Of the Evaluation Studies on DNP Programs Published So Far

Of the evaluation studies on DNP programs published so far and noted in Chism, what is the general outcome of these studies?

A) That DNP programs have been effective in providing graduates with the skills needed to meet patient needs using evidence-based practices.
B) That DNP programs have not provided graduates with the skills needed to meet patient needs using evidence-based practices.
C) That DNP programs have been effective in providing some, but not all, graduates with the skills needed to meet patient needs using evidence-based practices.
D) That DNP programs need to make major curricular changes so that the skills needed to meet patient needs using evidence-based practices can be achieved in the future.