Dp Degree In Nursing Education

Research by Chism (2016) indicates, “The focus of the DNP degree is expertise in clinical practice. Additional foci include the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice by the AACN, which include leadership, health policy and advocacy, and information technology.” The qualities of a DNP degree are created to advance the practice of nursing and to increase patient outcomes in a positive method.

There are several intrinsic and extrinsic factors that have led me to the decision of working towards and earning my Doctoral Degree. My number one short-term goal with increasing my education is that I want to make a difference. I want to be influential and teach excellence in nursing practice and nursing education. I want to

I want to be a nurse and educator who is a role model, who strives for self-improvement and overcomes educational challenges. I want each patient and student to know that the impossible can be obtained and the cycle of poverty and bad health can be stopped with appropriate education, evidence-based practice, and knowledgeable caretakers. “Given that correlations already exist between improved patient outcomes and baccalaureate nursing preparation, one could hope this translates into higher levels of education such as the practice doctorate to enhance health care and optimize patient outcomes.” (Paplham & Austin,

I obtained both my BSN and MSN through Ball State’s distance education program and I absolutely loved the online atmosphere, the ease of working with my personal schedule, and the opportunities to meet other students near and far. I thrived in this type of setting and would love to be on the other side, as an Educator. I am also passionate about nursing practice and nursing education. I simply want to further my education and I feel as if continuing my education and completing the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program would help me to become an even better educator, lead me into the arena of research, evidence-based practice, global health, and improve my educational strategies and implementation skills. I would eventually like to do online instruction and continue to challenge