Dissemination of doctor of nursing practice project findings: Benefits and challenges associated with publishing in healthcare journals

Ayala, Francisco J.; DeBoard, Evan; Waldrop, Julee; Pereira, Katherine; Oermann, Marilyn H.; Silva, Susan G.

doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2022.07.011

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“…PhDs reported larger numbers of publications than DNPs (9.8 and 3.4, respectively) 21. However, disseminating noteworthy clinical scholarship outcomes is increasing and remains critical for the profession's movement forward for contributions to the stability and efficacy of the health care system quality and safety 22,23. Mentoring is essential to facilitate faculty skill building, scholarship, and career development in academia, and a lack of mentorship is frequently cited as a barrier to scholarly productivity 24.…”

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External Scholarship Mentors for DNP-Prepared Faculty

2023

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Background: Variability surrounding what practice scholarship should entail and how to incorporate into academic life exists among DNP-prepared faculty teaching across nursing programs. Problem: DNP-prepared faculty entering an academic role are expected to maintain a clinical practice, teach/advise students, and fulfill service obligations, often leaving minimal time to build a program of scholarship. Approach: Building upon the archetype of external mentors for PhD researchers, we introduce a new model for external mentorship for DNP-prepared faculty to facilitate scholarship.Outcomes: In the first dyad to use this model, the mentor-mentee met/exceeded all contractual goals, including presentations, manuscripts, leadership behaviors, and role navigation within higher education. More external dyads are currently in development.Conclusions: Securing an external, seasoned mentor as a match for a junior member of the faculty in a yearlong partnership demonstrates promise for positive change in the scholarship trajectory of DNP-prepared faculty in higher education.

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External Scholarship Mentors for DNP-Prepared Faculty

2023

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“…Additionally, after graduation, many DNP-prepared nurses, especially those in advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) roles, go back to their prior careers with little or no change in their day-to-day practice to incorporate their unique skill sets related to EBP and QI implementation (Beeber et al, 2019). Conversely, Ayala et al (2022) showed that publication of DNP projects was found to be beneficial, sharing knowledge to improve health-care outcomes and enhance nursing scholarship. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recently approved new essentials for professional nursing education, including competencies and sub-competencies related to EBP and QI, that will help to strengthen DNP curriculums (AACN, 2023).…”

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The Role of Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Nurses to Improve Quality of Patient Care

Reynolds,

Sabol

2023

Creative Nursing

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Translating evidence-based practices (EBPs) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives to the bedside is a significant need among hospitals and outpatient settings to improve the provision of quality nursing care. However, health-care systems continue to struggle with implementing and sustaining EBPs. To improve the application of EBPs and QI initiatives, hospitals should consider using Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared nurses in Quality Improvement roles, as DNP graduates have acquired unique expertise in these topics. However, health-care settings do not routinely maximize the use of DNP-prepared nurses in these roles. This article provides an overview of the challenges to understanding the value and impact of DNP-prepared nurses, along with recommendations and opportunities for future practice.

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“…In addition to Broome et al, 6 6 studies were focused exclusively on publications by DNP authors. 7,[9][10][11][12][13] Hawkes and Yerrabati 8 examined not only DNP-authored publications but also publications by professionals who earned various other terminal degrees, including doctor of education, doctor of business administration, doctor of social work, and other practice and professionally focused doctorates. 9 Abraham et al 14 assessed 70 peer-reviewed journal publications led by doctorally prepared nurses (doctor of philosophy [PhD] and DNP) but did not differentiate the number of articles published per the authors' degree preparation.…”

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“…Those with the highest number of publications were found to be employed in an educational setting. Ayala et al 13 examined survey data from 85 DNP-prepared alums who graduated from 2018 to 2020, and 59 (69%) disclosed journal publication of their DNP manuscript. It is important to mention that these results are not generalizable, as this DNP program required manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal and offered their learners editorial and statistical support.…”

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“…Redman et al,7 Hawkes and Yerrabati,8 and Cortez et al9 found a similar yearly increase in DNP-authored publications. In addition to Broome et al,6 6 studies were focused exclusively on publications by DNP authors 7,9-13. Hawkes and Yerrabati8 examined not only DNP-authored publications but also publications by professionals who earned various other terminal degrees, including doctor of education, doctor of business administration, doctor of social work, and other practice and professionally focused doctorates 9.…”

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DNP-Authored Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals 2011-2021

Cortez,

Balevre,

Schroetter

et al. 2024

Journal of Nursing Care Quality

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Background: With an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates, the volume of peer-reviewed journal publications among DNP-prepared nurses is rising. Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to quantify, analyze, and categorize DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications. Methods: A descriptive research design was used to analyze DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications in the WorldCat, EBSCO Discovery Service, and PubMed databases from 2011 through 2021. Results: The 3839 journal publications included at least one DNP-prepared nurse author. There were 2495 (65%) publications with a DNP first author, 921 (24%) with a DNP solo author, and 2918 (76%) included publication collaboration. The majority of publications were practice- (40%), nursing- (17%), and education-focused (15%). Science translation in evidence-based practice and quality improvement publications accounted for 24%. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the proliferation of DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications, which may indicate an increase in the number of nursing care quality initiatives occurring in the clinical setting.

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Dissemination of doctor of nursing practice project findings: Benefits and challenges associated with publishing in healthcare journals

Cited by 6 publications

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External Scholarship Mentors for DNP-Prepared Faculty

External Scholarship Mentors for DNP-Prepared Faculty

The Role of Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Nurses to Improve Quality of Patient Care

DNP-Authored Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals 2011-2021

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