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Teaching Points

D.N.P. is a degree that prepares nurse leader in clinical and system roles. It is the highest advance degree in nursing. Individuals with his degree will hold a variety of administrative and leadership roles such as education, public policy, public health or administration. They also prepare for system change and are ideally suited for the high-level health system, academic and policy-making roles.

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Suggested Reading

1. I want to be a Nurse, Dan Liebman

2. The Human Body for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Janice Van Cleave, make Learning Science Fun

3. First Year Nurse: Wisdom, Warnings, and What I’d known My First 100 Days on the Job, Barbara Arnoldussen

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Additional Career Links 

1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nurses

2. It is suggested to visit the individual programs with an institution you considering and view their requirements.

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