NURS 7081 - Translational Project Development I

(3) Credit Hours

The student will select a practice setting based on his/her individual interest and expertise and conduct an assessment to identify opportunities for improvement. Building upon formative coursework, students are expected to synthesize theoretical, empirical and clinical knowledge to analyze critical issues in current practice and identify a phenomenon of interest within their area of expertise. The student will analyze data from a needs assessment, develop a theory-based project proposal and define a research question(s) for a translational project addressing a clinically relevant problem within a specific population. An IRB proposal will be submitted for approval of clinical project implementation. This course will include the systematic collection and evaluation of research evidence through a comprehensive literature review and initial project proposal. The student will develop his/her project under the guidance of a faculty member and in conjunction with a community preceptor. Prerequisites: Completion of all prior DNP course work. Only open to Nurse Practitioner D.N.P. students.Differential Course Fee will be assessed.