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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The AACN issued a directive for nursing schools to phase out master’s-level preparation for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) and transition to DNP programs by 2015. Even before graduating from the DNP program, they have gained experience in improving health outcomes and influencing change. According to an AACN survey, 79.8%