Complexity Science Fosters Professional Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role Emergence.

This article discusses role emergence from master's-prepared nurse practitioners to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) innovative leaders who utilize Complexity science to impact health care organizations. DNP leaders are in position to disrupt linear traditional leadership and embark on new ideas for improvements in care delivery, organizational system processes, and policies within health care. Complexity science provides the necessary theoretical framework for nurse executives and stakeholders to interact with DNP leaders by engaging in collaborative efforts, cultivating communication from point of service providers to administrators, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams to approach gaps in practice, clinical issues, health care policy, and organizational sustainability.

Applying Complexity Science as a DNP Quantum Leader.

As Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students and graduates begin to apply new knowledge in real-life situations, they are transforming their organizations. The impact of DNP projects is noted by measurable outcomes in diverse settings. This article presents 4 unique clinical/organizational examples of DNP projects.

Health care provider use of motivational interviewing to address vaccine hesitancy in college students.

Background: Vaccine-preventable diseases significantly influence the health and academic success of college students. Despite the known negative impact of these diseases, vaccination rates routinely fall short of national goals and recommendations. Although vaccination decisions are complex, a recommendation from a health care provider is one of the key motivators for individuals receiving a vaccine.