Perceptions of the Role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Prepared Nurse: Clarity or Confusion

Udlis, Kimberly A.; Mancuso, Josephine M.

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2015.01.004

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“…Each code title and the excerpt within that title were then examined by all three team members for fit within the pieces of the Role Stress, Ambiguity, and Strain framework. The original figure from Udlis and Mancuso [19] was updated to incorporate the qualitative findings (see Figure 1). Code titles and excerpt counts within the areas of role stress, ambiguity, and strain were also identified within the participants' comments as seen in Table 1.…”

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“…[15][16][17] However, the lack of role clarity and the presence of role ambiguity between the PhD and DNP degrees are prevalent. [18][19][20] This lack of role clarity threatens the goal of PhD-DNP collaboration because interprofessional collaboration requires an understanding of the roles of other members of the health care team. [21] Lack of role clarity may also be the impetus for people questioning the necessity and feasibility of the DNP degree.…”

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“…This study sought to evaluate the written comments obtained from the quantitative study: "Perceptions of the Role of the DNP Prepared Nurse: Clarity or Confusion" [19] which explored how nurses perceived the various roles of the DNP prepared nurse. Using the comments obtained at the end of the questionnaire, the current study aims to answer the question: Are areas of role stress, ambiguity, and strain present?…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, statistically significant differences were present in perceptions of DNP roles across participants' levels of education (PhD, DNP and MSN). [19] …”

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confidence: 99%

“…[19] A researcher-developed 20-item questionnaire was distributed on-site at two large Midwestern United States nursing conferences in the spring of 2013. In addition, there was an option to complete the same questionnaire online.…”

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Comments surrounding the doctor of nursing practice (DNP): Stress, ambiguity, and strain

Mancuso

Udlis

Anbari

2016

JNEP

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Background/Objective: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the recommended preparation for advanced nursing practice. However, lack of clarity surrounding the DNP degree has contributed to role ambiguity for the DNP prepared nurse. The present study sought to evaluate the written comments obtained from a quantitative analysis that utilized a framework adapted from works on role conflict and ambiguity, role stress and strain, and classical organization theory. Methods: The sample consisted of 113 participant comments. The length of the comments ranged from 1 to 28 lines. Content analysis was performed and the areas of role stress, ambiguity, and strain were identified. Results: Distinct areas for intervention to address DNP role stress and strain with the goal of preventing the harmful outcomes of role ambiguity were identified. For example, comments centered along the lines that the benefits of pursuing a DNP degree did not outweigh costs. There is contention among PhD, DNP, and MSN prepared nurses. The DNP causes role confusion among health care providers and the public and conflict exists about the DNP role and professionalism, faculty preparation, and leadership. Conclusions: The authors provide several recommendations that can reduce role stress, strain, and ambiguity in order to meet the ultimate goal of achieving improved patient/population and policy outcomes. The nursing profession must not only articulate clear and distinct intended outcomes of the DNP degree, but then must also assure that the product of the DNP degree is consistent with those outcomes.

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“…In addition, statistically significant differences were present in perceptions of DNP roles across participants' levels of education (PhD, DNP and MSN). [19] …”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

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