The DNP was created to answer that call from IOM. However, are all DNP's really interested in getting involved in translation research? Are all DNP's adequately prepared to evaluate research, apply/implement it, evaluate and publish it?
The inconsistencies noted among various DNP programs contribute to how the practice doctorate can, as a group, address funding for translation research. The Nursing Institute of Nursing Research only provides funding for PhD prepared nurses, however, the arena for research is limitless, specially in a still evolving science of Nursing.