Today we are talking all about the DNP “Clinical” Hours.
Welcome to the DNP Project Podcast where we share tips, inspiration, and more! Exactly what are the DNP “Clinical” Hours? Are they like regular see patients kind of hours? Are they spent shadowing? Is it the time you spend doing your DNP Project? -- We need some clarity!
In previous episodes we have talked about the fact that the DNP is a degree, it is not a role. However, this degree is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) DNP Essentials. At the time of this writing, the DNP Essentials are being revised. We anticipated release in early 2020, but also as of this writing we predict the COVID-19 Pandemic will impact or at best delay their publication (just my speculation). But these essential skills are the things we think that all practice-focused, doctorally prepared nurses should be able to do, regardless of their role. So that idea requires at least 1,000 hours to ensure competency. Work hours do not count. The hours have to be part of a supervised academic program, otherwise we can’t be sure that what you are doing relates to the larger goal.
The three main, larger goals:
Other discussion questions:
To read more, look at the content of the AACN White Paper, the DNP Essentials, and our workbook, the DNP Project Workbook: A Step by Step Process for Success from Springer Publishing https://www.springerpub.com/the-dnp-project-workbook-9780826174321.html
*** Always follow the guidelines from YOUR DNP Program