Management of CareQuestion 1838 of 2368

A nurse wants a doctoral degree that focuses on clinical practice and leads to roles in advanced practice and clinical leadership. Which degree fits?

  1. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  2. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
  3. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  4. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
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Correct answer: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

PhD nurses focus on research, while DNP nurses focus on clinical nursing practice.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Doctoral Degrees in Nursing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026