Part 2
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Question 1. It is crucial to note that the Ph.D. in nursing is research-driven or oriented. The program prepares the individual to develop new evidence-based knowledge for the nursing profession. The Ph.D. graduates have the ability to lead the research team, design then implement the studies which deal with disease trajectories as well as care systems (Young et al. 2019). On the other hand, the DNP swells on improving and understanding of the nursing practices. Also, the curriculum focuses on both leadership skills as well as clinical skills. The graduates, in this case, will be poised to translate the research or study into the evidence-based practices or standards of the care permitting them to leader interdisciplinary care team, evaluate the outcome and promote the care system among the particular patient group or population (Dreifuerst et al. 2016). In simpler terms, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a form of clinical practice degree however, the PhD also referred to as the doctor of philosophy is a research-focused degree. If one wants to dwell more on research work then Ph.D. in nursing is mandatory.
Question 2. While there is no right or wrong when choosing the two disciplines one must comprehend that the DNP candidates are focused on the highest level of nursing practice whereas the Ph.D. students are committed to furthering the research as well as health policy issues in nursing (Canady, 2020). That said, the type of nursing that I had rather stick to is having direct contact with the patients as well as their friends and families. Now that I have a more detailed understanding of the difference between Ph.D. and DNP, I would continue with my education to acquire a degree in DNP. More importantly, I appreciate the fact that the Ph.D. nurse would contribute allot to the future of nursing through research, I presume that am the right candidate who will put those research findings into practice to enhance or improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
References
Canady, K. (2020). Practical and philosophical considerations in choosing the DNP or Ph.D. in nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing.
Dreifuerst, K. T., McNelis, A. M., Weaver, M. T., Broome, M. E., Draucker, C. B., & Fedko, A. S. (2016). Exploring the pursuit of doctoral education by nurses seeking or intending to stay in faculty roles. Journal of Professional Nursing, 32(3), 202-212.
Young, D., Colvin, N., Seibenhener, S., & Johnson, A. (2019). The nursing doctorate: one size does not fit all. Creative Nursing, 25(4), 334-337.