title: Navigating DNP Student Needs: Faculty Advising Competencies and Effective Strategies for Development and Support.
abstract: Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) faculty advisers help students navigate academic challenges, professional development, and leadership opportunities while earning a DNP degree. Student needs during DNP education are unique from other programs and require careful advising to address common challenges. This article links student needs with advising competencies and presents strategies for faculty development and support.
authors.affiliation: Author affiliations: Assistant Professor (Drs Hande and Beuscher); Associate Professor (Drs Allison and Phillippi), Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hande
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Beuscher
authors.forename: Terri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Allison
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Phillippi
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing