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What is the difference between DNP/PhD?

April 26, 2017difference DNP PHD

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What is the difference between DNP/PhD?

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The DNP may be the appropriate degree for nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administrators and staff development persons. The DNP emphasis is on health care delivery and the health care delivery system as well as clinical populations served. The PhD is the appropriate degree for students who wish a research career and/or to teach in an academic institution.