NR 730 Week 7 Disseminating the DNP Project

Student Name

Chamberlain University

NR-730: DNP Project

Prof. Name:

Date

Disseminating the DNP Project Discussion

Purpose

The objective of this assignment is to explore meaningful opportunities for disseminating a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project beyond the practicum environment. Dissemination ensures that project findings and practice change initiatives reach broader audiences, promoting the integration of evidence-based interventions across clinical, academic, and professional settings. By extending dissemination outside the practicum site, DNP scholars can enhance the impact of their work, contribute to nursing scholarship, and influence policy and practice on a larger scale.

Instructions

Reflecting on the readings from this week, the following guiding questions are addressed:

1. Identify at least one venue or source that would be an appropriate choice for the dissemination of your DNP project outside the practicum site.
Potential dissemination venues include peer-reviewed nursing journals, national or regional professional conferences, and online nursing communities. Each platform provides opportunities for reaching a diverse audience of healthcare professionals and policymakers.

2. Evaluate how the selected venue or source would align with your proposed DNP practice change project.
The selected dissemination platform should complement the project’s objectives by targeting the appropriate audience and ensuring relevance to clinical practice or policy. For example, publishing in a nursing journal highlights scholarly rigor, while presenting at a professional conference promotes knowledge exchange and collaboration with practitioners.

Dissemination Venues and Alignment

Venue/Source	Rationale for Selection	Alignment with DNP Project
*Scholarly Journal (e.g., Journal of Nursing Scholarship)*	Provides peer-reviewed dissemination, ensuring credibility and academic recognition.	Supports the integration of evidence-based practice and reaches researchers and educators who can adopt and adapt the practice change.
Professional Conference (e.g., American Association of Nurse Practitioners Conference)	Encourages professional networking, interactive discussions, and exposure to a wide audience of nurse leaders and clinicians.	Aligns with the practice change by fostering dialogue, collaboration, and potential adoption of strategies in clinical practice.
Online Nursing Forum (e.g., Sigma Nursing Community)	Offers rapid, accessible, and cost-effective dissemination to a global audience of nurses.	Expands project visibility, allows immediate feedback, and encourages widespread knowledge translation into practice.

Program Competencies

This discussion supports the following program competencies:

Integrating scientific foundations into clinical practice – Applying theoretical and research evidence to inform advanced practice (POs 3, 5).
Using analytic methods to translate evidence into practice improvements – Employing research appraisal and data analysis to create innovative clinical solutions (POs 3, 5).
Analyzing healthcare policies for advocacy and equity – Addressing healthcare disparities and promoting social justice for vulnerable populations (POs 2, 9).

Course Outcomes

By participating in this discussion, students meet the following course outcomes:

Applying clinical scholarship methodologies – Designing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes at micro, meso, and macro system levels (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5).

References

American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2023). Annual conference program. https://www.aanp.org/events/annual-conference

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. (2024). Sigma nursing community. https://www.sigmanursing.org