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– ## ALIGNINGYOURGOALSWITHWALDENANDAACN.docx
– ## TheDoctorofNursingPractice.docx
– ## AACNFactSheet.docx
– NURSRUBRICSWK2.docx
**## ALIGNINGYOURGOALSWITHWALDENANDAACN.docx**
ALIGNING YOUR GOALS WITH WALDEN AND AACN'S THE ESSENTIALS
By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse.
The AACN has developed a set of standards, known as The Essentials, which define the foundational competencies contained in the DNP degree program’s curriculum. By the end of your program of study, you will have acquired these competencies, and they will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Keep in mind that in addition to your personal, academic, and professional goals, you will also be required to demonstrate and enact
_The Essentials_ in your daily practice.
For this Assignment, you will reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with AACN’s
_The Essentials_ and Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178588/modules/items/7319696)
TO PREPARE:
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note**: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (2–3 PAGES)
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University's vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. Be specific and provide examples.
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN's
_The Essentials._
· Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note:** Use this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the
[College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site.](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=55487538) for your Assignment submission.
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**## TheDoctorofNursingPractice.docx**
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds on the student’s knowledge and expertise to strengthen advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, enhance organizational leadership, and improve patient outcomes. The program’s coursework covers a range of topics, including healthcare policy and advocacy, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, information systems/technology, advanced nursing practice, and organizational and systems leadership.
**Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification**
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
[www.ccneaccreditation.org](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation)).
Note on Licensure
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Traditional Program and DNP Executive Leadership specialization program are not licensure programs and will not prepare students for practice as licensed nurse practitioners.
The DNP nurse practitioner specializations programs are designed to prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license or APRN license to practice in the U.S. as nurse practitioners in their program specialty area. However, each state has its own academic preparation and authority to practice requirements and issues its own credential for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state.
No graduate program can guarantee that graduates will obtain licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner. We encourage students to consult the appropriate board of nursing or regulatory authority in the states or jurisdictions in which they reside or intend to seek licensure to determine specific requirements. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide general information relating to licensure; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to licensure for the state in which they intend to practice, as requirements vary widely.
Note on Certification
Walden’s DNP NP specializations are designed to academically prepare graduates to apply for national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to achieve national certification. We encourage students to consult an appropriate certifying body for the specific certification eligibility requirements. Students should also consult their state board of nursing or other state agency to determine what certifications are required or accepted in that state. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification, as requirements vary widely. For more information about nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board at
[www.aanpcert.org](http://www.aanpcert.org/), the American Nurses Credentialing Center at
[www.nursingworld.org/ancc](http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc), or other nurse practitioner certification websites.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, students will be able to:
1. Translate quality research findings to direct evidence-based nursing practice.
2. Develop organizational system changes for quality improvement in healthcare delivery in response to local and/or global community or workplace needs.
3. Apply optimal utilization of healthcare information technology across healthcare settings.
4. Advocate for the advancement of nursing and healthcare policy and standards to improve health outcomes by addressing positive social change and social policy through sharing of science-based knowledge with healthcare leaders and policy makers.
5. Demonstrate leadership to facilitate collaborative teams for improving patient and populations health outcomes.
6. Utilize advanced nursing practice knowledge to implement methodologies to improve population and community health outcomes among culturally diverse populations.
7. Establish a foundation for lifelong learning for continual elevation of contributions to the field of nursing through active involvement in professional organizations and/or other professional and community bodies.
[Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner](https://academics.waldenu.edu/catalog/nursing/doctor/nursing-practice)
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, conduct psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and provide ongoing manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. The PMHNP has a focus on making a psychiatric diagnosis, differentiates between medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and orders appropriate medications to treat various psychiatric disorders. A PMHNP can often practice autonomously, depending on state licensure laws.
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**## AACNFactSheet.docx**
AACN Fact Sheet – DNP
On October 25, 2004, the member schools affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) voted to endorse the Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing. This decision called for moving the current level of preparation necessary for advanced nursing practice from the master’s degree to the doctorate-level. In the 19 years since the position statement was endorsed, more than 73,000 nurses have graduated with a DNP.
