• Read more about Collaborating with health care systems to reduce nursing turnover

In our ongoing mission to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals, a crucial challenge persists: high turnover. We are all familiar with the various reasons for this including burnout and inadequate work-life balance. As educators and leaders in nursing education, we have a unique opportunity – and indeed, a responsibility – to collaborate with our health care partners in cultivating environments where nurses can thrive both professionally and personally.
 

• Read more about Expanding approaches to recruiting nurse-prepared scientists

The demand for nurse researchers has never been more acute. Enrollment in nursing PhD programs continues to remain flat. The success of DNP programs in using innovative approaches to program delivery has made a significant contribution to the profession in preparing nurses for APRN roles, leadership and educational careers.

Although many PhD programs have made real changes to their delivery format and milestone targets, these modifications have not produced the increase in student interest or an increased graduation rate that is essential to advance the profession.