

INSPIRING NURSES. EMPOWERING PROFESSIONALS. TRANSFORMING NURSING PRACTICE.
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Who We Are
DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. DNP, short for Doctor of Nursing Practice, is the highest level of education a nurse can attain which focuses on clinical practice. DNPs influence healthcare outcomes through healthcare policy, organizational leadership, and translating nursing research into evidenced-based practice.
DOCs will provide online communities for nurses of color who have obtained or are working towards obtaining their DNP. DOCs activities will include organizing celebrations, hosting speaker events, conferences, and establishing collaborative partnerships with nursing schools across the U.S. DOC’s top priority would focus on peer networking and mentoring.
With DOCs, we intend to create supportive environments that will help inspire, empower, and transform the landscape of nursing to include more diversity in nursing practice.
Latest News
DNPs of Color and Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare launch Pathway to Publication Mentorship Program
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 – DNPs of Color (DOCs), an organization committed to increasing diversity in nursing practice through networking, mentorship and advocacy, and Jonas Philanthropies, a...
Dr. Wallena Gould Will Deliver DNPs of Color 2022 Virtual Commencement Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr. Danielle McCamey, President Email: info@dnpsofcolor.org Dr. Wallena Gould Will Deliver DNPs of Color 2022 Virtual Commencement Speech...
DNPs of Color Hosts Inaugural Virtual Conference
Dr. Kenya Beard to Deliver Keynote ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 2, 2021) – DNPs of Color (DOCs) will be hosting its inaugural conference virtually on October 23, 2021 at 9am EDT. The theme is DOCs at the...
Special places where groups can find a group of like-minded people who authentically share a common experience are golden. Some who come here are mentors. Some are novices. They are really valuable.”

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