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NURS 743 - DNP Project Practicum

Practice experiences, practice hours and collaborative partnerships in a healthcare setting for purposes of assessing and planning the DNP Project and affording practice opportunities to apply, integrate and synthesize the DNP Essentials. DNP Project planning activities will focus on: Changes that impact healthcare outcomes with a systems or population focus, demonstrate practice implementation, a plan for real sustainability and evaluation, and a foundation for future practice scholarship. Course grading: S/U/IP (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/In Progress).

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 700, NURS 702, NURS 704; or Consent of School.

Credits: 1-3 credit hours per semester. Students must complete minimum of 6 credit hours over minimum of 3 semesters prior to graduation. May be repeated as needed to meet needs of project and minimum clinical hours required by AACN.