NURS 8002: Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
NURS 8002: Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
In selecting Walden University’s DNP degree program, you are committed to promoting positive social change on behalf of the nursing profession and the countless individuals, communities, and organizations you will serve. You have also voiced your commitment to the transformative process of taking a leadership role, as the DNP-prepared nurse, to enact evidence-based practice changes for the delivery of quality, safe, and cost-effective healthcare.
In this first course of the DNP program, you will examine the strategies and resources available to you as an online student at Walden University. You will reflect on your personal and professional motivations for pursing the DNP degree and becoming a DNP-prepared nurse. As you progress throughout the course, you will apply the DNP Essentials and demonstrate how completing a practicum/field experience and a Doctoral Project in fulfilling the DNP degree program requirements represents alignment to the Essentials set forth for professional nurse practice. You will engage in a series of assessments with your colleagues in which you will explore the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in fostering intra-professional collaboration and a community of practice. You will also hone your skills in conducting a literature search of peer-reviewed research that aligns to a topic of interest or area of focus that can serve as preparation for the planning of your Doctoral Project. An examination of ethical issues and a commitment to serving as an agent of change for the promotion of positive social change is also explored.
Again, welcome to Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this course are introduced to Walden University and are provided with a foundation for academic and professional development in the DNP program. Students apply professional standards and explore the role of the doctorally prepared nurse as one who effects positive social change. They engage in course assessments focused on the practical application of scholarly writing, critical-thinking skills, and the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. Students also explore the essentials of being a Walden doctoral student, relevant professional and specialty standards of doctoral-level nursing practice, intra- and interprofessional collaboration, and the process of the DNP Doctoral Project.
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COURSE PREREQUISITES
- NURS 8114 can be co-requisite.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
- Analyze strategies for successful online learning and doctoral study at Walden.
- Apply the AACN Essentials for the DNP to academic and professional practice.
- Analyze professional collaboration strategies.
- Analyze the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in a community of practice.
- Synthesize scholarship for doctoral-level nursing practice.
- Analyze ethical issues relevant to the DNP-prepared nurse.
- Justify the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as an advocate for positive social change.
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Wed May 31, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 1: Blog | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Jun 18, 2023 | Assignment Module 1: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Wed Jun 21, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 4: Discussion | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Jul 2, 2023 | Assignment Module 2: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Wed Jul 5, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 6: Blog | due by 10:59pm |
| Wed Jul 12, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 7: Blog | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Jul 30, 2023 | Assignment Module 4: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Wed Aug 2, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 10: Discussion | due by 10:59pm |
| Wed Aug 9, 2023 | Discussion Topic Week 11: Blog | due by 10:59pm |
| Assignment Turnitin Drafts |
Sample Instructor Comments
Welcome to NURS 8002: Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice! I am so excited to guide you during this first course as you are introduced to Walden University and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. You will examine the strategies and resources available to you as an online student at Walden University. During this course, you will apply professional standards and explore the role of the doctorally prepared nurse as one who affects positive social change. You will engage in course assessments focused on the practical application of scholarly writing, critical-thinking skills, and the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum.
Please take the time to review the course syllabus and the course information area. There is no course text for purchase required for this course. Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each module.
Please review the course calendar and course schedule found in the Syllabus. Please note: the week starts on Monday and closes on Saturday. For credit, please do not post your initial post to the Discussion board before Monday of each week.
Time management will be key to your success.
- My favorite time management tip is for students to break their work into manageable chunks over the course of a week, month or term.
- Develop a schedule and stick to it.
- Plan ahead. Your hectic schedule, combined with daily distractions, can easily get in the way of finishing tasks.
- Be sure to create a balance between coursework and your other obligations. Find time for self-care.
Introduce yourself during Week 1 to your student colleagues in the Class Café located in the course. My contact information and brief bio can be found in the “Contact the Instructor” discussion board.
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of help in any way. I am here to support your success. Please contact me by email through the Inbox in Canvas.