Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the motivations and perceptions of RNs with completed doctorates in an integrated healthcare system.
BACKGROUND: Historically, PhD preparation was the primary doctorate available for nurses, preparing them to conduct research and hold leadership positions. The recent growth of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs that focus on either advanced clinical practice or executive competencies has significant implications for the future of nursing in practice settings.
METHODS: A 30-item survey was sent to all 93 RNs at a healthcare system who have completed doctorates.
RESULTS: A response rate of 71% found DNPs outnumber PhDs 3 to 1. PhDs are significantly more likely to perceive concrete benefits associated with their degrees, and DNPs are more likely to report that their degrees have not made a difference in their jobs.
CONCLUSIONS: Leaders in practice and education must collaborate to ensure that both DNPs and PhDs are engaged in positions that use their highest level of competence in any setting.
BACKGROUND: Historically, PhD preparation was the primary doctorate available for nurses, preparing them to conduct research and hold leadership positions. The recent growth of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs that focus on either advanced clinical practice or executive competencies has significant implications for the future of nursing in practice settings.
METHODS: A 30-item survey was sent to all 93 RNs at a healthcare system who have completed doctorates.
RESULTS: A response rate of 71% found DNPs outnumber PhDs 3 to 1. PhDs are significantly more likely to perceive concrete benefits associated with their degrees, and DNPs are more likely to report that their degrees have not made a difference in their jobs.
CONCLUSIONS: Leaders in practice and education must collaborate to ensure that both DNPs and PhDs are engaged in positions that use their highest level of competence in any setting.
摘要：
目的：这项研究的目的是在综合医疗保健系统中检查具有完整博士学位的RN的动机和看法。
背景：历史上，博士准备是护士可获得的主要博士学位，准备他们进行研究和担任领导职务。最近，专注于高级临床实践或执行能力的护理实践博士（DNP）计划的增长对实践环境中护理的未来具有重要意义。
方法：对某医疗系统所有93个完成博士学位的RN进行了一项30项调查。
结果：发现DNP的应答率为71％，超过3至1位博士。博士学位更有可能感知到与学位相关的具体好处，DNP更有可能报告说他们的学位并没有对他们的工作产生影响。
结论：实践和教育的领导者必须合作，以确保DNP和博士都从事在任何环境中使用其最高能力水平的职位。
背景：历史上，博士准备是护士可获得的主要博士学位，准备他们进行研究和担任领导职务。最近，专注于高级临床实践或执行能力的护理实践博士（DNP）计划的增长对实践环境中护理的未来具有重要意义。
方法：对某医疗系统所有93个完成博士学位的RN进行了一项30项调查。
结果：发现DNP的应答率为71％，超过3至1位博士。博士学位更有可能感知到与学位相关的具体好处，DNP更有可能报告说他们的学位并没有对他们的工作产生影响。
结论：实践和教育的领导者必须合作，以确保DNP和博士都从事在任何环境中使用其最高能力水平的职位。
