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Is the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) the new entry-level degree for advanced nursing practice?

Nurses with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree navigate healthcare complexities with an advanced level of knowledge and leadership skills beyond what is obtained with a master's degree in nursing (MSN). For these reasons, the DNP degree is becoming the requirement for entry-level advanced nursing practice.

How DNP-Prepared Nurses are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

DNP graduates typically go on to seek practice leadership roles in a variety of settings, such as management of quality initiatives, healthcare organization executives, directors of clinical programs, and faculty positions responsible for clinical program delivery and clinical teaching. Read on to learn how DNP-prepared nurses are leading the way in healthcare.
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