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DNP Program Outcomes and Impact on Practice

DNP Program Outcomes and Impact on Practice. A Lived Experience Susan B. Patton, DNSc, APRN, BC. I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set (her) free. -Michelangelo. Introductions. Education ADN, BSN, MNSc, Post Master’s Certificate CNS and NP roles DNSc Certification

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DNP Program Outcomes and Impact on Practice

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  1. DNP Program Outcomes and Impact on Practice A Lived Experience Susan B. Patton, DNSc, APRN, BC

  2. I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set (her) free. -Michelangelo

  3. Introductions • Education • ADN, BSN, MNSc, Post Master’s Certificate • CNS and NP roles • DNSc • Certification • Family Nurse Practitioner • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner • Forensic Nurse Examiner • Practice • Private Primary Care Pediatrics • Forensic Nursing • Educator • UTHSC DNP Program Coordinator Forensic Nursing

  4. Considerations for the Doctorate • Ongoing relationship with University • Alumni • Continued Education Opportunities • Grants for Research • Mentoring of prospective students • Clinical preceptorship • Contacted by the Dean regarding initiation of the practice doctorate

  5. Questions for students • Does the doctorate fit into my professional career goals? • If so, which doctorate? • Research • Practice • What practice focus? • What aspects of my practice would I like to examine? • What program would I like to see developed?

  6. Student Experience • Family Nurse Practitioner option • New Courses • Philosophy of Science • Biostats • Examination of Practice • Practice Selectives (NAPS) • Emphasis on Evidence Base • Emphasis on Examination of Practice • Emphasis of Dissemination of Research • Thinking outside the box

  7. Student Experience • Multi Specialties in Core Courses • Partnering with PhD students in Core Courses • Understanding different foci

  8. Senior Project Selecting a Focus: Forensic Nursing • Interprofessional Relationship • What is the Nursing in Forensic Nursing • What is the World View? • How does Forensic Nursing translate back to Primary Care?

  9. Post Graduation Experiences • Memphis Regional Forensic Center • Staff • Director of Operations • Moving into the College of Nursing • Bringing Forensic Nursing to the Graduate Program • Coming to the Table locally, regionally and nationally

  10. Coming Full Circle Private Practice • A world view • Research • Practice Standards • A Public Health Model • Mentoring students and other nurses • Working with Faculty in Practice • Sitting on Dissertation Committees

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