The focus of this course is nursing knowledge development and the underpinnings of nursing science, practice and education.
Examines contextual contributors to development of vulnerable populations and public response. Implications for nursing research and practice are explored.
This course provides a history of philosophical and scientific thinking and its impact on the discipline of nursing, knowledge development in nursing and nursing science.
Integrates theory and empirical research about leadership and health policy. Participates in the policy development process.
Emphasis on needs assessment, instrument analysis, measurement, analysis and evaluation of student outcomes in nursing education.
This course explores theoretical elements and their impact on nursing knowledge development and the translation of nursing research to pedagogy and practice.
Introduction to doctoral level in-depth study of the integrated principles of design, methods and analysis in the conduct of quantitative health care research.
Provides in-depth study of the integrated principles of design, methods and analysis in the conduct of quantitative health care research.
In-depth application of the integrated principles of both quantitative and qualitative design, methods and analysis as they relate to the translation of evidence into practice.
Introduction to the DNP Scholarly Project emphasizing the application of the integrated principles of proposal development, research design and the measurement of clinical outcomes.
Provides advanced in-depth study, emphasizing the intensive development and defense of the DNP Scholarly Project Proposal.
This course is designed to prepare the learner for scholarship in nursing education, publication, presentation and grant writing activities.
Builds knowledge and skill with instructional planning, development, delivery, and evaluation in classroom and clinical settings. Focus on existing and developing evidence for teaching strategies.
Examines a range of contextual and professional influences on curriculum development and program evaluation in nursing education.
Involves comprehensive investigation of the academic nursing role in higher education relative to administration, student issues, program requirements and faculty expectations
Exploring the nature of doctoral research in nursing and nursing scholarship. Examination of phenomena of interest for dissertation proposals begins.
Engage students in discussion surrounding DNP essential concepts, development of research knowledge and trajectory, and acculturation to the DNP role with special emphasis on developing the concept of interest.
Engage students in discussion surrounding DNP essential concepts, development of research knowledge and trajectory, and acculturation to the DNP role with special emphasis on developing evidence for practice change.
Engage students in discussion surrounding DNP essential concepts, development of research knowledge and trajectory, and acculturation to the DNP role with special emphasis on research design and methods.
The Capstone project reflects synthesis and application of evidence-based practice in advanced nursing practice and health care. The course facilitates the development of the Capstone and launches the project.
For a total of 180 contact hours. The Capstone project reflects synthesis and application of evidence-based practice in advanced nursing practice and health care. The Capstone project must be approved by and defended to the capstone committee.
All doctoral students must earn 4 hours as partial fulfillment of requirements for the doctorate. Supports development of dissertation research proposal. S/U graded.
The DNP project reflects synthesis and application of evidence-based practice and translational research. S/U graded.
All doctoral students must earn 12 hours as partial fulfillment of requirements for the doctorate. Dissertation must be approved by and defended to the dissertation committee. S/U graded.