The Doctor of Nursing Practice A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues, Fifth Edition remains the most comprehensive guide for both role and career development for the DNP student and professional. It continues to be the go-to resource for those pursuing a DNP degree and starting their career. As with previous editions, the hallmark feature of the Fifth Edition is its accessible and easy-to-read approach enabling it to serve as both an educational resource for students as well as professional reference for years to follow. Faculty and students will appreciate the wealth of content and learning resources packed into this guide including comprehensive chapter overviews, interviews with practicing DNP's and leaders such as such as Carolyn Williams PhD, RN, FAAN DNP Co-founder and Dean Judy Didion of Oakland University School of Nursing, case scenarios, and more! New content including the new AACN Essentials document and how the new competencies are related to role development New chapter on relationship building and the DNP Discussion of the growth and impact of social media and apps on the DNP role Exploration of the impact of COVID-19 on nursing and technology A thorough discussion of the DNP degree past, present, and future including in-depth content relating the new AACN Essentials document to the future of nursing education and practice
Chism, Lisa Astalos: - Dr. Lisa Chism is clinical director of the Center for Breast Health, Oakland Macomb OBGYN and Associates in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She has been a registered nurse for over 30 years and a certified nurse practitioner for 26 years. Dr. Chism is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and a certified sexuality counselor. 'Dr. Chism is also adjunct Volunteer Faculty, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.Dr. Chism completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in December, 2007 at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. Her interests breast, menopause, and sexual health. Dr. Chism's' middle-range nursing theory entitled "Chism's Middle-Range Spiritual Empathy Theory" is referenced nationally and internationally. She has presented many poster and podium presentations regarding the DNP degree, menopause and sexual health locally and nationally, as well as guest lectured at various universities. In June, 2011, Dr. Chism was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She was also selected as Menopause Practitioner of the Year by the North American Menopause Society, September, 2011.' She resides in Woodhaven, Michigan with her husband Bruce, daughter Isabel, their poodle, Lucy, and Devon Rex Tiffany.
