Doctor of Nursing Practice

The objective of this course is to critically appraise evidence-based literature in order to efficiently plan, implement, and evaluate cost-containment initiatives and evidence-based outcomes in healthcare systems.

The objective of this course is to critically appraise evidence-based literature in order to efficiently plan, implement, and evaluate cost-containment initiatives and evidence-based outcomes in healthcare systems.

The objective of this course is to critically appraise evidence-based literature in order to efficiently plan, implement, and evaluate cost-containment initiatives and evidence-based outcomes in healthcare systems.

The objective of this course is to examine the principles of systems theory, organizational structure, change management, and the role of the advanced practice nurse as a clinical leader in healthcare systems.

The objective of this course is to examine the principles of systems theory, organizational structure, change management, and the role of the advanced practice nurse as a clinical leader in global health care systems.

The objective of this course is to examine the principles of systems theory, organizational structure, change management, and the role of the advanced practice nurse as a clinical leader in global health care systems.

The objective of this course is to address the integration of theoretical and ethical foundations of nursing, sciences, and humanities in correlation to the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Systematic approaches to the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice are examined. Students identify concepts relevant to their topic of interest in preparation to fulfill the role of the doctoral-prepared advanced practice nurse.

The objective of this course is to examine the utilization of information systems, technology, and data transformation through evidence-based practice to improve patient safety and quality care initiatives in global healthcare settings.

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the appropriate use of statistical methods reported in quantitative research literature of health care professions. This course examines parametric and nonparametric procedures, the use and essential assumptions of statistical methods, statistical software utilization and result interpretation, and the evaluation of published data gathered by statistical procedures.

This objective of this course is to examine the development and implementation of heathcare policy, economic theory, healthcare finance and reimbursement, cost/benefit analysis, market drivers and restraints, and entrepreneurism in global healthcare. Theory and application are integrated to provide students direct or indirect advanced practice nursing roles with the knowledge and attitude required to make influential decisions related to healthcare policy and finance within a complex global healthcare organization.

The objective of this course is to address fundamental concepts of interprofessional collaborative practice, contemporary issues, and strategies to facilitate interprofessional collaboration in global healthcare settings. This course places an emphasis on health promotion, disease and accident prevention, strategies to eliminate health disparities, social determinants of health in underserved populations, and the use of health surveillance measures.

This is the first of three practicum courses. The objective of this course is to empower students to generate, appraise, and implement practices based on their IRB-approved topic. An emphasis is placed on data collection and analytical measures in consultation with respective faculty advisors. Students are empowered to expand upon their scope of practice to effectively master the DNP competencies.

The objective of this course is to support the proficiency of students in the employment of information systems to evaluate healthcare initiatives and disseminate findings for the purpose of clinical and administrative decision making. Students utilize statistical software to conduct statistical analyses, employ statistical methods to complement research designs, and report subsequent findings.

The objective of this course is to examine systematic approaches to design, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives while reviewing national benchmarks to consider variances in population trends and practice outcomes. Students critically appraise current publications, the latest evidence-based practices, and the application of qualitative, quantitative, and process improvement initiatives to promote safe and efficacious outcomes within healthcare systems.

This is the second of three practicum courses. The objective of this course is to encourage students to generate, appraise, and implement an evidence-based project on their Institutional Review Board-approved research topic. An emphasis is placed on data collection and analytical measures in consultation with respective faculty advisors. Students are empowered to expand their practice scope to effectively master the DNP competencies.

This is the third and final of three practicum courses. The objective of this course is to encourage students to generate, appraise, and implement an evidence-based project on their Institutional Review Board-approved research topic. An emphasis is placed on data collection and analytical measures in consultation with respective faculty advisors. Students are empowered to expand their practice scope to effectively master the DNP competencies.

The objective of this course is for DNP students to distribute the results of their project findings through the completion of a robust scholarly project. The emphasis will be placed on the “three Ps of dissemination”: a written manuscript (Paper), a Poster presentation, and a PowerPoint® presentation with voice-over. Reviews are conducted by the DNP Project Committee, respective faculty advisors and peers.