Promoting Clinical Scholarship in DNPÂ Programs

There are limited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program evaluation data reported, despite the exponential growth of enrolled students and graduates over the past decade. Program evaluation related to scholarship, curriculum, DNP project, and leadership among students and faculty is needed as educational leaders develop and revise programs. This article describes curricular strategies to promote the scholarly formation of Adult-Gerontology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse students, summative data from 2 cohorts, and discusses lessons learned and recommendations.