What is the Doctor of Nursing Practice
· Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and translate research into practice.
· DNP curricula build on traditional master's programs by providing content in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership, among other key areas.
· The DNP is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. DNP-prepared nurses are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers prepared in PhD, DNS, and other research-focused nursing doctorates.
Why Move to the DNP?
· The changing demands of this nation's complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes. The National Academy of Medicine (Institute of Medicine), Joint Commission, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and other authorities have called for reconceptualizing educational programs that prepare today’s health professionals.
· Some of the many factors building momentum for change in nursing education at the graduate level include: the rapid expansion of knowledge underlying practice; increased complexity of patient care; national concerns about the quality of care and patient safety; shortages of nursing personnel which demands a higher level of preparation for leaders who can design and assess care; shortages of doctorally-prepared nursing faculty; and increasing educational expectations for the preparation of other members of the healthcare team.
· In a 2005 report titled
[_Advancing the Nation's Health Needs: NIH Research Training Programs_](https://grants.nih.gov/training/nas_report_2005.pdf) _,_ the National Academy of Sciences called for nursing to develop a non-research clinical doctorate to prepare expert practitioners who can also serve as clinical faculty. AACN's work to advance the DNP is consistent with this call to action.
· The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs supports doctoral education for entry into nurse anesthesia practice by 2025. As of January 1, 2022, all students matriculating into an accredited CRNA program were enrolled in a doctoral program.
· In 2018, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the leading organization for NP education,
[called for moving to the DNP degree](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/v3_05.2018_NONPF_DNP_Stateme.pdf) as the entry-level preparation for NPs by 2025. NONPF has reaffirmed this position over the years, including its most recent
[statement](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/04_12_23_reaffirming_the_dnp.pdf) issued in April 2023.
Sustaining Momentum for the DNP
· After a two-year consensus-building process, AACN member institutions voted to endorse the
[_Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf) on October 30, 2006. Schools developing a DNP are encouraged to use this document, which defines the curricular elements and competencies that must be present in a practice doctorate in nursing.
· In July 2006, the AACN Board of Directors endorsed the final report of the Task Force on the Roadmap to the DNP, which was developed to assist schools navigating the DNP program approval process. This report includes recommendations for securing institutional approval to transition an MSN into a DNP program; preparing faculty to teach in DNP programs; addressing regulatory, licensure, accreditation, and certification issues; and collecting evaluation data. A
[DNP Tool Kit](https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/doctor-of-nursing-practice/tool-kit) was developed using information and resources contained in the Roadmap report.
· In 2014, the AACN Board of Directors commissioned the RAND Corporation to conduct a national study to examine the progress made by nursing schools in transitioning to the practice doctorate. The report, titled
[_The DNP by 2015: A Study of the Institutional, Political, and Professional Issues that Facilitate or Impede Establishing a Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice Program_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Data/DNP-Study.pdf), found near universal agreement among nurse educators about the value of the DNP in preparing individuals for advanced nursing practice.
· In June 2022, AACN released a report titled
[_The State of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education in 2022,_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Surveys-Data/State-of-the-DNP-Summary-Report-June-2022.pdf) which provided the latest data on DNP trends; insights from employers, graduates, and program administrators on the value and impact of DNP education; and recommendations for ongoing engagement with practice partners and certification organizations to support the DNP for entry into advanced practice nursing.
· Schools nationwide that have initiated the DNP are reporting sizable and competitive student enrollment. Employers are quickly recognizing the unique contribution these expert nurses are making in the practice arena, and the demand for DNP-prepared nurses continues to grow.
· The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate- and graduate-degree nursing programs in the U.S., began accrediting DNP programs in Fall 2008. To date, 373 DNP programs have been accredited by CCNE.
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June).
[AACN fact sheet – DNP\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet). https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.).
