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DNP PROJECT GUIDELINES University of Kentucky College of Nursing DNP Program Committee Approved: 9/25/18 revised 7/19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description of DNP Project .............................................................................................................. 1
DNP Project ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Role of the DNP Project Committee ................................................................................................. 1
DNP Project Committee Members ................................................................................................ 1
Steps in Completing a DNP Project .................................................................................................. 2
Course Alignment of Steps in Completing a DNP Project ............................................................... 3
Prior to Enrollment in 915 or 925 (whichever is taken first): ....................................................... 3
Each Semester ............................................................................................................................... 3
Prior to Enrollment in NUR 925 and 915 ..................................................................................... 3
NUR 915 and 916 .......................................................................................................................... 3
NUR 909-916-924 ......................................................................................................................... 4
NUR 918 ....................................................................................................................................... 4
DNP Project advisor will: ................................................................................................................. 4
NUR 910 ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Implement DNP Project: ................................................................................................................... 5
DNP Project Proposal Written Format ............................................................................................. 7
DNP Project Final Paper Format ...................................................................................................... 8
DNP Project Presentation Format ..................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Appendix B ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendix C ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix D ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix E ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix F...................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix G ..................................................................................................................................... 20
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Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP Project
Description of DNP Project
The DNP project demonstrates a synthesis of the DNP Program Outcomes and represents an
opportunity for the student to investigate a clinical practice or systems health care issue. The
focus is broad and includes not only direct care issues, but interventions and programs that
indirectly influence outcomes for a defined population. Examples are evidence-based practice
changes in direct clinical care, interventions designed to improve outcomes for an aggregate or
population, administrative interventions to improve population health outcomes or delivery of
care, and policy interventions to improve population health conditions. The project should focus on the
scholarship of practice, with an emphasis on internal validity rather than external generalizability.
Upon completion of the DNP Project the student will have the knowledge and experience to
evaluate, synthesize and use the best available evidence to provide high quality care and promote
the best patient outcomes. The DNP Project is aligned with the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (2006).
DNP Project
The DNP Project Committee provides guidance and expertise in the successful design,
implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of the DNP Project. The student’s assigned
faculty advisor will serve as the DNP advisor, unless otherwise indicated. The DNP Project
Committee will consist of two doctorally-prepared faculty members and a doctorally-prepared
clinical mentor. The clinical mentor should be an expert in the student’s focus area, and willing to
assist in student advisement and clinical coaching in collaboration with the faculty advisor and
faculty committee member.
Role of the DNP Project Committee
DNP Advisor
The advisor will guide the student through the DNP Project process to include:
Topic and site selection;
Selection of committee members;
Meetings with DNP Project Committee members;
Clinical agency site contracts and agreements;
IRB approval and compliance;
Project approval, development, implementation and evaluation;
Assimilation of committee members’ feedback on student work and communication to
the student;
Final project paper; and
Final project presentation.
DNP Project Committee Members
The DNP Project Committee consists of a second faculty member from the College of Nursing
Faculty and the third member is a clinical mentor. All will provide guidance throughout the
project process, including:
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The clinical mentor should be doctorally-prepared, an expert in the students focus
area, and willing to assist in student advisement and clinical coaching in collaboration
with the faculty advisor;
Active participation in all DNP Project Committee meetings as indicated by the
advisor;
Periodic consultation in area of expertise as needed;
Constructive and timely feedback on drafts of the student’s DNP Project proposal,
final project paper, and final project presentation;
Attendance at the DNP Project Presentation.
Steps in Completing a DNP Project
The steps for completing a DNP Project are aligned with DNP course work to: a) assure that
students complete all important steps leading up the DNP Project implementation; b) keep
students focused on their DNP Projects throughout their course work; c) provide objective
checkpoints for both students and DNP advisors throughout the student’s curricular progression;
and d) facilitate the student’s successful completion of the DNP Project.
Depending on the student’s track within the DNP program, they may be taking DNP core courses
in a variety of sequences. However, the courses most closely aligned with the DNP Project (NUR
924, NUR 925, NUR 915, NUR 916, NUR 909, NUR 918, and NUR 910) have clear expectations
that will help doctoral students streamline and complete their DNP Project requirements. The
DNP Project Checklist is in Appendix B.
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Course Alignment of Steps in Completing a DNP Project
Student Expectations DNP Advisor and Committee Members
Prior to Enrollment in 915 or 925 (whichever is taken first):
1. Review the DNP Project Guidelines.
2. Initiate meeting with DNP advisor to
explore:
a. Possible DNP Project healthcare
agencies
b. DNP Project ideas
DNP advisor will meet with student to
review:
1. DNP Project:
a. DNP Project Guidelines
b. Collaborative healthcare agencies
ideas
c. DNP Project ideas
2. Program timeline
Each Semester
Initiate meeting with DNP advisor to discuss
updates on:
1. DNP Project ideas.
2. Potential clinical site/agency for DNP
Project.
