Impact of Practice Scholarship as Perceived by Nurses Holding a DNP Degree

Authors

Karen S. Kesten, Author Affiliations: Associate Professor and Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects, The George Washington University, Washington, DC (Dr Kesten); Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Programs and Research, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Dr Moran); PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant, The George Washington University, Washington, DC (Ms Beebe); Associate Professor, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Dr Conrad); Professor and Graduate Team Facilitator/DNP Project Facilitator, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan (Dr Burson); Associate Professor, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Dr Manderscheid); Graduate Research Assistant, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Dr Pohl); and Researcher, Centre for eIntegrated Care, Dublin City University, Ireland (Dr Corrigan).
Katherine Moran
Sarah L. Beebe
Dianne Conrad
Rosanne Burson
Amy Manderscheid
Elizabeth Pohl
Catherine Corrigan

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2-1-2022

Journal

The Journal of nursing administration

Volume

52

Issue

2

DOI

10.1097/NNA.0000000000001109

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore the perceived impact of practice scholarship among DNP-prepared nurses and the relationship of impact to primary work role and years since graduation. BACKGROUND: Healthcare organizations continuously seek ways to improve health outcomes and reduce cost. Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared nurses are educated with essential competencies to lead healthcare reform initiatives based on their practice scholarship contribution. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used to administer a self-report online survey to a convenience sample of 306 DNP graduates currently in practice. RESULTS: The highest impact of practice scholarship was perceived on patients, populations, quality of care, and the profession. The impact on policy, cost, and cost savings was significantly lower. No significant difference was found on practice scholarship impact based on role or between years of experience since graduation. CONCLUSION: Doctor of Nursing Practice competencies support practice scholarship outcomes. Organizational resources are needed to support the impact of practice scholarship.

APA Citation

Kesten, Karen S.; Moran, Katherine; Beebe, Sarah L.; Conrad, Dianne; Burson, Rosanne; Manderscheid, Amy; Pohl, Elizabeth; and Corrigan, Catherine, "Impact of Practice Scholarship as Perceived by Nurses Holding a DNP Degree" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 371.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/371

Department

Nursing Faculty Publications