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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Doctoral Scholarship

Background:

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs aim to prepare nurses for knowledge translation in practice.
  • Variability in DNP program outcomes raises concerns about program rigor and consistency.
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials provide a framework for doctoral education in advanced nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a 5-point evaluation system for assessing DNP final projects.
  • To ensure DNP projects align with AACN Essentials for rigorous, comprehensive outcomes.
  • To provide a standardized method for evaluating the quality and impact of DNP scholarly work.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 5-point evaluation system, acronym EC as PIE (Enhances, Culmination, Partnerships, Implements, Evaluates).
  • Each criterion must be met to represent robust, innovative evidence-based practice.
  • