A DNP-prepared nurse can be more involved in strategic management decisions by aiding in the design of change plans and facilitating the inclusion and involvement of all stakeholders. DNP nurses can foster collaboration by modeling respect, transparency and establishing a clear pathway to achieve success (Rundio & Wilson, 2015). Change without a plan for ongoing engagement may result in regression to previous sub-par practices without widespread buy-in from the bedside nurses (Zaccagnini, 2015). Nurses are natural strategists as they identify, prioritize and implement complex plans of care for multiple patients with diverse needs, but nurses do not always recognize that they possess these skills. The DNP can build on this foundation and develop executive and collaborative skills that can navigate through a maze of obstacles to find an equitable solution for all that will advance the cause of health promotion. The DNP nurse brings the combination of clinical expertise and academic prowess to translate and implement evidence-based interventions (Grove et al., 2015). Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare reimbursement has transitioned from a basis of volume to one of quality (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017). Subsequently, the focus of healthcare organizations is improving measurable quality outcomes and reducing harm, readmission, fraud, and abuse (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017). One strategy for improving and developing a culture of safety is to encourage incident reporting for errors or near misses. Nurses should be encouraged to report all patient care or unit process concerns so that they can be investigated in a non-punitive manner to improve safety (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017). Policies and procedures should be in place and subjected to regular review to ensure that they are still consistent with nursing board advisories. The DNP will study the data relating to quality measures and can use this to identify opportunities for process improvements. Once the improvement opportunities are identified, a literature search can provide evidence to support plans for a nursing process improvement. The DNP nurse can review the unit nurse’s standard of care and ensure that no cultural drift away from the best practice occurs. References Grove, S. K., Gray, J. R., & Burns, N. (2015). (6th ed.). Rundio, A., & Wilson, V. (2015). (9th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. Sherwood, G., & Barnsteiner, J. (2017). (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. Zaccagnini, M. (2015). (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. I NEED A COMMENT FOR THIS DISCUSSION BOARD WITH AT LEAST 2 PARAGRAPHS AND USE 3 SOUERCES NO LATER THAN 5 YEARS.

DNP-prepared nurses play a crucial role in strategic management decisions within healthcare organizations. Their unique skill set allows them to contribute to the design of change plans and facilitate the involvement of all stakeholders. By modeling respect, transparency, and establishing clear pathways for success, DNP nurses foster collaboration and ensure widespread buy-in from the bedside nurses, preventing regression to previous sub-par practices (Rundio & Wilson, 2015).

Nurses possess inherent strategizing abilities as they constantly identify, prioritize, and implement complex plans of care for multiple patients. However, they may not always recognize these skills. The DNP degree builds upon this foundation, equipping nurses with executive and collaborative skills to navigate obstacles and find equitable solutions that advance the cause of health promotion (Zaccagnini, 2015). The combination of clinical expertise and academic prowess empowers DNP nurses to translate and implement evidence-based interventions, addressing the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery and quality outcomes (Grove et al., 2015).

One significant factor driving the need for strategic management decisions is the transition of healthcare reimbursement from volume-based to quality-based under the Affordable Care Act. In response, healthcare organizations are focusing on improving measurable outcomes, reducing harm, readmission rates, fraud, and abuse (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017). DNP nurses are well-positioned to contribute to this goal by studying quality measures and identifying opportunities for process improvements. By analyzing data and conducting a comprehensive literature review, DNP nurses can develop evidence-based plans to improve nursing processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017).

Additionally, fostering a culture of safety is paramount in healthcare organizations. Incident reporting for errors or near misses plays a crucial role in improving and developing this culture. DNP-prepared nurses can encourage nurses to report all patient care and unit process concerns, ensuring a non-punitive approach to investigation and improvement. Regular review of policies and procedures is necessary to maintain consistency with nursing board advisories. The DNP nurse can play a vital role in this process by assessing the standard of care and preventing cultural drift away from best practices (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017).

In conclusion, DNP-prepared nurses have a unique skill set that enables them to contribute significantly to strategic management decisions in healthcare organizations. By designing change plans, facilitating stakeholder involvement, and fostering collaboration, DNP nurses ensure the successful implementation of change initiatives. They bring a combination of clinical expertise and academic prowess to translate and implement evidence-based interventions, with a focus on improving measurable quality outcomes and fostering a culture of safety. Through their strategic management abilities, DNP nurses contribute to the advancement of health promotion and the delivery of high-quality care in the dynamic healthcare landscape.