The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues

Chism, Lisa Astalos

ISBN 10: 1449645607 / ISBN 13: 9781449645601

Published by Unknown, 2012

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Synopsis:

This Book Is Written Specifically For Doctor Of Nursing Practice (DNP) Graduate Students By A DNP Graduate. This Book Explores The Roles And Professional Issues DNP Students Will Encounter In Their Studies And Their Career. The Book Covers: *A Description Of The DNP Degree, Including Discussion Of The Evolution Of Doctoral Education In Nursing And The Development Of The DNP. *Rationale For The Development Of The DNP Degree, Including Relevant Discussion Of The American Association Of Colleges Of Nurse?S (AACN) Essentials Of Doctoral Education For Advanced Practice Nursing, The AACN?S Position Paper On The DNP, And The Institute Of Medicine?S Report Calling For Higher Education Among Health Care Professionals *Discussion Of The Various Roles Of The DNP Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse, Including Role Transition Issues. *Other Professional Issues That DNP Graduate Students/New Graduates Are Encountering, Such As The Use Of The Title ?Doctor? And Educating Others About The DNP Degree

About the Author: Dr. Lisa Chism is clinical director of the Women’s Wellness Clinic at Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan. She has been a registered nurse for over 22 years and a certified nurse practitioner for 20 years. Dr. Chism is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and recently completed a certificate in sexual health as a sexual health counselor and educator at the University of Michigan. Dr. Chism completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in December, 2007 at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. She is also serves as adjunct assistant professor at Madonna University, Her interests include spiritual care and nursing practice, development and promotion of the DNP degree, and caring for women experiencing menopause, sexual health and related health concerns. Dr. Chism’s middle-range nursing theory entitled “Chism’s Middle-Range Spiritual Empathy Theory” is referenced nationally and internationally. She has presented many poster and podium presentations regarding the DNP degree locally and nationally, as well as guest lectured at various universities. In June, 2011, Dr. Chism was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She was also selected as Menopause Practitioner of the Year by the North American Menopause Society, September, 2011. Dr. Chism and her daughter, Isabel (Reserve National Champion Arabian Ladies Side Saddle, 2014), are active equestrians and enjoy showing their Arabian Grey Gelding, GSF Lord of the Ring. She resides in Woodhaven, Michigan with her husband Bruce, daughter Isabel and their poodle, Lucy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook ...
Publisher: Unknown
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition