The University of Makati (UMAK) is contemplating of offering the Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. This will surely be Asia's first if it will be offered on 2010.
However, let us take a look at the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP or DrNP as the title is affixed). This is an advanced-level practice degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of nursing rather than academic research.
The curriculum for the DNP degree generally includes advanced practice, leadership, and application of clinical research related to nursing. This DNP is intended primarily to prepare registered nurses (RN) to become advance practice nurses. Advanced practice roles in nursing include the nurse practitioner (NP), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), certified nurse midwife (CNM), or clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
If you notice, many other professions require entry-level professional doctorates for practice. These include the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
According the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), transitioning advance nursing practice programs from the graduate level to the doctoral level is a "...response to changes in health care delivery and emerging health care needs, additional knowledge or content areas have been identified by practicing nurses. Thus, the DNP is a good choice for UMAK.
With a dynamic leadership at UMAK under Dr. Evelyn Ciabal and her team of young educators, UMAK will certainly etch a name in the nursing arena not just in the Philippines but in Asia as well.
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