NR 730 Week 4 The Advanced Practice Nurse as an Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur

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Chamberlain University

NR-730: DNP Project

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Week 4: Discussion | The Advanced Practice Nurse as an Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur

Purpose of the Discussion

The main purpose of this discussion is to examine the skills and attributes required for advanced practice nurses (APNs) to function effectively as either entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs. In this context, the focus is on developing innovative strategies that can strengthen patient safety, enhance quality outcomes, and ensure patient-centered care delivery. By reflecting on weekly readings and lessons, students are encouraged to identify a practice problem, propose an evidence-based solution, and present their idea as if pitching it to a professional audience.

Instructions for Students

Students are expected to reflect on the course materials and develop a solution addressing a clinical practice challenge. The pitch should emphasize how the proposed project:

Demonstrates innovation.
Enhances safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Represents an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial initiative.

This task encourages critical thinking and helps foster the application of leadership and scholarly skills in real-world nursing practice.

Program Competencies

The discussion activity is designed to meet several Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program competencies. Each competency emphasizes integrating scientific, organizational, technological, and policy perspectives into clinical practice.

Competency	Description	Program Outcomes (POs)
Scientific Underpinnings	Integrating scientific evidence into daily practice to support advanced decision-making.	POs 3, 5
Organizational & Leadership	Applying leadership strategies to drive systemic cultural changes and enhance clinical outcomes.	PO 6
Evidence Translation	Using analytical methods to critically appraise and apply research findings for practice innovation.	POs 3, 5
Information Systems	Evaluating current technologies and informatics systems to improve health outcomes.	POs 6, 7
Policy Analysis	Assessing health policies to promote equity, justice, and improved access to care.	POs 2, 9
Collaborative Culture	Building supportive environments that foster team-based care, disease prevention, and population health.	PO 8
Preventative Care	Synthesizing research and population data to support national health improvement.	PO 1
Leadership Development	Leading through advanced judgment, accountability, resilience, and professional identity.	POs 1, 4

Course Outcomes

This assignment also aligns with specific course outcomes, ensuring students gain knowledge and skills that enhance leadership, quality improvement, and collaborative practice.

Course Outcome	Description	Competencies (PCs)	Program Outcomes (POs)
Leadership Practices	Apply leadership strategies that enhance interprofessional collaboration and team performance.	PCs 2, 4, 5, 6, 8	POs 2, 4, 6, 8
Quality Improvement	Translate quality initiatives into patient care practices that are safe, effective, and patient-centered.	PCs 1, 3, 6, 7, 8	POs 1, 3, 5, 8

Addressing the Discussion Questions

1. How is the project innovative?
The proposed project is innovative because it integrates evidence-based practice with modern technology, such as telehealth platforms and AI-driven decision-support tools. This approach allows nurses to anticipate patient risks, personalize treatment plans, and improve efficiency in care delivery. Innovation in nursing is not limited to technology but also includes redesigning workflows to better serve patients and caregivers.

2. How does it promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care?
The project emphasizes patient safety and quality by ensuring that care plans are tailored to individual needs, supported by continuous monitoring and evidence-based guidelines. Implementing structured feedback systems also empowers patients, giving them a voice in their care process, which is central to patient-centered practice.

3. How is the project entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial?
The initiative can be seen as intrapreneurial because it improves processes within an existing healthcare organization. By leveraging institutional resources and fostering collaboration, the project aligns with the vision of advancing organizational goals while addressing gaps in care delivery. Alternatively, it could be considered entrepreneurial if expanded into an independent venture that delivers innovative nursing services directly to communities.

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. AACN.

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.