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This course provides an opportunity to explore historical events and public policies that shape health promotion and disease prevention models. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of cultural, ethical, economic, environmental and social factors that influence population based healthcare policy and healthcare delivery. Epidemiologic and biostatistical methods of evaluating population health outcomes are addressed. Opportunity is provided to design evidence based and culturally sensitive approaches to improve population health.

This course addresses the integration of translational research into practice. Focus is on utilizing systematic inquiry to identify, summarize, and appraise best evidence on a selected topic inclusive of published research, benchmarking data, standards of practice and clinical expertise. Emphasis will be placed on understanding principles of data measurement, collection, management and analysis. Students begin the process of translating research into practice by producing and disseminating a systematic, integrative review of the evidence. Focus is on translating best evidence to change practice and implementing processes to monitor and evaluate the impact of the practice change. Prerequisites: Advisor approval, graduate standing, graduate level statistics. Pre or co-requisite: Graduate level epidemiology, biostatistics.

This course explores ethical dilemmas inherent in organizations, nursing practice, and clinical research. Strategies will be identified to lead the healthcare team through complex ethical and legal issues related to emerging information and patient care technologies. Students will analyze the relationships among ethical, legal, and regulatory issues in order to advocate for social justice, equity, and the development of ethical policies at the organizational and systems levels. Prerequisite: Advisor approval, graduate standing.

This course is designed to develop skills, techniques and approaches to the critical analysis of health policy proposals, health policies, and related issues. The health policy framework is analyzed through governmental, institutional and organizational perspectives. Current health policy is addressed from the perspective of available evidence and economic impact within a socio-political context. Policy contribution from the DNP perspective is emphasized. Prerequisite: Advisor approval, graduate standing.

This course addresses the advanced study of technology and informatics relevant to nurse leaders. The aim of the course includes the integration of the sophisticated skills of technology and informatics to acquire and use data, information, and knowledge in nurse leadership. The optimal use of technology and informatics will guide and support scholarly modes of practice in problem-solving and decision-making. Introduction to the cost-benefit analysis of technology initiatives will be included. Current research and applications of informatics and technology as fundamental tools for evidence-based practice, education, and quality improvement will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Advisor approval, graduate standing.

Building on basic principles of accounting and economics, the course provides a framework for analyzing health care systems and financial processes to inform decisions about healthcare delivery. Topics include (a) demand, supply, and cost analysis; (b) budget development, implementation, and evaluation; (c) variance reporting and analysis; (d) cost accounting and reimbursement systems, and (e) reporting, measuring, and analyzing financial results.

This course addresses the underlying principles and methods necessary to manage healthcare organizations from an evidence-based perspective. Content includes core quality improvement principles and methods, utilization of benchmarking data to formulate performance goals, and integration of quality and safety metrics into organizational goals. A focus on synthesis of multiple data sources and linking management practice to performance is emphasized.

This course addresses the business planning skills necessary to develop and implement programmatic development and change in a healthcare setting. Content includes problem definition and refinement, organizational fit, market identification and research, benchmarking, and business planning models including financial projections and return on investment. Implementation strategy including project management principles and human factors are also addressed. Prerequisites: Advisor approval, graduate standing.

This seminar is focused on the development of a proposal for implementation of the DNP Scholarly Project. Faculty guidance is provided to support the student to delineate the area of interest, initiate the literature review, present available evidence to demonstrate the need for the project and provide a detailed project plan for implementation. A three member faculty advisory committee is selected at this time.

The DNP curriculum culminates in the successful completion of a scholarly project, which is designed by the student in consultation with a three member faculty committee. The scholarly project must be a significant, evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge and be suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal.

This seminar is focused on the development of a proposal for the DNP Immersion Residency. Faculty guidance is provided to support the student to delineate the area of interest, practice site, clinical mentor, and specific objectives of the experience.

Each DNP student must complete a minimum of 500 hours of DNP residency in addition to the residency hours required for initial certification in the clinical specialty. The immersion residency is an individualized, mentored clinical experience which takes into account student professional goals, area of specialization, and expected leadership competencies of the DNP graduate. The experience is guided by an individualized learning contract which is implemented within the context of the student’s area of certification. This course provides the student with the opportunity to design and deliver evidence-based care, demonstrate leadership in supporting evidence-based practice, and to function as a specialist consultant in the clinical arena.