title: Collaboration Among DNP- and PhD-Prepared Nurses: Opportunity to Drive Positive Change.
abstract: Because of the rapidly changing environment of doctoral education, collaborative relationships between doctor of nursing practice and doctor of philosophy-prepared nurses continue to evolve. Although there are few currently reportable outcomes, examples are given of collaborative efforts highlighting scholarship, education, practice, and research. In accordance with the Institute Of Medicine recommendations and building upon work done by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, this article describes opportunities for expanding collaboration among doctoral-prepared nurses. Collaboration facilitates a timely translation of research into practice, enhances educational opportunities, drives positive change, and improves health outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.; Associate Professor, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S. Paulina, 1060D AAC, Chicago, Illinois 60612.; Professor & Chairperson, Adult and Gerontological Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S Paulina, Suite 1080 AAC, Chicago, Il 60612.. Electronic address: Marcia_Murphy@rush.edu.
authors.forename: Marcia Pencak
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.; Associate Professor, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S. Paulina, 1060D AAC, Chicago, Illinois 60612.; Professor & Chairperson, Adult and Gerontological Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S Paulina, Suite 1080 AAC, Chicago, Il 60612.. Electronic address: Beth_A_Staffileno@rush.edu.
authors.forename: Beth A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Staffileno
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.; Associate Professor, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S. Paulina, 1060D AAC, Chicago, Illinois 60612.; Professor & Chairperson, Adult and Gerontological Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S Paulina, Suite 1080 AAC, Chicago, Il 60612.. Electronic address: Elizabeth_carlson@rush.edu.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D014481:United States
keywords: Collaboration; Doctor of nursing practice; Doctoral education; PhD in nursing; Scholarship