3. Curriculum progress.
DNP Project advisor will meet with
student to review:
1. DNP Project ideas.
2. Possible DNP Project site/agency.
Prior to Enrollment in NUR 925 and 915
In a meeting with DNP advisor, discuss:
1. A potential problem/issue in a specific
site/agency for the DNP Project.
2. Initial review of evidence.
DNP Project advisor will help student:
1. Review the DNP Project idea and the
projected site/agency.
2. Define scope of DNP Project.
3. Provide direction for evaluation and
synthesis of the evidence.
NUR 915 and 916
1. Conduct an initial, evidence-based,
integrative review, identify a gap and make
a recommendation for practice change
related to the DNP Project.
2. Explore potential methods of implementing
and evaluating the DNP Project.
3. Talk with selected faculty members and
clinical mentors about serving on the DNP
Project Committee.
4. Finalize the clinical site/agency in which
DNP Project will be implemented. Discuss
collaboration with this site with the
appropriate persons in the agency.
5. Finalize DNP Project focus, including title
and DNP Project Committee members.
6. Obtain advisor signature on DNP Advisory
Committee Approval form (Appendix C).
DNP Project advisor will: 1. Discuss with student potential options for
second CON faculty member and a
clinical mentor to serve as members on
the DNP Project Committee.
2. Assist student in finalizing selection of
clinical site/agency and securing
necessary clinical contracts or
agreements.
3. Guide student in finalizing DNP Project
focus, including title and DNP Project
Committee members, which must be
completed prior to beginning of NUR
909.
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Student Expectations DNP Advisor and Committee Members
NUR 909-916-924
1. Select a theoretical framework/conceptual
framework/process improvement model to
guide the DNP Project.
2. Develop a comprehensive review and
synthesis of the literature, and confirm a
gap that can be addressed with an
evidence-based change.
3. Develop initial DNP Project Proposal.
4. Discuss evaluation and synthesis of
evidence and initial proposal with DNP
Project advisor.
5. Submit written initial DNP Project
Proposal to DNP advisor at the end of the
909.
DNP Project advisor will: 1. Review and provide feedback on
comprehensive review and synthesis of
evidence.
2. Review and provide feedback on DNP
Project Proposal.
Project Committee Members will:
1. Review initial DNP Project Proposal and
provide written feedback to the advisor.
NUR 918
1. Meet with DNP advisor as necessary.
2. Finalize preceptor agreement for DNP
Project.
3. Draft IRB application for UK and/or
designated clinical agency.
4. Complete DNP Project Proposal - based on
feedback from DNP Project Committee.
Obtaining IRB Approval:
This will be started in 918 and the desire is
to have it submitted to IRB either in 918 or
at the beginning of 910 and is at the
direction of your advisor
1. Finalize IRB Application for UK and
DNP clinical agency, following
appropriate guidelines.
2. Submit completed IRB Application to
DNP advisor for review. Revise as
necessary.
3. Submit IRB Application to UK and DNP
clinical agency.
4. Obtain full IRB approval from UK and
DNP clinical agency prior to
implementation.
DNP Project advisor will:
1. Provide feedback on DNP Project
Proposal.
2. Provide feedback on IRB application.
3. Approve IRB proposal to be submitted
either in 918 or the beginning of 910.
DNP Project Committee will: 1. Meet with entire committee as necessary.
2. Provide feedback on DNP Project
Proposal.
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NUR 910
Each student will meet with his/her DNP
Project Committee as directed by DNP
Project advisor.
Complete Proposal Process:
1. Revise DNP Project Proposal (using the
proposal outline) until approved by DNP
Project Committee.
Implement DNP Project:
1. Implement the DNP Project.
2. Collect all DNP Project data.
3. Conduct DNP Project data analysis.
4. Evaluate the DNP Project.
Prepare Final Paper and Presentation:
1. Write the DNP Project final paper with
continued input from the DNP advisor
and DNP Project Committee members.
2. Obtain final approval from DNP Project
Committee.
3. Prepare final DNP Project Presentation
with continued input from the DNP
advisor and DNP Project Committee
members.
DNP Advisor will:
1. Guide the student in completion of:
a. DNP Project Proposal
b. IRB Application (if needed)
c. Project implementation and
evaluation
d. Data analysis
e. Final paper
f. Final presentation
2. Schedule DNP Project Committee
meetings as necessary.
