NUR 799 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project A:, Development

Credits: 4
(420 total clinical clock hours.) Synthesis of theoretical and empirical evidence, including health outcomes data, to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) project that addresses a need identified in a clinical setting. DNP projects, based on an understanding of the environmental influences, aim to benefit groups, populations, or communities and can include changes in policies, procedures, or programs. The entire DNP project ensues over three semesters for a minimum requirement of 10 credit hours. Lab A: Development (2+2, Cr. 4); Lab B: Implementation (2+2, Cr. 4); Lab C: Evaluation (2+2, Cr. 4); Lab D: Project Continuation (0+3, Cr. 3). If the specific components of the DNP project are not completed within the appropriate semester, the student must register for NUR 799 D (Cr. 3) each semester until the project is completed.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 770.