The Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Nursing Practice, Fifth Edition remains the most comprehensive guide for both role and career development for the DNP student and professional. It continues to be the go-to resource for those pursuing a DNP degree and starting their career. As with previous editions, the hallmark feature of the Fifth Edition is its accessible and easy-to-read approach enabling it to serve as both an educational resource for students as well as professional reference for years to follow. Faculty and students will appreciate the wealth of content and learning resources packed into this guide including comprehensive chapter overviews, interviews with practicing DNP's such as Carolyn Williams, DNP Co-founder and Dean Judy Didion of Oakland University School of Nursing, case scenarios, and more! New content pertaining to re-envisioning the AACN Essentials including 10 proposed domains and descriptors New chapter on relationship building, leadership, and collaboration Discussion of the growth and impact of social media and apps on the DNP role Exploration of the impact of COVID-19 on nursing and technology The four spheres of care
"The text includes chapters on role development (leader, clinician, scholarship, policy, information specialist, ethics consultant, educator) and chapters on professional issues such as using the title Dr., returning to school, opportunities/challenges regarding the BSN-DNP path, educating others about the degree, marketing yourself as a DNP graduate, writing for publication, and the future of the DNP degree. Interviews, case scenarios, and reflection questions are included as well. The approach is an easy to read guidebook to be used both as a resource and for discussion of issues related to earning a DNP"--
Dr. Lisa Chism is clinical director of the Women's Wellness Clinic at Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan. She has been a registered nurse for over 22 years and a certified nurse practitioner for 20 years. Dr. Chism is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and recently completed a certificate in sexual health as a sexual health counselor and educator at the University of Michigan. Dr. Chism completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in December, 2007 at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. She is also serves as adjunct assistant professor at Madonna University, Her interests include spiritual care and nursing practice, development and promotion of the DNP degree, and caring for women experiencing menopause, sexual health and related health concerns. Dr. Chism's middle-range nursing theory entitled "Chism's Middle-Range Spiritual Empathy Theory" is referenced nationally and internationally. She has presented many poster and podium presentations regarding the DNP degree locally and nationally, as well as guest lectured at various universities. In June, 2011, Dr. Chism was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She was also selected as Menopause Practitioner of the Year by the North American Menopause Society, September, 2011. Dr. Chism and her daughter, Isabel (Reserve National Champion Arabian Ladies Side Saddle, 2014), are active equestrians and enjoy showing their Arabian Grey Gelding, GSF Lord of the Ring. She resides in Woodhaven, Michigan with her husband Bruce, daughter Isabel and their poodle, Lucy.