What it means
A doctoral degree for nurses who work in clinical practice or leadership rather than research. Many advanced practice registered nurses, such as nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists, earn it. It is different from a PhD in nursing, which prepares nurses mainly for research.
At a glance
| Also written | Doctor of Nursing Practice |
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Related terms
registered nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife: an advanced practice registered nurse trained to care for people through pregnancy, birth and beyond.