DNP Project

1-3 credits · School of Nursing

In this multi-semester course, students gain knowledge, skills, and experience in planning, implementing and evaluating an evidence–based project which addresses a practice issue affecting selected populations, organizations, health care systems, or health care policy. The project can take a variety of forms, such as practice change projects, quality and safety improvement projects, clinical program evaluations, and evaluation of practice models. Seminar hours with the advisory committee are integral to the course. A minimum of 4 credits is required for successful completion of the project. Credits may be earned over multiple semesters. Documentation of a minimum of 400 hours of project work is required. Prerequisite: Nursing 959. Instructor consent required