6: THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL EXECUTIVE ■ 167Master’s Essentials Key Differences- Ethics prepares the
graduate to: identify and
analyze common ethical
dilemmas; evaluate ethical
methods of decision making;
understand the role of ethic
in the health care system
No specific essential for
ethics- DNP focuses on
development of
partnerships and is more
actively involved in defining
the role of the DNP-
prepared nurse - DNP graduate better able
to effectively develop the
partnerships based on
system-wide approach,
ability to be involved in
collaborative relationships
with others beyond the
traditional organizational
boundaries - DNP graduate has a
greater self-knowledge and
self-mastery from extensive
study of leadership theory
and leadership development
exposure—this creates a
strong foundation for
effectiveness with
leadership
Doctorate of Nursing
Practice EssentialsNo specific essential for
ethics- Professional role
development prepares the
graduate to communicate,
advocate about the nursing
profession including
advanced practice role;
functions as a change agent;
6. Interprofessional
collaboration for
improving patient and
population health
outcomes prepares the
graduate to: partner with
other professionals to
analyze complex clinical
issues; assume leadership
roles in interprofessional
team to develop practice
models, guidelines, and
health policy
FIGURE 6.2 Comparison of essentials of master’s education and doctorate of nursing practice.
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