Which Is a Primary Driving Force for the Development of the DNP

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which is a primary driving force for the development of the DNP degree?

• A)Master's-degree programs for APRNs carried a comparative credit load to doctoral degrees.
• B) The work required to get a master's degree was less than that of other doctoral programs in healthcare.
• C)The DNP was needed to establish the relevance of the advanced practitioner in nursing.
• D)The DNP was needed to gain acceptance from the medical field as a qualified practitioner.

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