Discussion Board
• Discuss the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in the development of nursing science.
• Carper's (1978) germinal work is over 40 years old yet it is important for nurses to think about how we know what we know. All four of the concepts Carper identified are very important. Select and discuss the one way of knowing that is most important to the role of the DNP nurse.
• Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (2019) discuss the levels of evidence that guide research. Discuss why all of the seven levels are needed for research.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.