3. Assure completion of all DNP Project
grading rubrics.
DNP Project Committee members will:
1. Provide input to student on:
a. DNP Project Proposal
b. IRB Application (if needed)
c. Project implementation and
evaluation
d. Data analysis
e. Final paper
f. Final presentation
2. Attend the final DNP Project
Presentation.
3. Complete final DNP Project paper and
presentation grading rubrics.
Disseminate DNP Project:
1. With the DNP advisor’s approval, request
to schedule a final presentation of the
DNP project. For specific details see page
50-51 of Graduate Student Handbook.
2. Schedule at least one rehearsal of the
DNP Project presentation with DNP
Project Chair.
3. Present the completed DNP Project to the
DNP Project Committee and interested
members of the academic and clinical
communities.
4. Make requested revisions to the DNP
Project final paper.
5. Obtain final confirmation from DNP
Project Committee that the DNP project
Ongoing support
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expectations for the DNP degree have
been met.
6. Submit final paper to UKnowledge.
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DNP Project Proposal Written Format
The format of your written project proposal will be either using the format below or Revised
Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence SQUIRE 2.0. Your advisor will instruct
you on the format to be used with your project. Please adhere to the most recent edition of the
writing guidelines as directed by your DNP Project advisor.
1. Title page
2. Abstract
3. Table of Contents
4. Body of the paper
a. Background and significance of proposed project/intervention
i. Problem identification (Introductory statement):
ii. Context of the problem
iii. Scope of problem
iv. Consequences of the problem
v. Proposed project/evidence-based intervention
vi. Objectives/purpose of the proposed project
b. Theoretical/conceptual framework/process improvement model (Discussion of the
framework and how it will guide your project)
c. Review and Synthesis of the Evidence in the Literature
d. Agency Description
i. Setting
ii. Sample
iii. Target population
iv. Congruence of DNP Project to selected organization’s mission, goals, and
strategic plan
v. Description of stakeholders
vi. Site-specific facilitators and barriers to implementation
e. Project design
f. Project methods
i. Description of project/evidence-based intervention
ii. Procedures
IRB submission process
Sample
Measures and instruments
Implementation plan
Data collection plan
Data analysis plan
g. Timeline of project phases (submission of IRB to DNP presentation)
h. Resources (personnel, technology, budget, etc.)
i. Feasibility and plan for sustainability
j. References
k. Appendices (instruments, informed consent form, etc.)
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DNP Project Final Paper Format
The format of your written project proposal will be either using the format below or Revised
Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence SQUIRE 2.0. Your advisor will
instruct you on the format to be used with your project. Please adhere to the most recent edition of
the writing guidelines as directed by your DNP Project advisor.
The report should include: 1. Required DNP Project Title Page (Appendix F)
2. Abstract
3. Acknowledgements
4. Dedication (this is optional)
5. Table of Contents
6. Body of the Paper
a. Background and significance of proposed project/intervention
i. Problem identification (Introductory statement)
ii. Context of the problem
iii. Scope of the problem
iv. Consequences of the problem
v. Evidence-based intervention
vi. Purpose of the project
b. Theoretical/conceptual framework/process improvement model (Discussion of the
framework and how it guided your project)
c. Review of Literature
d. Project Design
e. Project Methods
i. Agency Description
ii. Setting
iii. Target Sample
iv. Congruence of DNP project to selected organization’s mission, goals, and strategic
plan
v. Description of stakeholders
vi. Site-specific facilitators and barriers to implementation
vii. Description of Project/Evidence-based Intervention
viii. Procedure
IRB Approval
Sample
Measures and Instruments
Implementation
f. Results
g. Discussion
h. Implications for practice, education, policy, and future research
i. Limitations
j. Summary/Conclusion
k. References
l. Appendices
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DNP Project Presentation Format
There will be a welcome and overview by either the Associate or Assistant Dean of the
MSN/DNP Programs. This will include introduction of the student’s DNP Project advisor and
committee members. The DNP Project advisor will introduce the student.
The student should provide paper handouts of the DNP Project PowerPoint slides to all DNP
Committee Members.