[Students\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/students). https://www.aacnnursing.org/students
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**## ALIGNINGYOURGOALSWITHWALDENANDAACN.docx**
ALIGNING YOUR GOALS WITH WALDEN AND AACN'S THE ESSENTIALS
By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse.
The AACN has developed a set of standards, known as The Essentials, which define the foundational competencies contained in the DNP degree program’s curriculum. By the end of your program of study, you will have acquired these competencies, and they will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Keep in mind that in addition to your personal, academic, and professional goals, you will also be required to demonstrate and enact
_The Essentials_ in your daily practice.
For this Assignment, you will reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with AACN’s
_The Essentials_ and Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178588/modules/items/7319696)
TO PREPARE:
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note**: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (2–3 PAGES)
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University's vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. Be specific and provide examples.
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN's
_The Essentials._
· Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note:** Use this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the
[College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site.](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=55487538) for your Assignment submission.
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**## TheDoctorofNursingPractice.docx**
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds on the student’s knowledge and expertise to strengthen advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, enhance organizational leadership, and improve patient outcomes. The program’s coursework covers a range of topics, including healthcare policy and advocacy, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, information systems/technology, advanced nursing practice, and organizational and systems leadership.
**Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification**
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
[www.ccneaccreditation.org](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation)).
Note on Licensure
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Traditional Program and DNP Executive Leadership specialization program are not licensure programs and will not prepare students for practice as licensed nurse practitioners.
The DNP nurse practitioner specializations programs are designed to prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license or APRN license to practice in the U.S. as nurse practitioners in their program specialty area. However, each state has its own academic preparation and authority to practice requirements and issues its own credential for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state.
No graduate program can guarantee that graduates will obtain licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner. We encourage students to consult the appropriate board of nursing or regulatory authority in the states or jurisdictions in which they reside or intend to seek licensure to determine specific requirements. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide general information relating to licensure; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to licensure for the state in which they intend to practice, as requirements vary widely.
Note on Certification
Walden’s DNP NP specializations are designed to academically prepare graduates to apply for national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to achieve national certification. We encourage students to consult an appropriate certifying body for the specific certification eligibility requirements. Students should also consult their state board of nursing or other state agency to determine what certifications are required or accepted in that state. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification, as requirements vary widely. For more information about nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board at
[www.aanpcert.org](http://www.aanpcert.org/), the American Nurses Credentialing Center at
[www.nursingworld.org/ancc](http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc), or other nurse practitioner certification websites.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, students will be able to:
1. Translate quality research findings to direct evidence-based nursing practice.
2. Develop organizational system changes for quality improvement in healthcare delivery in response to local and/or global community or workplace needs.
3. Apply optimal utilization of healthcare information technology across healthcare settings.
4. Advocate for the advancement of nursing and healthcare policy and standards to improve health outcomes by addressing positive social change and social policy through sharing of science-based knowledge with healthcare leaders and policy makers.
5. Demonstrate leadership to facilitate collaborative teams for improving patient and populations health outcomes.
6. Utilize advanced nursing practice knowledge to implement methodologies to improve population and community health outcomes among culturally diverse populations.
7. Establish a foundation for lifelong learning for continual elevation of contributions to the field of nursing through active involvement in professional organizations and/or other professional and community bodies.
[Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner](https://academics.waldenu.edu/catalog/nursing/doctor/nursing-practice)
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, conduct psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and provide ongoing manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. The PMHNP has a focus on making a psychiatric diagnosis, differentiates between medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and orders appropriate medications to treat various psychiatric disorders. A PMHNP can often practice autonomously, depending on state licensure laws.
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**## AACNFactSheet.docx**
AACN Fact Sheet – DNP
On October 25, 2004, the member schools affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) voted to endorse the Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing. This decision called for moving the current level of preparation necessary for advanced nursing practice from the master’s degree to the doctorate-level. In the 19 years since the position statement was endorsed, more than 73,000 nurses have graduated with a DNP.
What is the Doctor of Nursing Practice
· Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and translate research into practice.
· DNP curricula build on traditional master's programs by providing content in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership, among other key areas.
· The DNP is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. DNP-prepared nurses are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers prepared in PhD, DNS, and other research-focused nursing doctorates.
Why Move to the DNP?
· The changing demands of this nation's complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes. The National Academy of Medicine (Institute of Medicine), Joint Commission, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and other authorities have called for reconceptualizing educational programs that prepare today’s health professionals.
· Some of the many factors building momentum for change in nursing education at the graduate level include: the rapid expansion of knowledge underlying practice; increased complexity of patient care; national concerns about the quality of care and patient safety; shortages of nursing personnel which demands a higher level of preparation for leaders who can design and assess care; shortages of doctorally-prepared nursing faculty; and increasing educational expectations for the preparation of other members of the healthcare team.
· In a 2005 report titled
[_Advancing the Nation's Health Needs: NIH Research Training Programs_](https://grants.nih.gov/training/nas_report_2005.pdf) _,_ the National Academy of Sciences called for nursing to develop a non-research clinical doctorate to prepare expert practitioners who can also serve as clinical faculty. AACN's work to advance the DNP is consistent with this call to action.
· The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs supports doctoral education for entry into nurse anesthesia practice by 2025. As of January 1, 2022, all students matriculating into an accredited CRNA program were enrolled in a doctoral program.
· In 2018, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the leading organization for NP education,
[called for moving to the DNP degree](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/v3_05.2018_NONPF_DNP_Stateme.pdf) as the entry-level preparation for NPs by 2025. NONPF has reaffirmed this position over the years, including its most recent
[statement](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/04_12_23_reaffirming_the_dnp.pdf) issued in April 2023.
Sustaining Momentum for the DNP
· After a two-year consensus-building process, AACN member institutions voted to endorse the
[_Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf) on October 30, 2006. Schools developing a DNP are encouraged to use this document, which defines the curricular elements and competencies that must be present in a practice doctorate in nursing.
· In July 2006, the AACN Board of Directors endorsed the final report of the Task Force on the Roadmap to the DNP, which was developed to assist schools navigating the DNP program approval process. This report includes recommendations for securing institutional approval to transition an MSN into a DNP program; preparing faculty to teach in DNP programs; addressing regulatory, licensure, accreditation, and certification issues; and collecting evaluation data. A
[DNP Tool Kit](https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/doctor-of-nursing-practice/tool-kit) was developed using information and resources contained in the Roadmap report.
· In 2014, the AACN Board of Directors commissioned the RAND Corporation to conduct a national study to examine the progress made by nursing schools in transitioning to the practice doctorate. The report, titled
[_The DNP by 2015: A Study of the Institutional, Political, and Professional Issues that Facilitate or Impede Establishing a Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice Program_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Data/DNP-Study.pdf), found near universal agreement among nurse educators about the value of the DNP in preparing individuals for advanced nursing practice.
· In June 2022, AACN released a report titled
[_The State of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education in 2022,_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Surveys-Data/State-of-the-DNP-Summary-Report-June-2022.pdf) which provided the latest data on DNP trends; insights from employers, graduates, and program administrators on the value and impact of DNP education; and recommendations for ongoing engagement with practice partners and certification organizations to support the DNP for entry into advanced practice nursing.
· Schools nationwide that have initiated the DNP are reporting sizable and competitive student enrollment. Employers are quickly recognizing the unique contribution these expert nurses are making in the practice arena, and the demand for DNP-prepared nurses continues to grow.
· The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate- and graduate-degree nursing programs in the U.S., began accrediting DNP programs in Fall 2008. To date, 373 DNP programs have been accredited by CCNE.
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June).
[AACN fact sheet – DNP\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet). https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.).
[Students\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/students). https://www.aacnnursing.org/students
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**## ALIGNINGYOURGOALSWITHWALDENANDAACN.docx**
ALIGNING YOUR GOALS WITH WALDEN AND AACN'S THE ESSENTIALS
By now you should be familiar with Walden University’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. If not, please refer to this week’s Learning Resources where you will find links to these important materials. Walden’s mission, vision, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework will guide you in this course, throughout your program of study, and into your career as a DNP-prepared nurse.
