Practice Doctorate Resource Center

NONPF Perspective

NONPF Perspective

In recognition that advanced practice nurse clinicians and educators are voicing an array of concerns and questions about the implications of the practice doctorate paradigm, the NONPF leadership has a commitment to sharing information as it becomes available with the NONPF membership and other interested parties.  Statements and articles generated by the NONPF leadership reflect current and evolving organizational perspectives.  Through these statements, analyses, and reports on the work of the NONPF Task force, NONPF seeks to keep the public informed of primary and emerging issues.  See the timeline of NONPF activities.

Key Articles & Statements:

Curriculum Models for the Practice Doctorate in Nursing (2005)  
Published in Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal Medscape Nurses

 President's Point in The Mentor (January 2005)

Statement from NONPF Board of Directors (Nov 2004)

NONPF Recommendations (Updated Nov 2004)

Statement from the NONPF Board of Directors (Jan 2004)

The Practice Doctorate in Nursing: Future or Fringe? (2003)
Published in Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal Medscape Nurses

NONPF's Preliminary Analysis (2002)

Statement from the NONPF Board of Directors (April 2002)

NONPF Strategic Initiative (2002)

Update from the Task Force Chair (2002)