The DNP Role

 

In rural communities and providing health care services to the underserved populations, those leaders who are skilled and trained with the DNP degree are prepared to meet the needs of this population through leadership in community health centers, serving on interdisciplinary teams, advocating for the patient and for directing future policy initiatives.  With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, health care model saw a transformation to preventative health care and primary health care (Lathrop & Hodnicki, 2014).  These evolving changes increased the need for APRNs and DNPs in all aspects of health care (Lathrop & Hodnicki, 2014).  As I complete each course I find myself more prepared to utilize my expertise knowledge and skills in both clinical practice and research to improve both patient and health care outcomes.  I possess improved clinical, leadership, organizational and economic skills and knowledge to have a positive impact on health care outcomes.  I am able to effectively work side by side with other health care professionals as a change agent in a continuously evolving health care environment.  I believe that I will only continue to improve upon my knowledge and skills the more that I am exposed to and work with an organization that is so compassionate about rural health care and providing quality health care to the medically underserved.  I believe that with my advanced knowledge and skill set that I will be able assist in the sustainability of this mission and contribute to positive outcomes.

Reference

Lathrop, B., & Hodnicki, D. R. (2014). The affordable care act: primary care and the doctor of nursing practice nurse. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 19(2).