The AACN has developed a set of standards, known as The Essentials, which define the foundational competencies contained in the DNP degree program’s curriculum. By the end of your program of study, you will have acquired these competencies, and they will inform your areas of practice as a DNP-prepared nurse. Keep in mind that in addition to your personal, academic, and professional goals, you will also be required to demonstrate and enact
_The Essentials_ in your daily practice.
For this Assignment, you will reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with AACN’s
_The Essentials_ and Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178588/modules/items/7319696)
TO PREPARE:
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, paying special attention to the following:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional goals and consider how they align with:
· AACN’s
_The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education_
· Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework
· Consider how you will incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note**: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (2–3 PAGES)
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University's vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDOH framework. Be specific and provide examples.
· Explain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN's
_The Essentials._
· Explain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.
**Note:** Use this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the
[College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site.](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=55487538) for your Assignment submission.
## image1.jpeg
**## TheDoctorofNursingPractice.docx**
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds on the student’s knowledge and expertise to strengthen advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, enhance organizational leadership, and improve patient outcomes. The program’s coursework covers a range of topics, including healthcare policy and advocacy, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, information systems/technology, advanced nursing practice, and organizational and systems leadership.
**Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification**
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
[www.ccneaccreditation.org](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation)).
Note on Licensure
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Traditional Program and DNP Executive Leadership specialization program are not licensure programs and will not prepare students for practice as licensed nurse practitioners.
The DNP nurse practitioner specializations programs are designed to prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license or APRN license to practice in the U.S. as nurse practitioners in their program specialty area. However, each state has its own academic preparation and authority to practice requirements and issues its own credential for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state.
No graduate program can guarantee that graduates will obtain licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner. We encourage students to consult the appropriate board of nursing or regulatory authority in the states or jurisdictions in which they reside or intend to seek licensure to determine specific requirements. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide general information relating to licensure; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to licensure for the state in which they intend to practice, as requirements vary widely.
Note on Certification
Walden’s DNP NP specializations are designed to academically prepare graduates to apply for national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to achieve national certification. We encourage students to consult an appropriate certifying body for the specific certification eligibility requirements. Students should also consult their state board of nursing or other state agency to determine what certifications are required or accepted in that state. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification, as requirements vary widely. For more information about nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board at
[www.aanpcert.org](http://www.aanpcert.org/), the American Nurses Credentialing Center at
[www.nursingworld.org/ancc](http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc), or other nurse practitioner certification websites.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, students will be able to:
1. Translate quality research findings to direct evidence-based nursing practice.
2. Develop organizational system changes for quality improvement in healthcare delivery in response to local and/or global community or workplace needs.
3. Apply optimal utilization of healthcare information technology across healthcare settings.
4. Advocate for the advancement of nursing and healthcare policy and standards to improve health outcomes by addressing positive social change and social policy through sharing of science-based knowledge with healthcare leaders and policy makers.
5. Demonstrate leadership to facilitate collaborative teams for improving patient and populations health outcomes.
6. Utilize advanced nursing practice knowledge to implement methodologies to improve population and community health outcomes among culturally diverse populations.
7. Establish a foundation for lifelong learning for continual elevation of contributions to the field of nursing through active involvement in professional organizations and/or other professional and community bodies.
[Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner](https://academics.waldenu.edu/catalog/nursing/doctor/nursing-practice)
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, conduct psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and provide ongoing manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. The PMHNP has a focus on making a psychiatric diagnosis, differentiates between medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and orders appropriate medications to treat various psychiatric disorders. A PMHNP can often practice autonomously, depending on state licensure laws.
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AACN Fact Sheet – DNP
On October 25, 2004, the member schools affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) voted to endorse the Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing. This decision called for moving the current level of preparation necessary for advanced nursing practice from the master’s degree to the doctorate-level. In the 19 years since the position statement was endorsed, more than 73,000 nurses have graduated with a DNP.
