Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a degree in nursing. In the United States, the DNP is one of two doctorate degrees in nursing, the other being the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional master's programs by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership.

Pronunciation

Doctor of Nursing Practice: /ˈdɒktər əv ˈnɜːrsɪŋ ˈpræktɪs/

Etymology

The term "Doctor of Nursing Practice" is derived from the Latin words 'doctor', meaning teacher, 'nursing', which comes from the Latin 'nutrire', meaning to suckle or nourish, and 'practice', from the Greek 'praktikos', meaning practical.

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