Description
This is the first of two sequential DNP practicum courses. This course combines practicum experiences with scholarly activities to provide in-depth learning. The practicum focuses on comprehensive and systematic assessment of healthcare problems in complex situations. It gives students an opportunity for meaningful engagement with experts from nursing as well as other disciplines. The DNP practicum provides the DNP student with an individually designed clinical or leadership experience to meet professional leadership or clinical goals. In consultation with the student’s DNP Project Advisor and DNP Project Committee students will (1) identify a set of objectives for their DNP Practicum, (2) identify and explain the problem of study, (3) develop a proposal for their DNP project. Students are expected to complete 168 hours of clinical experience. These hours may include direct clinical and/or practice experiences that provide students with opportunities to apply, integrate, and synthesiz