What does this research mean for the field?

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practitioners make significant impacts across clinical practice, education, service, and scholarly activities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to validate the influence of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practitioners in various areas of the nursing field.

March 28, 2026

Doctor of Nursing Practice National Study, Part II: Study Findings

Key Points

This research aims to validate the influence of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practitioners in various areas of the nursing field.
Utilized the DNPLPA Tool to collect comprehensive data on DNP practitioners' contributions.
Analyzed the impact of DNP practitioners in practice, education, and service domains.
Confirmed substantial impacts made by DNP practitioners in nursing practice and education.
Highlighted the importance of scholarly activities in enhancing DNP practice.

Abstract

Data validate that DNP practitioners are making major impacts in practice, education, and service, and through scholarly activities. The DNPLPA Tool collected a wealth of data that adds depth and breadth to the nursing body of DNP practice today.

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Ronda D. Mintz-Binder

Texas Tech University

Carol Boswell

Texas Tech University

Patricia E. Allen

Journals

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

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Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Doctor of Nursing Practice National Study, Part II: Study Findings

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