How is the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) different from other doctorial degrees in nursing?
All doctoral degrees share the commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and adding to the scholarly body of nursing knowledge with the ultimate intent to improve the health care of the nation. The DNP graduate will focus on integrating research and evidence based knowledge into practice. The DNP graduate will serve as a leader in the dissemination and integration of advanced practice and leadership knowledge into health care organizations and in the care of individuals.