KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Course: NUR 907 Course Title: DNP Project Focus Course (3 credit hours) Syllabus

PROFESSOR: Dr. Shiphrah Williams-Evans OFFICE: OFFICE PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL:

SEMESTER: TBA CLASS TIME: Online CLASSROOM: Blackboard OFFICE HOURS:

  • MISSION STATEMENTS: The Objectives and Learning Outcomes of this course directly support the Mission of the University, College, and Division, and may be found at: www.kysu.edu/about; www.kysu.edu/academics/collegesAndSchools/default.htm; www.kysu.edu/academics/collegesAndSchools/collegeofarts/socialsciences and interdisciplinary studies/default.htm.
  • NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Any student who requires an accommodation due to a documented disability may contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at (502) 597-5076, or visit Hill Student Center, Suite 220C, to arrange for reasonable accommodations. The student is required to obtain verification from the DRC and deliver the signed DRC document to the instructor specifying the accommodations. The student is encouraged to complete this process at the beginning of the semester since an approval for accommodations is not retroactive. The accommodations become effective upon receipt of the DRC approval by the faculty member from the student. Additional information concerning the DRC and accommodations can be found at http://www.kysu.edu/about/divisions/studentAffairsAndEnrollment/disabilityRecourceCenter.htm.
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION – COURSE RATIONALE: During this course, student's emphasis will be placed on data collection, database creation, data entry, analysis, and interpretation of results. They will complete chapter 4 of the research project and then defend the project. Research projects and offer suggestions and support the students will learn to disseminate findings from their research through presentations and publications.
  • COURSE OBJECTIVES: After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Gather data, create a database, analyze and interpret the results of the data gathered.
  • Evaluate the DNP competencies as identified in the DNP essentials.
  • Disseminate scholarly project through development of an abstract and manuscript.
  • Evaluate the results of the clinical change project and the effects on the organization and access to care.

V. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: During this course, the student will:

  1. Gather data, create a database, analyze and interpret the results of the data gathered.
  2. Evaluate the DNP competencies as identified in the DNP essentials.
  3. Disseminate scholarly project through development of an abstract and manuscript.
  4. Evaluate the results of the clinical change project and the effects on the organization and access to care.

VI. REQUIRED TEXTS:

American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th Ed.). Washington, DC. Author.

  • Other texts TBA
  • BLACKBOARD: This online course will use Blackboard and the primary communication tool between faculty, student and peers. Additional instructional methods may include, but not be limited to Online

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