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
Virtual Commencement Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sandra Davis
SandraDavis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP Dr. Davis is currently an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the George Washington University School of Nursing. Her...
Racism is a Public Health Crisis: DNPs of Color Advocating for Change
ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 5, 2020 – The impact of COVID19 and the continued violence against Black people have exposed worldwide the traumatic truths of how racism staggeringly affects our communities....
DNPs of Color Feature in OUTCOMES: The E-Newsletter of Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc.
How do you inspire, empower and transform the experiences for persons of color in academia and their pursuit of a terminal degree? You seek out an innovative approach and create a pipeline for...
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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