The applicant to the DNP program should submit a scholarly paper of 3 pages in length (excluding title and reference page), in the APA 7th edition format, utilizing the articles below for their writing sample.
For this paper, please be sure to include insights you gained from reading the following articles:
• Loomis, J.A., Willard, B. & Cohen, J. (2006). Difficult professional choices: Deciding between the Ph.D. and DNP in nursing. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. www.nursingworld.org
• Murphy, M.P., Staffileno, B. & Carlson, E. (2015). Collaboration among DNP-and PhD-prepared nurses: Opportunity to drive positive change. Journal of Professional Nursing, 31(5), 388-394. http://dx.doi.org
• Trautman, D., Idzik, S., Hammersla, M., & Rosseter, R. (2018). Advancing scholarship through translational research: The role of Ph.D. and DNP prepared nurses. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). Doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No02Man02
• Vincent, D., Johnson, C, Velasquez, D. & Ridney, T. (2010). DNP-prepared nurses as practitioners-researchers: Closing the gap between research and practice. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 14 (11/12), 38-34.
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Compare and contrast the key points made in each article about the role of the DNP and Ph.D. prepared scholars. Where did the articles seem to converge and diverge in their view of the DNP and Ph.D. in Nursing degrees? What did you learn about the two advanced degrees? Why is the DNP degree the best fit for you at this time?
