Dissertation Development I

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This course focuses on the preliminary development of a dissertation proposal. Students present their research ideas, preliminary research design, and written work for peer and faculty critique. Throughout this ongoing process, students develop their skills of critical appraisal, writing, and research proposal design aimed at creating a feasible, well-written dissertation proposal that can be defended, implemented, and completed within a realistic time frame. Potential impact on generating evidence-based best practices for improving population health through culturally competent primary health care will be appraised. Students will explore the various roles of the nurse scientist, including interprofessional research and collaboration, mentorship, leadership, networking, grant funding, ethical considerations, and dissemination.