5 credits

In this DNP practicum course, students will create individualized objectives in their specific area of interest. Students will identify a clinical or administrative question, generate evidence, and develop a plan to translate evidence into practice. The course will focus on problem identification and planning at the practice, organization or system level. Students will complete work under the guidance of an approved clinical mentor. Students will generate a practicum portfolio that drills down to the evidence regarding their clinical/administrative question and resulting findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Students complete the practicum journal requirements throughout the course. Students will complete a self-evaluation and reflect on their personal growth in their specific area of interest.

Prerequisites

• NURS 8002 or NURS 8002A or NURS 8002C or NURS 8002F or NURS 8002S or NURS 8006 or NURS 8006A or NURS 8006C or NURS 8006F or NURS 8006S
• NURS 8114 or NURS 8114A or NURS 8114C or NURS 8114F or NURS 8114S
• NURS 8201 or NURS 8201A or NURS 8201C or NURS 8201F or NURS 8201S
• NURS 8302 or NURS 8302A or NURS 8302C or NURS 8302F or NURS 8302K or NURS 8302M or NURS 8302S or NURS 8302W

Note: These 2 credits of practicum hours have a 1:80 ratio of credit to practicum hours, resulting in 160 practicum hours.