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DNP vs. PhD: Which one is right for you?
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN
Have you considered advancing your nursing career by pursuing higher education? Maybe you’ve heard of the newer Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree? Or the more well-known PhD? If you are considering a DNP or PhD, how do you know which doctoral degree is right for you?
This course provides an overview of the differences between the Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing degree programs. We will compare the DNP and PhD degrees in nursing, highlighting their respective advantages and suitability for different nursing career paths. The course aims to help nursing professionals make informed decisions about their educational journey based on their personal and professional goals.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Understanding the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Understanding the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
- Comparing DNP and PhD Programs
- Personal and Professional Considerations
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss DNP vs. PhD: Which one is right for you?. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Compare and contrast the focus of a DNP and PhD in nursing.
- Identify two advantages of a DNP degree and two advantages of a PhD in nursing.
- Describe two nursing roles and work opportunities for DNP and PhD nurses.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: September 25, 2027
Course Offering: #455