What is the Doctor of Nursing Practice
· Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and translate research into practice.
· DNP curricula build on traditional master's programs by providing content in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership, among other key areas.
· The DNP is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. DNP-prepared nurses are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers prepared in PhD, DNS, and other research-focused nursing doctorates.
Why Move to the DNP?
· The changing demands of this nation's complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes. The National Academy of Medicine (Institute of Medicine), Joint Commission, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and other authorities have called for reconceptualizing educational programs that prepare today’s health professionals.
· Some of the many factors building momentum for change in nursing education at the graduate level include: the rapid expansion of knowledge underlying practice; increased complexity of patient care; national concerns about the quality of care and patient safety; shortages of nursing personnel which demands a higher level of preparation for leaders who can design and assess care; shortages of doctorally-prepared nursing faculty; and increasing educational expectations for the preparation of other members of the healthcare team.
· In a 2005 report titled
[_Advancing the Nation's Health Needs: NIH Research Training Programs_](https://grants.nih.gov/training/nas_report_2005.pdf) _,_ the National Academy of Sciences called for nursing to develop a non-research clinical doctorate to prepare expert practitioners who can also serve as clinical faculty. AACN's work to advance the DNP is consistent with this call to action.
· The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs supports doctoral education for entry into nurse anesthesia practice by 2025. As of January 1, 2022, all students matriculating into an accredited CRNA program were enrolled in a doctoral program.
· In 2018, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the leading organization for NP education,
[called for moving to the DNP degree](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/v3_05.2018_NONPF_DNP_Stateme.pdf) as the entry-level preparation for NPs by 2025. NONPF has reaffirmed this position over the years, including its most recent
[statement](https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/dnp/04_12_23_reaffirming_the_dnp.pdf) issued in April 2023.
Sustaining Momentum for the DNP
· After a two-year consensus-building process, AACN member institutions voted to endorse the
[_Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf) on October 30, 2006. Schools developing a DNP are encouraged to use this document, which defines the curricular elements and competencies that must be present in a practice doctorate in nursing.
· In July 2006, the AACN Board of Directors endorsed the final report of the Task Force on the Roadmap to the DNP, which was developed to assist schools navigating the DNP program approval process. This report includes recommendations for securing institutional approval to transition an MSN into a DNP program; preparing faculty to teach in DNP programs; addressing regulatory, licensure, accreditation, and certification issues; and collecting evaluation data. A
[DNP Tool Kit](https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/doctor-of-nursing-practice/tool-kit) was developed using information and resources contained in the Roadmap report.
· In 2014, the AACN Board of Directors commissioned the RAND Corporation to conduct a national study to examine the progress made by nursing schools in transitioning to the practice doctorate. The report, titled
[_The DNP by 2015: A Study of the Institutional, Political, and Professional Issues that Facilitate or Impede Establishing a Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice Program_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Data/DNP-Study.pdf), found near universal agreement among nurse educators about the value of the DNP in preparing individuals for advanced nursing practice.
· In June 2022, AACN released a report titled
[_The State of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education in 2022,_](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Surveys-Data/State-of-the-DNP-Summary-Report-June-2022.pdf) which provided the latest data on DNP trends; insights from employers, graduates, and program administrators on the value and impact of DNP education; and recommendations for ongoing engagement with practice partners and certification organizations to support the DNP for entry into advanced practice nursing.
· Schools nationwide that have initiated the DNP are reporting sizable and competitive student enrollment. Employers are quickly recognizing the unique contribution these expert nurses are making in the practice arena, and the demand for DNP-prepared nurses continues to grow.
· The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate- and graduate-degree nursing programs in the U.S., began accrediting DNP programs in Fall 2008. To date, 373 DNP programs have been accredited by CCNE.
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2023, June).
[AACN fact sheet – DNP\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet). https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/dnp-fact-sheet
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.).
[Students\
Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/students). https://www.aacnnursing.org/students
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