Your presentation should be on the UK College of Nursing Power Point template of your choice
and include:
Title Page
Acknowledgements:
o List in order: chair of your committee, committee members, representative(s) from the
Clinical Project site/agency, and others as indicated
Problem statement – purpose of the presentation
Background and significance of problem, including consequences of not addressing the
issue
Describe the theoretical/conceptual framework or process model used to guide the project
Project Methods
o Literature review: summarize key findings from synthesis of the literature that support
the need for the project, including gap identification and proposed practice change
o Describe the site/setting where the project was conducted (may want to include a
photo of the building)
o IRB approval: include the IRB of record and IRB Authorization Agreements if
indicated
o Informed consent: Type (waiver of informed consent, waiver of documentation of
informed consent etc.) and how it was obtained
Implementation- describe the process used and the site
Aspects of Sample: # of participants and demographic variables collected
Description of Sample: table with each variable, frequency, and percent
Measures: describe each used
Present results for each measure used in either table and narrative form
Describe how your project impacted the DNP Project site/agency
Discussion of DNP Project outcomes as related to the literature
Implications for practice, education, policy and future research
Limitations
Conclusion
A total of 1 hour will be allotted for the presentation and subsequent meeting with the DNP
Committee Members. The student’s presentation should be no more than 20 minutes in length
with an additional 10 minutes for questions from members of the audience. The audience will be
dismissed, and there will be additional time for questions from the DNP Project Committee
members. The student will be asked to step out of the room while the Committee Members
discuss whether or not the student has met the guidelines for completion. Upon finalization of this
discussion the student will be invited to reenter the room and will be informed of the decision of
committee on his/her success.
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Appendix A
DNP Student Progression Review Form
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Appendix B
DNP Project Checklist
Curricular Thread for DNP Scholarship/Final Project Checklist
Student Name: ____________________________________________________
Advisor: _________________________________________________________
Expected
Time Line
Date
Completed
Student Expectations
NUR 905 Receive introduction to: doctoral education and knowledge
development; The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced
Nursing Practice; portfolio development; CV; and advanced
practice.
Prior to NUR
915 or 925
(whichever is
taken first)
Review the DNP Project Guidelines.
Prior to NUR
905 & 915 or
925
(whichever is
taken first)
Identify the area of the topic of interest.
Meet with DNP advisor.
End of each
semester Meet with DNP advisor and complete the DNP Student
Progression Review form (Appendix A)
NUR 915 Develop a PICOT question; synthesis/critique of the evidence
around a population, problem, and strategies.
NUR 925 Review quantitative and qualitative research methods/design.
Conduct an initial evidence review related to your DNP Project.
Explore processes for evaluating outcomes of your evidence-
based intervention/practice change.
NUR 916 Meet with selected faculty members about serving on the DNP
Project Committee.
Obtain faculty signatures on DNP Advisory Committee Approval
form (Appendix C).
NUR 924/916 Select a process improvement/theoretical/conceptual model to
guide your DNP Project.
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Expected
Time Line
Date
Completed
Student Expectations
Review program planning and evaluation of outcomes; methods
for measurement and statistical analysis, develop a program
implementation and evaluation plan
Expected
Time Line
Date
Completed
Student Expectations
NUR
924/915/916 Perform a comprehensive review and synthesis of the literature,
and identify a gap that can be addressed by an evidence-based
practice change.
NUR 909 Hold an initial DNP Project Committee meeting within the last
four weeks of the semester.
Identify the clinical site/agency in which you will be
implementing your DNP Project.
Discuss your interest in collaborating with this site with first your
DNP advisor and them the appropriate persons in the agency.
Assure, with your DNP advisor that any necessary clinical
contracts or agreements are in place between the University of
Kentucky and the agency.
Finalize DNP project proposal with committee. (see DNP project
proposal written format)
NUR 918
Develop IRB application for your DNP Project.
Submit IRB application to Advisor for review.
NUR 918/910 Submit IRB application once it has approval from advisor and
committee.
Prior to beginning your project you will need to obtain IRB
approval from UK and designated clinical agency (if indicated).
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Expected
Time Line
Date
Completed
Student Expectations
NUR 910
Revise and finalize DNP Project proposal as needed based on IRB
review, pilot data, and feedback from DNP Project Committee.
Hold a second DNP Project Committee meeting as necessary to
review progress and initiate the DNP project.
Complete the DNP Project and write the final paper (see DNP
Project Final Paper Format) with continued supervision from the
DNP advisor and input from the DNP Project Committee
members.
With the DNP advisor’s approval, request to schedule a final
presentation of the DNP Project.
Schedule at least one rehearsal of the DNP Project presentation
with the DNP Project Committee.
Present the completed DNP Project to the DNP Project
Committee and interested members of the academic and clinical
communities.
Revise final DNP Project paper as indicated by feedback from the
DNP Project Committee. For details visit graduate student
handbook page 51.
Obtain approval from DNP Project Committee members that the
DNP Project expectations for the DNP degree have been met.
Submit a final copy of the DNP Project Report to DNP Project
Committee members and identified person to review for
UKnowledge, and then finally submit to UKnowledge. For more
details view page 52 of the graduate student handbook.
For details on submitting final paper to UKnowledge visit the
Electronic Practice Inquiry Project Submission Guide.
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Appendix C
DNP Advisory Committee Approval Form
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Appendix D
DNP Advisory Committee & Proposal Approval Form
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Appendix F
CON Required DNP Project Title Page
The Title of DNP Project
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice
at the University of Kentucky
By
Student Name
City, State
Year
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Appendix G
DNP Project Final Presentation Rubric
Student: Project Title: Date: Committee Member:
Criteria Excellent Above
Average Average
Below Average
Unsatisfactory
1. Introduction: Problem statement with needs justification
5 4 3 2 1
2. Objectives/specific aims 5 4 3 2 1
3. Literature review a. Summary of literature
search including search strategies, keywords, inclusion and exclusion criteria
b. Supports the problem statement and identifies gaps in knowledge
5 4 3 2 1
4. Theoretical/conceptual framework or process model a. Identifies the theoretical
underpinnings of the project to support change and provide a framework for the project
b. Provides a model that correlates the project with the theoretical framework
5 4 3 2 1
5. Methods a. Needs and feasibility
assessment
b. Project design
c. Setting
5 4 3 2 1
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Criteria Excellent Above
Average Average
Below Average
Unsatisfactory
d. Population/sample
e. Tools and/or instruments
f. Project plan including timeline
g. Institutional Review Board approval
6. Results a. Data analysis
b. Key findings
5 4 3 2 1
7. Discussion a. Summary of major
findings and outcomes (refer back to the smart objectives)
b. Limitations (i.e. sample size, design, data collection)
c. Implications for the organization including sustainability
d. Implications for practice, education, health policy change, and future research
5 4 3 2 1
8. Conclusion: Value to health care and practice
5 4 3 2 1
9. References 5 4 3 2 1
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Strengths/Weaknesses Observed: Comments: Candidate’s rating (average overall scores on the items above):
________
Excellent (5.0)
________
Above Average (4.0-4.9)
________
Average (3.0-3.9)
________
Unsatisfactory (<3.0)
If candidate is unsatisfactory, state committee recommendations:
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Determinants of DNP Project Oral Presentation Ratings: 5 = Excellent: Student’s presentation and responses to questions are very comprehensive of all components identified in the criteria. Elaborates about components with illustrations and examples. Demonstrates depth of knowledge through answers to questions and interprets the findings within the scope of existing evidence. Requires no faculty prompting during presentation. Readily cites references, theory, process model/theoretical/conceptual model and project outcomes as appropriate and provides additional clarifying information. Clearly describes impact of project, plans for future work and next steps as an outcome of the project. 4 = Above Average: Student’s presentation and responses to questions are comprehensive and student addressed all components identified in the criteria. Demonstrates depth of knowledge through answers to questions. Requires no faculty prompting about presentation content and very minimal prompting when answering questions. Readily cites references, theory, process model/theoretical/conceptual model and project outcomes as appropriate. Describes impact of project, plans for future work and next steps as an outcome of the project. 3 = Average: Student’s presentation and responses to questions are comprehensive, but include minimal elaboration. Addresses all required components identified in the criteria, but could provide more detail for one or two criteria. Answers questions thoroughly; with minimal prompting student elaborates in more detail. Knowledge of topic and focus is apparent, but includes limited analysis and synthesis. With minimal prompting is able to cite references, theory, process model/theoretical/conceptual model and project outcomes as appropriate. An overall average rating will be considered passing. 2 = Below Average: Student’s presentation and responses to questions includes the majority of the components of the criteria, but elaboration is minimal. With faculty prompting, the student is able to answer questions. Knowledge of topic is present but not well integrated. Limited citing of references, theory, process model/theoretical/conceptual model, or project outcomes as appropriate. Is not able to clearly articulate impact of project and future steps to build on project work. An average of below average rating results in failure to pass the presentation. 1 = Unsatisfactory: Student’s presentation did not address the some components of the criteria or were inaccurate. Has difficulty answering questions and answers do not demonstrate that the student has the knowledge one would expect after having completed the DNP project. The student has difficulty articulating and relating presentation to appropriate references, theory, process model/theoretical/conceptual model, and project outcomes as appropriate. Is not able to articulate the impact of the project and future steps to build on project work. An unsatisfactory rating in any category, for the majority of committee members, results in failure to pass the presentation.
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References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2006). The Essentials of Doctoral Education
for Advanced Nursing Practice. Retrieved January 12, 2012 from
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/dnpessentials.pdf