DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 1 Journal
Essence of Doctoral Nursing
Considering the history of nursing and how it has evolved to the development of the DNP degree, discuss how this aligns with your goals as a healthcare leader and explain the current position on whether doctoral education should be research- or practice-focused.
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 2 Journal
Reflect on your healthcare problem. Do you understand the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare, and how can you translate evidence-based practice into your nursing practice? In what ways do you think you can utilize information technologies in your nursing practice, and in what ways will this help meet the demands of a complex healthcare system?
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 3 Journal
There are multiple opportunities for the DNP to become informed in health advocacy and policy. Drawing upon your readings and life experience, discuss why you believe it is important for DNP graduates to be involved in advocacy and shaping health policy.
What roles have you been in related to health policy?
Describe any policies you have designed, influenced, or implemented.
Do you see yourself assuming a leadership role in advocating for healthcare policy?
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 4 Journal
Considering your readings from Module 4, describe the various roles of the DNP as a nurse educator. What education preparation and experience do you feel is vital for the role of the nurse educator? How do you think the DNP-prepared nurse can partner with research-prepared nurses to improve nursing and healthcare outcomes?
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 5 Journal
Considering the topics in public health nursing, what healthcare issue related to your DNP project, can be addressed from a population health standpoint (i.e., tobacco use or substance abuse)? Discuss the continuum of care and continuity of care and their relationship to the individual, family, and community across the life span, as well as health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare disparities related to your topic of interest.
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 6 Journal
Consider your healthcare organization and the readings from this week. Considering the lessons this week on healthcare systems, reflect on a healthcare organization where you have previously worked or had clinical experience (do not name the site). Discuss the organization’s culture and how you felt when you were in the organization over the period you were at the site. Was it a positive culture? Why or why not? How do you think staff, patients, and families perceived the organization? Consider all your senses in your response. What would your recommendation for the organization be as a DNP leader?
DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism
Module 7 Journal
Consider your experiences working on interprofessional teams and our readings this week. What are the essential roles of those on the team? How does collaboration among the members of the team influence effectiveness of achieving the goals set forth? Have you considered the members who will serve on your DNP team? Who is essential for you to include to carry out your work? Discuss the five delegation rights as described in your text and consider how you would apply these as you begin to work for your team for your DNP project.
