4: REFLECTIVE RESPONSE 1 ■ 135how NPs rely on medical research to support their practice. She urges the conduct of
more practice- focused research based on phenomena unique to the nursing experience
which will not happen if DNPs are marginalized from the research enterprise.
In conclusion, the authors have made a very important statement regarding the
“added value” that DNP education gives to APNs. With the exciting changes going on
in health care today, the road has been paved for DNPs to make their mark by advancing
nursing practice, improving health care, and educating the future nursing workforce.
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