Abstract
BackgroundLittle is known about how Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates apply translational research competencies in the practice setting. PurposeThis qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the barriers, facilitators, and opportunities for engaging in translational research among DNPs in practice. MethodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 DNPs working within an 8-hospital health system from November 2020 through July 2021. DiscussionWe identified four themes related to barriers (invisibility of the DNP degree and skillset; lack of role clarity and organizational structure for DNPs; lack of time for engagement in translational research; lack of support for engagement in translational research), one theme related to facilitators (encouragement from colleagues and supervisors), and two themes related to opportunities (DNP education promotes recognition of nurse role in translational research; DNPs are interested in role expansion to include translational research). ConclusionDNPs have the interest and training to engage in translational research but face structural barriers to doing so.
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