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AACN to Host National Summit on the Doctor of Nursing Practice
October 30, 2012
New Law Allows California State Nursing Schools to Offer the DNP
September 30, 2010
AACN Update on the New Comprehensive Care Certification Exam
March 6, 2009
AACN Letter in Response to the DNP Certification Exam
May 20, 2008
DNP Roadmap Task Force Report
October 20, 2006
CCNE Decision Regarding the DNP Degree Title
October 20, 2005
AACN Applauds the National Academy of Sciences' Report which Supports the Development of the Practice Doctorate in Nursing
September 12, 2005
AACN Adopts a New Vision for the Future of Nursing Education and Practice
October 27, 2004

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