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Alyssa started the topic DNP Collaboration in the forum DNP Student Concerns 10 months, 2 weeks ago
When we graduate with a DNP degree, we will be practicing medicine, and primarily working with physician colleagues. How can we as DNPs practice at the same standard of physicians but also integrate the nursing philosophy and our nursing background into our practice?
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Alyssa started the topic DNP Restrictions in the forum DNP Professional Growth 10 months, 2 weeks ago
DNPs have restrictions that MD’s do not. The state you live in will determine the severity of these restrictions. How can DNPs help to advocate for more fairness between the NP and MD role in both the state they live in and across the country?
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Alyssa replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 10 months, 2 weeks ago
I am currently a DNP student expecting to graduate in 2026. I knew I wanted to go for my DNP before I was even accepted into a bachelors of nursing science program. I needed a year of ICU experience for my program and started the DNP program as soon as I finished my year. I was also discouraged from getting my DNP. Most of my colleagues said that…[Read more]
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Alyssa replied to the topic Racism in Nursing Education and Practice in the forum Commission's Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing 10 months, 2 weeks ago
This article was extremely informative and enlightening! Thank you so much for sharing it on this platform. It is disheartening to learn that inequalities stemming from race are still so prevalent in nursing education today. It is shocking to learn that only 1% of university deans and chief nursing officers come from diverse backgrounds. As…[Read more]
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Alyssa replied to the topic Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using "doctor" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 10 months, 2 weeks ago
I am currently a DNP student in California. I think it is so important to be informed on the laws, practice standards, and scope of practice regulations for the state you plan on practicing in. The bill states that is is considered a “misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed as a physician and surgeon under the act, except as specified, to use…[Read more]
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