Influence and Impact: The Broad Reach of the DNP

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1 Influence and Impact: The Broad Reach of the DNP Dianne Conrad, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FNAP, Grand Valley State University Kathy Moran, DNP, RN, CDE, FAADE, Grand Valley State University Rosanne Burson DNP, ACNS-BC, CNE, CDE, FAADE, University of Detroit Mercy Karen Kesten, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CNE, FAAN, The George Washington University

2 Objectives 1. Discuss current trends regarding nursing education and practice. 2. Identify the potential for changes in practice by DNP prepared nurses with involvement in national and international initiatives. 3. Examine opportunities for collaboration with intra and inter-professional teams to shape policy at the national and international levels.

3 Overview Influence and Impact of the DNP Prepared Nurse Enhanced competencies grounded in practice, with a focus on: Leadership skills that promote collaboration, networking, and influencing Expertise in evaluating system-level issues, designing solutions and leading change Impact on local, state, national and international initiatives: Nursing Education Policy Innovations in clinical practice and practice scholarship

4 It s Your Turn! Interactive Poll In what area have you had the most influence or impact as a result of your DNP education?

5 Influence and Impact: Nursing Education! Kathy Moran! Karen Kesten

6 Interactive Poll Are you seeing changes in nursing education within any of these areas? If so, what areas are you seeing the most change?! A. Organization level! B. Community level! C. State level! D. National level! E. International level

7 Influence and Impact: Policy! Dianne Conrad! Karen Kesten

8 Interactive Poll Where are the most opportunities for collaboration with intra and interprofessional teams to shape policy?! A. Organization level! B. Community level! C. State level! D. National level! E. International level

9 Influence and Impact: Practice Scholarship! Rosanne Burson

10 Interactive Poll Are you seeing changes in nursing practice within any of these areas? If so, what areas?! A. Organization level! B. Community level! C. State level! D. National level! E. International level

11 Expanding the Influence and Impact of the DNP Globally

12 International Impact! Catherine Corrigan DNP, RN, MSc, FNP-BC Assistant Professor Dublin City University Dublin, Ireland

13 Global Team on Promotion of the Practice Doctorate in Nursing Mission: Dialogue and collaborate with international partners to (1) assess current health care organization needs for system and practice-level change to improve care outcomes (2) assess current advanced nursing practice roles and educational preparation to address specific geographic healthcare needs internationally and (3) share the experience of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practice and education in the U.S. as well as the value of academic practice partnerships.

14 Influence and Impact: Pearls! Develop your area of expertise and become known for it! Be mindful in your environment where there s a need! Apply the DNP Essentials to broader experiences! Leverage the power of collaboration and networking! Build on partnerships and expand them! Reach beyond normal boundaries

15 Questions and Comments What is your experience of DNP Influence and Impact?