Question 1

The DNP degree emphasizes the development of nurse leaders who demonstrate expertise in which area?&#10;A) Evaluating care delivery models&#10;B) Initiating clinical research studies&#10;C) Developing research methodology&#10;D) Examining theoretical underpinnings

Accepted Answer

The DNP degree emphasizes advanced clinical practice, research utilization, and evaluation of practice and care delivery models. For the practice-focused DNP program, less emphasis is placed on theoretical underpinnings and initiation of research than in research-based doctoral programs.

Question 2

Which aspect of research is a central focus of the DNP degree?&#10;A) Applying research findings&#10;B) Formulating research questions&#10;C) Generating original research data&#10;D) Implementing the research process

Accepted Answer

While research-focused nursing doctoral programs emphasize research methodology and research implementation, including the generation of research data, the practice-focused DNP emphasizes the evaluation and application of research.

Question 3

The DNP degree was originally focused on which population?&#10;A) Nurse-midwives&#10;B) Nurse practitioners&#10;C) Clinical nurse specialists&#10;D) Certified registered nurse anesthetists

Accepted Answer

Initially, the DNP degree was focused on nurse practitioners. However, since its inception, the focus of the DNP degree has expanded to include preparation of nurse leaders in a variety of nursing specialties.

Question 4

Explain the DNP capstone project's relevance to clinical practice.

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Question 5

For any capstone project, what underlying theme should serve as the project's foundation?

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Question 6

Which consideration represents a realistic motivation for the nurse practitioner to enroll in a DNP program?&#10;A) Nurse practitioner eligibility requirements for certification include a DNP degree.&#10;B) Regulatory bodies require practicing nurse practitioners to complete a DNP degree.&#10;C) Completion of a DNP degree may contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes.&#10;D) Nurse practitioners who earn a DNP degree will be guaranteed tenure in academic settings.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests higher levels of nursing education correlate with improved patient outcomes. Traditionally, eligibility requirements for academic tenure have included completion of a PhD program; the DNP credential may or may not qualify an individual to apply for a tenure-track position in academia. At present, completion of a DNP degree by the nurse practitioner is neither required by any certification agency nor mandated by any regulatory body. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has recommended that the DNP degree be the standard for entry into advanced practice for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists by 2015.

Question 7

Describe the seven primary areas of content that are ideal for inclusion in practice-focused doctoral nursing programs as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) task force.

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Question 8

Unlike DNP programs, research-focused nursing doctoral programs emphasize which aspect of scholarship?&#10;A) Evaluating clinical practice&#10;B) Discovering new knowledge&#10;C) Translating research into practice&#10;D) Participating in collaborative research

Accepted Answer

Research-focused nursing doctoral programs emphasize the development of research skills for use in the discovery of new knowledge in nursing. By contrast, rather than focusing on the discovery of new knowledge, DNP programs emphasize applying new science and evaluating new knowledge, which are components of evidence-based practice. DNP programs focus on preparing nurse leaders to translate research into practice, evaluate practice, improve the reliability of healthcare practices and outcomes, and participate in collaborative research.

Question 9

Explain how the DNP graduate's unique knowledge and skill set contribute to the use of research evidence for the purpose of evidence-based decision making.

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Question 10

When synthesizing the best evidence for the purpose of translating evidence into clinical practice, which step serves to enhance the efficiency of the evidence retrieval process?&#10;A) Expanding the search to include multiple countries&#10;B) Using unlimited databases when searching for articles&#10;C) Reducing the search time frame to within the past 5 years&#10;D) Formulating general clinical questions for use in the search

Accepted Answer

Limiting the search time frame to evidence published within the past 5 years decreases the number of search results and promotes efficiency. Rather than formulating general clinical questions, the clinical questions should be focused in order to make the search more precise. Likewise, narrowing the focus of the search to target a limited number of countries and using a limited number of databases also decreases the volume of results and promotes efficiency.

Deck 1: The Importance of Research in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree