DNP842 Scholarly Project II - Implementation (50 clinical hours) (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): DNP808 , DNP809 , DNP813 , DNP840 , and DNP841  
The DNP Scholarly Project is the culmination of the nurse anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum. Successful completion of the final Scholarly Project will provide verification that the student has achieved competency in the scholarship skills relevant to the DNP Degree.

This course is the second in a series of DNP Scholarly Project courses and focuses on the steps of identifying and refining the DNP Scholarly Project’s methodology and on project implementation. Students must evaluate social determinants of health that could be impacted by the project and identify strategies to eliminate barriers prior to project implementation. Activities associated with this course may include, but are not limited to: the development of the study design, determining plans for statistical analysis, the development and distribution of surveys/ assessments, continued communication and engagement with stakeholders, system change needs, and educational interventions that may be part of the project. IRB approval is obtained at this time if it is determined to be necessary based upon the project. Each student is responsible for completing equal parts of the project. Students complete a self-assessment as well as an assessment of each team member, which contributes to the final grade for the course. In addition, monthly review exams and assignments are tied to this course for an individual final score that is earned by the student.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Implement an established timeline for completion of the project.
2. Employ advanced inter and intra-professional collaboration skills with numerous key stakeholders to improve health outcomes.
3. Demonstrate leadership through the development of innovations that incorporate aspects of change theories.
4. Demonstrate leadership in the translation of best evidence into practice to improve healthcare quality, safety and outcomes.
5. Define social determinants of health impacted by the project and identify strategies to eliminate barriers to project implementation.
6. Develop a scholarly work in the form of a manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
7. Deliver an oral presentation of the final project before a Scholarly Project Committee and peers.
8. External dissemination through the development of a poster and/ or oral presentation for delivery at a state or national meeting.