate, Navigate 2 Advantage Access, New Edition, nursing, public health nursing, Recently Published

The call for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preparation has spurred significant change in nursing education over the past few years. The result has been a rush for program implementation. The recently published The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues, Third Edition by Lisa Astalos Chism presents historical and current data around the DNP degree by exploring the role of the DNP graduate and the challenges associated with the BSN-to-DNP degree pathway.

Topics: dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Lisa Astalos Chism, New Edition

Have you been looking for a must-have text focused on teaching nursing students how to conduct research needed for their capstone project? We just published it.

Topics: Allison J. Terry, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), New Edition, nursing capstone project

As one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S., it is an exciting time for nurses. With the historic passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) adding more than 32 million previously uninsured patients to the health care system, highly qualified nurses have never been in greater demand.

Topics: ACA, Affordable Care Act, American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC, clinical nurse leader, cnl, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Magnet Designation, nursing, nursing education, RN to BSN, RNtoBSN, Technology

Oakland University just announced the recipients of their 2013 Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence. Our author, Lisa Astalos Chism, won in the Distiguished Alumni category!

Topics: AJN, Award, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Lisa Astalos Chism, Nightingale Awards for Nursing, Oakland University

The accolades keep coming for The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues, Second Edition by Lisa Astalos Chism. Earlier this year, it was awarded a 2012 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award in Advanced Nursing Practice. Now Doody's Review Service gave it 5 stars!

Topics: AJN, American Journal of Nursing, dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doody's Review Service, Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Prac, Institute of Medicine, Lisa Astalos Chism, Review, The Future of Nursing

The pioneering DNP essentials text is back with a newly published second edition. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing, Second Edition by Mary Zaccagnini and Kathryn White is modeled after the eight Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Essentials outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Each section discusses the materials relevant to an element of the Essentials document and advises on the steps necessary to fulfill the requirements of the degree. Written especially for current DNP students as well as those considering the degree program, the text also serves as a key reference for professionals and those who have already completed a DNP program.

Topics: dnp, doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Kathryn White, Mary Zaccagnini, New Edition