The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 101-107 , February 2008

The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Looking Back, Moving Forward

  • Susan Apold

      Affiliations

    • Susan Apold, RN, NP, BC, PhD, is vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at College of Mount Saint Vincent in Bronx, NY. She is also the immediate past president of the American College of Nurse Practitioners. In conjunction with national ethical standards, this author reports no relationships with business or industry that represent a conflict of interest.

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PII: S1555-4155(07)00755-6

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.12.003

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 101-107 , February 2008

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