DNP-Authored Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals 2012-2018

Background: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nurse is recognized as a practice scholar in nursing and leadership; moreover, the volume of published scholarship from DNP authors is expanding. Purpose: The aim of this research was to quantify and analyze DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications from 2012 through 2018. Methods: This was a descriptive analysis of DNP graduate publications found in the WorldCat database from 2012 through 2018. Results: Nearly 2000 (n = 1903) DNP-authored, peer-reviewed journal publications were extracted. Doctor of Nursing Practice-authored publications increased 136% from 2012 to 2018, including 1059 (56%) with DNP authors as first authors and 494 (26%) from DNP graduate solo authors. There were 1179 collaborative and interprofessional publications (62%). Conclusions: The findings in this research demonstrate an increase in the number of DNP-authored scholarly publications since 2012. Scholarly publications by DNP authors expand the dissemination of knowledge and offer an avenue to improve health outcomes nationally and globally.

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The research shows a significant increase in the number of scholarly publications by DNP authors from 2012 to 2018. These academic works not only expand the dissemination of knowledge, but also offer a pathway to improve health outcomes nationally and globally.