Fast Facts for DNP Role Development: A Career Navigation Guide

Illustrates how the DNP degree fosters opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare

The first resource of its kind, this engaging handbook delivers practical guidance on the burgeoning roles and career opportunities afforded by the DNP degree, as well as the knowledge and skills required for career advancement. It provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of the value of the DNP degree and how it supports opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare at academic, policy, organizational, site, and patient-care levels.

Following an overview of the DNP degree, along with a discussion of key competencies required for success in any DNP arena, this guide examines the various roles a DNP graduate can hold. Chapters highlight potential career paths, education and certification requirements, opportunities and challenges, and the integration of relevant AACN DNP Essentials. Reflection questions and resources for further exploration conclude each chapter.

Key Features:
• Delivers practical guidance on the DNP degree, potential roles, and career opportunities
• Describes how to integrate DNP Essentials into practice
• Discusses key competencies required for success in any DNP role
• Illustrates potential career paths with education and certification requirements
• Promotes self-reflection with thought-provoking questions
• Includes resources for further exploration

Denise Menonna-Quinn DNP, RN, NPD-BC, AOCNS, BMTCN
Education Specialist, Oncology Division
Hackensack Meridian Healthcare
Hackensack, New Jersey
Nursing Faculty Professor, Ameritech College of Healthcare
Draper, Utah
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Felician University
Rutherford, New Jersey

Toni Tortorella Genova, DNP, APN-C, FNP-BC, NP-C, is a tenured faculty member at Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey.