DNP has various meanings in the Nursing category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of DNP in Nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal professional degree in nursing. The DNP is one of two doctorate degrees in nursing, the other being the PhD. The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional master's programs by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership. Furthermore, the DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other health care doctorates such as medicine, dentistry, psychology, etc.
NursingLast updated: