Determining the Role of the Nurse With a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs and degrees have increased substantially in recent years and there has been controversy surrounding whether more advanced practiced registered nurses should be prepared by DNP programs that are lengthier and more expensive than other master’s degree programs. However, little research has been conducted that explores the role of DNP-prepared…

Predicting Transitions in the Nursing Workforce: Professional Transitions From LPN-to-RN

The Institute of Medicine has called for an increase in the diversity of the registered nurse (RN) workforce as well as an increase in the percentage of registered nurses who have a baccalaureate degree. A prior study has indicated that 33% of registered nurses who transitioned from licensed practical nurses (LPNs) between 2001 and 2013…

Barriers and Facilitators for the LPN-to-RN transition: Perspectives From Practicing LPNs

A 2015 Institute of Medicine report indicated that there is much work needed to both build educational capacity and increase diversity in the registered nurse (RN) workforce. There are also reports suggesting that approximately 33% of RNs will exit the workforce by 2022, as baby boomer nurses retire. Approximately 730,000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are…

The Role of Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Nurses in Practice Settings

The number of Doctor of Nursing practice-prepared nurses (DNPs) is expected to grow in the coming years as more graduates enter the workforce. However, the role of DNPs outside of academic settings is not well understood. This article described a study conducted using a survey of DNP programs as well as interviews with employers to…

The Role of Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Nurses in Practice Settings

The number of Doctor of Nursing practice-prepared nurses (DNPs) is expected to grow in the coming years as more graduates enter the workforce. However, the role of DNPs outside of academic settings is not well understood. This article described a study conducted using a survey of DNP programs as well as interviews with employers to…

Barriers and Facilitators for the LPN-to-RN transition: Perspectives From Practicing LPNs

A 2015 Institute of Medicine report indicated that there is much work needed to both build educational capacity and increase diversity in the registered nurse (RN) workforce. There are also reports suggesting that approximately 33% of RNs will exit the workforce by 2022, as baby boomer nurses retire. Approximately 730,000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are…

Predicting Transitions in the Nursing Workforce: Professional Transitions From LPN-to-RN

The Institute of Medicine has called for an increase in the diversity of the registered nurse (RN) workforce as well as an increase in the percentage of registered nurses who have a baccalaureate degree. A prior study has indicated that 33% of registered nurses who transitioned from licensed practical nurses (LPNs) between 2001 and 2013…

Determining the Role of the Nurse With a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs and degrees have increased substantially in recent years and there has been controversy surrounding whether more advanced practiced registered nurses should be prepared by DNP programs that are lengthier and more expensive than other master’s degree programs. However, little research has been conducted that explores the role of DNP-prepared…

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