Professional Role Development of the DNP-Prepared Nurse

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In this course, you will be introduced to advanced levels of systems thinking with a focus on initiatives that improve patient, population, and health system outcomes based on current evidence. You will explore theoretical perspectives from a variety of disciplines that guide advanced nursing practice. You will examine the doctor of nursing practice essentials that reflect the highest level of nursing leadership and the application of evidence-based practice through innovative models of care delivery. There is an emphasis on the role of the DNP-prepared nurse leader who collaborates with an interprofessional team to provide quality and safe care. This course requires a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60 supervised practice hours, which may be applied to the doctoral project.