KurtDNP

KurtDNP specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, ACNP, FNP.

Latest Activity

1. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

   KurtDNP replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced

   I am a DNP-prepared nurse practitioner, having completed both brick and mortar as well as online programs at state universities. I saw no innate advantage in one format over the other, although I prefer online as I think my time is typically utilized...

2. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

   KurtDNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral

   Back2SchoolRN, you've articulated it well. I suspect/hope these are growing pangs. As more and more clinically practicing, doctoral-prepared advanced practice nurses (APNs) take leadership roles within the profession, particularly DNP-prepared leader...

3. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

   KurtDNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral

   @IcySageNurse, I agree with you when you say the DNP is not about improving clinical skills (defined as individual point of care health and disease management). Nursing practice is more than just clinical practice and the DNP was designed with that i...

4. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

   KurtDNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral

   One of the main problems I see with the DNP (as it currently is) being the base education for NPs (and then relying on paid residencies for increased clinical expertise) is that current DNP curricula still "wastes" valuable hours (typically 500+ hour...

5. Post-Master's FNP versus Med School

   KurtDNP replied to HealthyRN's topic in NP

   I don't know why I am only NOW seeing this. Oh, I do...school!! I am an NP in the ER. Neither FNP nor ACNP (or ANP) train you for the ER. The best route, IMO, is FNP+ACNP outside of the new (but not yet established) ER NP certification coming soon. ...

6. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

   KurtDNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral

   By the way, DNPACNP=Doctor of Nursing Practice As A Clinical Nurse Practitioner

7. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

   KurtDNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral

   I'm not dogmatic about this, but I suspect having a third doctoral option that is truly clinical would be beneficial. As a currently practicing MSN-prepared NP, currently enrolled in (and near the end of my matriculation though) a DNP program, I can ...

8. A proposal for the future of advance nursing practice

   KurtDNP replied to hoosier guy's topic in NP

   For one thing, it would still be a battle since much of this is economic. More importantly, however, is why would nursing do this? What's the point? People should then just go get allopathic or osteopathic training. Nursing offers a unique perspectiv...

9. nursing model vs. medical model

   KurtDNP replied to reflect's topic in NP

   The following is by no means exhaustive and is what I've gleaned from my personal observations, education, and reading. The term model is not speaking of some specific step-by-step process but, rather, a philosophical paradigm that undergirds the val...

10. Post-Master's FNP versus Med School

    KurtDNP replied to HealthyRN's topic in NP

    Here's my $0.02 WARNING: These are just MY PERSONAL OPINIONS based on MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES and MY PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING at I CURRENTLY KNOW IT. OK, here goes... MD or DO Do you have to do or redo the minimal premed classes (1 yr gen bio, 1 yr g...

11. How to sign my name and credential?

    KurtDNP replied to labbio's topic in NP

    Check these documents from ANCC http://www.nursecredentialing.org/PromotionalMaterials/products/CREDBRO11.pdf http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Documents/Brochures/HowtoListYourCredentials.aspx

12. APRNs should only be DNPs!

    KurtDNP replied to Lovanurse's topic in Doctoral

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) adds no new clinical content. It is a practice doctorate and not a clinical doctorate per se. Nursing practice incorporates the values and principles of nursing to skillfully assist clients (individuals, famili...