Accompanying the move toward a clinical doctorate for advanced practice nurses is a call by certain groups for an expansion of the scope of practice. Advocates have been arguing for more autonomy for ...

As director of the doctor-of-nursing-practice program at Robert Morris University, I feel compelled to reply to “A New Degree and Exam Create ‘Doctor Nurses,’ Irking Physicians” (The Chronicle, ...

Our DNP program educates advanced practice registered nurses and nurse leaders who seek to develop or expand their leadership roles in the health care system. With the knowledge and skills acquired ...

Goshen College and Eastern Mennonite University have partnered to offer the first doctoral degree program among the five Mennonite Church USA colleges and universities. With classes beginning in ...

A new federal policy classifying advanced nursing degrees as ‘nonprofessional’ will likely hurt the profession and patient ...

At a time of major workforce shortages, why would the Department of Education make it harder for nurses to obtain advanced ...

Rainey Michael always knew she wanted to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree to make a difference in preventative care for vulnerable populations. With her plans to advance her ...

A DNP degree is the highest level of education within the nursing profession. It is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles or to become independent healthcare providers. With such expertise, ...

Ms E is a nurse practitioner practicing in California. She started her career as a registered nurse in Kentucky before receiving her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2014. In 2020, she completed a ...

Officials at Loyola University New Orleans say the university is positioned to be the first in Louisiana to offer a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. Loyola’s board of trustees in May ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...