
Associate, Scholar, and Leader membership tiers offer essential opportunities to elevate practice and improve healthcare outcomes.
Explore this page to find your role within
Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc., the Academy of Doctorally Prepared Nurses, and the
Journal of the Academy of Doctorally Prepared Nurses.
Target Audience: Doctoral students, recent graduates, and nursing colleagues entering the practice innovation space.
Core Value: The Associate level provides foundational visibility and integration into the Academy of Doctorally Prepared Nurses (ADPN) network, allowing emerging leaders to share their work and build a professional presence.
Key Benefits & Elaborated Value
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Project & Dissertation Showcasing: Get your work indexed and highlighted within the ADPN ecosystem, bringing visibility to your clinical practice improvements, research, or evidence-based projects.
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1-Year Featured Advertising in OUTCOMES: Expand the reach of your project, publication, or initiative through dedicated promotional placement in OUTCOMES.
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Cross-Platform Visibility: Gain formal recognition as an Associate Member listed across all three network sites.
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Network & Information Access: Full access to essential web services and direct delivery of network communications and updates via the primary mailing list.
Target Audience: Active practitioners, educators, and researchers looking to deepen engagement and access professional development.
Core Value: The Scholar level is tailored for members seeking to actively shape the future of the Academy while enjoying financial offsets on educational offerings and professional services.
Key Benefits & Elaborated Value
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Includes All Associate Benefits: Inherits complete access to project hosting, advertising, and web services.
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Academy Development Participation: Direct engagement in shaping programs, curriculum, and strategic initiatives for the Academy.
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Exclusive Discounts: Reduced rates across all webinars, educational programs, and professional services offered by the network.
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Enhanced Professional Alignment: Position yourself as an active contributor to practice innovation and scholarly exchange.
Target Audience: Experienced doctoral nurses, committee chairs, strategic directors, and mentors.
Core Value: The Leader level provides high-impact strategic involvement, positioning members at the forefront of healthcare innovation through think tanks, governance, and doctoral mentorship.
Key Benefits & Elaborated Value
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Includes All Associate & Scholar Benefits: Retains full promotional, discount, and development privileges.
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Quarterly Leadership Projects & Think Tanks: Collaborate on high-level strategic projects and interdisciplinary think tanks tackling pressing issues in practice and policy.
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Governance & Advisory Leadership: Serve on strategic committees and advisory boards, driving the organizational vision of the ADPN.
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Doctoral Mentorship: Chair membership committees dedicated to guiding, evaluating, and launching emerging doctoral leaders into the profession.


