NURS 821: Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project II
Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 820
Credit Hours: (1) One hour clinical
This DNP Capstone Project course is a continuation of student work initiated in NURS 820 which facilitates the identification of the student’s scholarly project, development of a project proposal, and the implementation and evaluation of the project. The focus of this course is completion of the Clinical Capstone Project.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
The DNP Capstone project is derived from the practice immersion experience in which
DNP students apply principles of information management for decision-making and evaluation
of programs and nursing practice. Students design advanced leadership and change projects
for practice inquiry and management. Students will complete a clinical project within
the guidelines proposed in the Essentials of Advanced Practice (American Association
of Colleges of Nursing, 2008). Projects may include but are not limited to evaluation
of practice or outcomes research projects. Institutional Review Board approval for
projects will be secured as necessary. Students will complete the Clinical Capstone
Project and present the results in a publishable written paper and/or oral presentation.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
May include but are not limited to: faculty/student directed discussions and presentations,
reading assignments, written work, and conferences with faculty advisors. Because
the course is online, audio or video presentations/lectures, discussion boards, chat
rooms, videoconferencing, and other instructional technology strategies may be used
for communication purposes.
Goals and Objectives of this Course
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Assessment Measures
May include but not limited to oral presentations and publishable paper.
Review and Approval
Approved: April 2010
February 10, 2014
June 2022
April 3, 2026