AORN Journal· 2026Q2
Optimizing the Role of Doctor of Nursing Practice–Prepared Perioperative Nurses in Quality and Safety
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Short summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared nurses can lead system-level improvements in perioperative quality and safety by translating research into practice using evidence-based methods.
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Key points
- DNP-prepared perioperative nurses can lead system-level improvements in surgical care.
- They utilize evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and implementation science to translate research into practice.
- The article applies the AACN Essentials Domain 5 (Quality and Safety) to DNP scholarly projects.
- Guidance is provided for aligning DNP projects with organizational strategic priorities.
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Abstract
Surgical care is becoming more complex, and hospitals are under amplified pressure to improve quality and prevent harm. Ongoing sentinel events, such as wrong-site surgery and retained surgical items, indicate that important safety errors persist and require system-level solutions. Doctor of nursing practice (DNP)-prepared perioperative nurses are well positioned to lead system-level improvements by using evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and implementation science to translate research into practice and develop sustainable improvements over time. This article describes how DNP-prepared perioperative nurses lead and strengthen safety and quality initiatives in the perioperative practice setting. This article applies The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, with a focus on Domain 5 (Quality and Safety), to connect DNP scholarly project work to measurable perioperative safety outcomes. Practical guidance is provided to support alignment of DNP-led scholarly projects with the strategic priorities of the organization.
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