NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 Data Management
The discussion for this week is focused on the collection of data you are using for your project evaluation, Are you using primary or secondary data for evaluation of your project outcome? Describe or attach any tool that you used for project evaluation. Did you develop a tool for data collection? Include that here too. How will you manage cleaning and combing of your data? What guidelines did you follow related to incomplete data?
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 Data Analysis
The discussion for this week is focused on data analysis. Describe your plans for data analysis. How will descriptive statistics assist you in evaluating your outcome? Does your question require looking at the difference between two (or more) groups? What statistical test will you use which is consistent with your question and the type of data produced by your evaluation method/tool?
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 Results, Discussion, Conclusion
The discussion for this week is focused on the results, discussion, and conclusion sections of your final report of your DNP Project. The results section of your DNP Project must provide the answers found on your DNP Project in words and graphics. What graphics did you use to display your findings? Explain your choice. The discussion section of your DNP Project should provide an interpretation of your project findings. Share the findings that were linked to your project results. What important elements of your DNP Project must be linked in the conclusion section? Reflecting on your completed DNP Project, what implications do you see for scholarly work?
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 Dissemination
The discussion for this week is focused on your final plans for dissemination. You have considered this issue when you developed your project proposal but your plans have likely changed. Describe your plan for sharing the results of your project with the stakeholders at your practicum/project setting. Also, describe plans for conference poster or podium presentation and publication. Do you have a specific regional or national conference in mind? Which journal are you considering for submission of your manuscript? Which of these will be most crucial for you to focus on to assure dissemination of your DNP Project results?
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 Sustainability
The discussion for this week is focused on sustainability. Will the change that you initiated for your DNP Project be sustained, modified, or discontinued? How is that being determined? What plans have you made for your exit? Will you continue work related to your practice problem? What are your next steps?
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 Portfolio
The discussion for this week is focused on the experience of developing a professional portfolio. How do you anticipate using your professional portfolio? As you reflected on your career while developing your professional portfolio, you likely reviewed your strengths and opportunities for growth. Please share anything you are comfortable with as a result of that self-evaluation. Also, share your long-term career goals and your plan for achieving those goals.
DQ2 DNP Project Update
Please use this discussion thread to provide your instructor and student colleagues with an update on implementation phase of your DNP Project.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 7 Discussion
Transformation
The discussion for this week is focused on your transformation. As you complete your DNP Project final paper and presentation, and your portfolio, share with your instructor and your peers how you have been transformed through your entire DNP program experience.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 8 Discussion
Advice to Others
As you are approaching the conclusion of your DNP program, what is one piece of advice you would share with a student just beginning the journey to achieving their DNP?
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 5 Assignment
DNP Project Final Paper
PURPOSE
In this course, students will complete implementation and evaluation their DNP Project and submit a completed DNP Project final paper; this is a revision and extension of the approved project proposal that was developed in NR702: DNP Project & Practicum I. The completed DNP Project final paper will provide a detailed account of all phases of the completed DNP Project.
This paper may not be submitted until the student has completed project implementation, data analysis, and evaluation.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO1: Evaluate the outcomes of the DNP Project using narrative and statistical methods. (POs 3, 5 and 6)
CO2: Develop a comprehensive plan for communicating the results of the evaluation of DNP Project for determination of sustainability and replication. (POs 5 and 6)
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 300 points.
DUE DATE
Submit to the Dropbox by the end of Week 5, Sunday, at 11:59 p.m. MT.
REQUIREMENTS
1. To complete this assignment, you will need to review the grading rubric carefully and consider how to incorporate each required criterion into the final paper. This final paper is an extension of the project proposal that you completed in NR702.
2. The DNP Final Paper is worth 300 points and will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. All evaluation criteria must be acceptable to earn the 300 points and pass this course.
