Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum I: Implementation

Catalog description

This course imitates the DNP Leadership Residency which is a key component of Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The residency provides established practicum experiences for the DNP student within an organization or community to complete their DNP Project. The student participates in meaningful engagement with stakeholders, experts from nursing and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, and their project population with their Residency Preceptor providing guidance and support. The experience provides each DNP student the opportunity to engage with leadership and/or clinical staff as they design and implement initiatives which are designed to improve outcomes of care, improve efficiency, and decrease costs. Working with their Residency Preceptor and Faculty Mentor, the student manages project implementation and response to the change process being initiated, including ethical or legal concerns. Students work within the organization to advocate and educate leaders and staff regarding the identified health or health care organization concern. Students implement the data collection and management plan through collaboration and communication with organizational HIT support.