In the years that have elapsed since the AACN 2004 position statement, the number of DNP Programs nationwide has increased dramatically, suggesting acceptance by many in the academic setting, if not ...

Suggested Citation: "D APRN Consensus Model." Institute of Medicine. 2011. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12956.

Program accreditation is a voluntary process for academic institutions. Programs in nursing may be accredited at the state, regional, or national level or all 3 levels. Each level of accreditation ...