As you investigate advanced nursing degrees to become a nurse practitioner, you’ll come across Ph.D. and DNP programs. In its simplest form, a Ph.D. is a researched-focused degree whereas a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a degree that prepares graduates for clinical practice. Put another way, the Ph.D. is designed for nurses seeking careers as research scientists in private, academic, and government agencies. DNP graduates, on the other hand, bring evidenced-based knowledge (from research) into clinical practice to improve … Read the rest