DNP Role Development for Doctoral Advanced Nursing Practice

This core text for the DNP curriculum explores the historical and evolving advanced practice doctoral role as envisioned by leading DNP scholars and educators. The distinctive point-counterpoint format--consisting of commentaries that dispute or support the opinions of chapter authors--provides a foundation of varying opinions that stimulate vigorous critical dialogue. The second edition examines the latest developments in doctoral-level roles along with the specific skills that advance these roles. Seven completely new chapters examine the meaning of nursing roles that reflect how they are evolving in a variety of environments.

In addition to exploring in depth the basic roles of the DNP graduate, this new edition strengthens the primary DNP role--that of a clinical scholar. Highlighting the diverse range of views on the DNP mission, the book reflects on DNP competencies and focuses heavily on the variety of skills that are required to operationalize these competencies, including leadership, negotiation skills, leveraging technology to support practice, and others. New critical thinking exercises are included that are designed to expand the boundaries of ordinary classroom discourse.

New to the Second Edition:

• New chapters include:
  • A Report on a National Study of Doctoral Nursing Faculty
  • When the DNP Chair Is a DNP Graduate
  • A Critique of the 2006 Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice
• New or enhanced Reflective Responses from leading scholars
• New or revised critical thinking exercises to foster vibrant discourse

Key Features:

• Emphasizes DNP role development with extensive contributions by leading DNP scholars
• Translates American Association of Colleges of Nursing core competency skills into real-life applications of the DNP practice role
• Provides a point–counterpoint format to stimulate vigorous class discussion and analysis
• Accompanied by faculty PowerPoint presentations

H. Michael Dreher, PHD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, has long been an innovator in nursing and healthcare professions, both nationally and internationally. He is currently Professor of Nursing and Interim Dean of Health Sciences at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York (CUNY). He was also recently the Acting Chair of the Department of Nursing, overseeing the DNP program. Previously, he was Assistant Vice President and Associate Provost at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, in Brooklyn. At Medgar, he launched a BS in Financial Economics, the first fully online undergraduate degree program at CUNY. He served as Associate Vice President for Healthcare Innovation and Special Projects at The College of New Rochelle from 2017 to 2019 and Dean of the School of Nursing and Healthcare Professions from 2014 to 2017. At Drexel, he co-created a 5-year Co-op BS in Nursing, which became the largest provider of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in Pennsylvania, and developed an MS in Nursing Innovation. As the founding Chair of the Doctoral Nursing Department, he also launched one of the first Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in the United States, which included the first mandatory study abroad program for doctoral students. He has served as Associate Editor of Holistic Nursing Practice, writing a column on "Innovation, Health, and Healing," Associate Editor of Clinical Scholars Review: The Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, and Column Editor for "Practice Evidence." He is recognized as a national and international scholar on the professional/ practice doctorate. In 2010, he was appointed as the only non-UK citizen to the UK Council on Graduate Education's 2011 Report on Professional Doctorates Review Panel. He is the co-author of six books, three of which have won the American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year Award. His most recent book was by ME Smith Glasgow, HM Dreher, MD Dahnke, and J. Gyllenhammer (JD), Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Education: An Essential Guide, 2e (2021). He has been funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Center for American Nurses, HRSA, and various other agencies. He was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2012 and an Academy of Nursing Education Fellow in 2017. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Widener University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

MARY ELLEN SMITH GLASGOW, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, serves as Dean and Professor of Duquesne University School of Nursing. She has also served as Vice-Provost of Research during part of her current tenure at Duquesne. Dr. Glasgow previously served as Associate Dean for Nursing, Undergraduate Health Professions, and Continuing Education and Chair of Undergraduate Programs at Drexel University. Dr. Glasgow was selected as a 2009 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow. As dean, under her leadership, enrollment and NCLEX-RN scores increased, and research and scholarship significantly expanded. Duquesne University School of Nursing is recognized as a national leader in nursing education, emphasizing social justice, digital technologies, and graduates with strong ethical reasoning skills. In 2015, she led the development of the first dual undergraduate Biomedical Engineering and Nursing Program in the country, and in 2017, a PhD in Nursing Ethics. Dr. Glasgow is an innovator in nursing and health professions, both nationally and internationally. At Drexel, she created a BSN Co-op Program, a BSN Accelerated Career Entry Program, Pathway to Health Professions Program, and other forward-thinking educational programs. She also advanced online pedagogy, developing one of the largest online nursing programs in the country. She previously served as Associate Editor for Oncology Nursing Forum, responsible for the Leadership and Professional Development feature column. She is the coauthor of four books, two of which have won first place in the American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year Award. Dr. Glasgow has authored over 100 articles and book chapters and has presented nationally and internationally. She was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow, and as a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academies of Practice. She has been honored with the Villanova University College of Nursing Alumni Medallion for Distinguished Contribution to Nursing Education and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Gwynedd-Mercy University. Recently, she served on the Health Service Executive and National Nursing and Midwifery Quality-Care Metrics Project Team to develop quality metrics for the country of Ireland.