Influence and Impact: The Broad Reach of the DNP

Dianne Conrad, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FNAP, Grand Valley State UniversityKathy Moran, DNP, RN, CDE, FAADE, Grand Valley State University

Rosanne Burson DNP, ACNS-BC, CNE, CDE, FAADE, University of Detroit MercyKaren Kesten, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CNE, FAAN, The George Washington University

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.

OverviewInfluence 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

It’s Your Turn! Interactive Poll

In what area have you had the most influence or impact as a result of your DNP education?

Influence and Impact: Nursing Education

! Kathy Moran

! Karen Kesten

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

Influence and Impact: Policy

! Dianne Conrad

! Karen Kesten

Interactive Poll

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

Influence and Impact: Practice Scholarship

! Rosanne Burson

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

Expanding the Influence and Impact of the DNP Globally

International Impact

! Catherine Corrigan DNP, RN, MSc, FNP-BCAssistant Professor Dublin City UniversityDublin, Ireland

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.

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

Questions and Comments

What is your experience of DNP Influence and Impact?