NR 730 Week 1 Program Competencies & Weekly Objectives

NR 730 Week 1 Program Competencies & Weekly Objectives

Student Name

Chamberlain University

NR-730: DNP Project

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Program Competencies

The program competencies highlight the integration of advanced nursing knowledge into clinical practice. They serve as a foundation for professional growth and innovation in healthcare.

• Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice (POs 3, 5).
  Nurses are expected to apply theoretical and scientific principles in their daily care, ensuring evidence-based decision-making that improves patient outcomes.

• Uses analytic methods to translate critically appraised research and other evidence into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements (POs 3, 5).
  Critical analysis of research helps transform findings into practical interventions that address gaps in patient care and foster innovation.

• Analyzes health care policies to advocate for equitable health care and social justice to all populations, particularly those at risk due to social determinants of health (POs 2, 9).
  Policy analysis equips nurses with the tools to advocate for fairness and accessibility, reducing disparities in healthcare delivery.

Weekly Objectives

The weekly objectives provide a structured approach to connecting theory with clinical application.

• Analyze gaps in clinical practice that impact the quality of healthcare services and patient outcomes (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5, 9; CO 2).
  Nurses critically evaluate areas where practice does not align with evidence-based standards to improve care quality.

• Examine the influence of stakeholder buy-in on effective practice change (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5, 9; CO 2).
  Collaboration and support from key stakeholders ensure successful implementation of new practices.

• Appraise the value of developing a purpose statement (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5, 9; CO 2).
  A clear purpose statement provides direction, strengthens project focus, and aligns goals with desired outcomes.

Main Concepts

The core concepts for the week can be summarized in the table below:

Additional Resources

To strengthen understanding of the weekly concepts, the following resources provide relevant evidence and examples:

• Eekholm, Ahlstrom, Kristensson, & Lindhardt (2020): This descriptive cross-sectional study highlights discrepancies between clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines in treating older adults with community-acquired pneumonia. Such findings stress the importance of aligning practice with established standards to improve patient outcomes.

• Lisk et al. (2020): This article explores how virtual nursing teams can address gaps in care through predictive analytics. It demonstrates how technology-driven collaboration enhances nursing practice and reduces disparities.

• McClure, Catrambone, Carlson, & Phillippi (2020): The authors discuss strategies to optimize nurses’ roles in addressing asthma care gaps within schools. This reinforces the importance of innovative approaches to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations.

References

Eekholm, S., Ahlstrom, G., Kristensson, J., & Lindhardt, T. (2020). Gaps between current clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines for treatment and care of older patients with community-acquired pneumonia: A descriptive cross-sectional study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(1), 73. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4742-4

Lisk, L. E., Buckley, J. D., Wilson, K., Martinez, V. A., Cadiz, V. R., Poropat, L., & Scruth, E. A. (2020). Developing a virtual nursing team to support predictive analytics and gaps in patient care. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 34(1), 17–22. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0000000000000496#

NR 730 Week 1 Program Competencies & Weekly Objectives

McClure, N., Catrambone, C., Carlson, E., & Phillippi, J. (2020). Maximizing the role of the nurse: Strategies to address gaps in asthma care in schools. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 53, 52–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.05.003