Abstract
The authors describe historical trends in the profession and nursing education and offer a thoughtful synthesis of many complex and inter-related issues influencing the nursing workforce, nursing higher education, and the nation’s healthcare needs. Their main argument is thatmoving education of all advance practice nurses (Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses [APRNs]) from the master’s level to the doctoral level at this time is not in the best interest of the public, the national workforce, or the profession. They argue, with convincing evidence, that continuing APRN education at themaster’s level is appropriate and in the best interests of the public, the national workforce, and the profession. Interestingly, in contrast to prior public statements and writings, they do not argue that the clinical, professional practice doctorate, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), should not be added to the armamentarium of nursing degree programs.
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