Disciplines
Nursing
Abstract
Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) projects are summative evaluations of enactment of the DNP Essentials. However, information about structure, process, and outcomes of DNP projects is scarce. Guided by an enhanced actualized DNP model, this study tested the effect of a PhD-DNP-site mentor model to guide DNP projects. Time-to-complete assignments, defense, and graduation improved; high satisfaction for students, mentors, and faculty were found; and a strengthened academic-practice partnership occurred, leading to additional student placements. Broader testing of the enhanced model in various size and types of academic-practice settings is needed prior to use.
Original Citation
VanderKooi, M. E., Conrad, D. M., & Spoelstra, S. L. (2018). An Enhanced Actualized DNP Model to Improve DNP Project Placements, Rigor, and Completion. Nursing Education Perspectives, 39(5), 299. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000384
ScholarWorks Citation
VanderKooi, Marie; Conrad, Dianne; and Spoelstra, Sandra, "An Enhanced Actualized DNP Model to Improve DNP Project Placements, Rigor, and Completion: A Research Brief" (2018). Funded Articles. 114.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/oapsf_articles/114
