SWOT Analysis

Describe the role and explore how a DNP or MSN-prepared nurse contributes to it, including a formal SWOT analysis.

Part 1 Guidelines

What to Include:

1. Role Description

• Clearly define the specific DNP role you are analyzing.
• Explain why you selected this role and its relevance to your professional goals.

1. Role Gaps & Justification

• Identify any current gaps or unmet needs that justify the creation or advancement of this role.

1. MSN vs. DNP Role Differentiation

• Discuss the difference between an MSN-prepared and a DNP-prepared nurse in this role.
• Emphasize competencies, leadership capacity, and impact.

1. SWOT Analysis

• Conduct a formal SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis related to the role.
• Use scholarly sources to support your findings.
• Required reading: Schadewald (2024), pp. 320321.