DNP Traditional Roles- Nursing

Discussion Topic: DNP Traditional Roles

Questions: 

1. Give an overview of the DNP traditional roles.

• CNS- Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Leadership.
• Research.
• Provision of direct care.

2. Compare/contrast 2 of the 4 roles presented in the reading (history, education, theory).

• Nightingale theory of nursing.
• Theory of patient-centred care.

Overview

Welcome to the class! This is a practicum course and students are required to complete 112 hours of practicum during the eight weeks. There will be required weekly synchronous online meetings. Students will also be documenting practicum activities and working on the scholarly project.

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)