3. Create your manuscript using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”
4. The length of the paper will vary based on the results reporting. The paper should include title page, abstract, body, reference pages, and appendices. The following are estimates for length of each section.
a. Title Page
Chapter One - Introduction
b. Introduction: 1-2 paragraphs
c. Problem Statement: 1 paragraph
d. Objectives and Aims: 1 page
e. Significance of the Practice Problem: 1-2 pages
f. Synthesis of the Literature: 5-10 pages
g. Practice Recommendations: 1-2 pages
h. Evidence—Based Practice: Verification on Chosen Option: 1 paragraph
Chapter Two – Theoretical Framework
i. Theoretical Framework: 2-4 pages
j. Change Model: 2-4 pages
Chapter Three – Project Design and Methods
k. Project Settings: 5-10 pages
l. Project Vision, Mission, and Objectives: 1-2 pages
m. PICOT Question: 2-3 pages
n. Sample and Setting: 1 page
o. Implementation Plan/Procedures: 2-3 pages
p. Data Collection Procedures: 2-3 pages
q. Data Analysis Plan: 3-5 pages
Chapter Four - Results and Discussion of DNP Project
r. Summary of Methods and Procedures: 5-10 pages
s. Summary of Sample and Settings Characteristics: 5-10 pages
t. Major Findings: 2-5
Chapter Five – Implications in Practice and Conclusions
u. Implications for Nursing Practice: 1-2 pages
v. Recommendations: 1-2 pages
w. Plans for Dissemination: 1-2 Pages
x. Conclusions and Contributions to the Professions of Nursing: 1-2 pages
y. Professional References
z. Appendices
5. Doctoral level writing
6. APA format is required with a title page, abstract, and reference page. An APA template is available in the Course Resources with required headings and content described.
Preparing the Paper
The following are best practices for preparing this paper:
1. Review comments that your instructor made on your Project Proposal in NR702 and make recommended changes.
2. Use the DNP Project Template with required headings and descriptions of required content in Course Resources.
3. Use the attached grading rubric to guide the development of your proposal.
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 6 Assignment
PURPOSE
This presentation is an opportunity for the DNP student to share the results of the DNP project with the student’s DNP Committee, DNP faculty, and other DNP students.
This presentation may not be scheduled until the student has completed project implementation, data analysis, and evaluation.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the DNP student will demonstrate achievement of NR-709 course outcomes:
1. Evaluate the outcomes of the DNP Project using narrative and statistical methods. (POs 3, 5, 6)
2. Develop a comprehensive plan for communicating the results of the evaluation of DNP Project for determination of sustainability and replication. (POs 5, 6)
DUE DATE
Submit your PowerPoint file into the Dropbox tab by end of Week 6, Sunday, at 11:59 p.m. MT. Please name your file as last namepresentation.ppt.
The presentation will be scheduled for a time to present during week 7.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a possible total of 100 points.
REQUIREMENTS
This assignment consists of both a PowerPoint file and an oral presentation online.
Your presentation should be 15 minutes in length with an additional 5 minutes for Q & A.
Review the PowerPoint presentation template located in Course Resources for required content to be included. Be sure to select a professional–looking design template for your presentation.
Review the following web resources as well as the grading rubric to assist you with your PowerPoint presentation.
• https://chamberlain-on-worldcat-org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/oclc/922887111
• https://chamberlain-on-worldcat-org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/oclc/990415997
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 8 Assignment
DNP Project Final Approval
Student Name:
Signature:
Project/Practicum Preceptor:
Approval: Yes ?No ?
Comments:
Signature: Date:
Project/Practicum Faculty/Advisor:
Approval: Yes ?No ?
Comments:
Signature: Date:
NR709 Project Final Approval Form Revised 1.24.17
NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV
Week 8 Assignment
You Decide Reflection
PURPOSE
The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the NR709 course.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcome:
CO4: Uses project management processes to evaluate the DNP project (PO #4, 8).
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
DUE DATE
Submit your completed application under the Dropbox tab by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 8 as directed.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The You Decide Reflection is worth 100 points and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
2. Create your essay using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”
3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum.
4. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages.
5. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63).
a. You Decide Reflection
b. Conclusion
PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION
The DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006) outline a number of advanced nursing practice competencies for the DNP-prepared nurse from evaluation perspectives. Reflect on the NR709 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:
1. “Conduct a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and illness parameters in complex situations, incorporating diverse and culturally sensitive approaches.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on nursing science and other sciences.
3. Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships and partnerships with patients (individual, family or group) and other professionals to facilitate optimal care and patient outcomes.
4. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
5. Guide, mentor, and support other nurses to achieve excellence in nursing practice.
6. Educate and guide individuals and groups through complex health and situational transitions.
7. Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues” (pp. 16-17).
Reference:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.
