Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 7-14, January 2006

National Agenda for Advanced Practice Nursing: The Practice Doctorate

  • Patricia Clinton, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Clinton: Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Master's Program, University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242.
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  • Arlene M. Sperhac, PhD, CPNP, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Coordinator of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, Rush University, Chicago, IL

The purpose of this article was to provide the background and rationale for the practice doctorate in nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, approved in October 2004, will be discussed. Outlined are some of the changes that will be needed in education, regulation, and advanced practice. Common questions and concerns that advanced practice nurses have, including titling, salary, and transitioning to the doctor of nursing practice degree, will be addressed.

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PII: S8755-7223(05)00192-4

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.12.007

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 7-14, January 2006

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