Core Competencies for the DNP Traditional Roles

Discussion Topic: Core Competency Review

Questions: 

1. Overview of core competencies for the DNP traditional roles. 

Core competencies of nursing;

• Provision of patient-centred care.
• Working in interdiscplinary teams.
• Apply quality improvement.
• Utilization of informatics.
• Research and employment of evidence-based practices.

2. Compare/contrast 2 of the 4 roles presented in the reading (Scope of practice & prescriptive authorities in your respective state).

Overview

This module’s topic will explore the core competencies of the DNP traditional roles.

Learning Outcomes

This module aligns with the following course measurable learning outcome(s):

• Integrate the Christian world view into practice with emphasis on the Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials. (DNP Essentials VI, VII; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1-7, Quality Competencies 1, 4, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Policy Competencies 1-6, Health Delivery System Competencies 1-7, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 1-4; LUPLO 2, 5, 6, 7)
• Evaluate evidence-based practice and research to translate evidence into (DNP Essentials I, III; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1, 2, Quality Competencies 1, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Technology and Information Literacy Competencies 1-5, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 2-4; LUPLO 1, 2, 3)
• Progress toward attainment of professional goals and objectives, with guidance of preceptor and faculty at the Meso (DNP Essentials VI; NONPF: Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competency 2; LUPLO 5, 7)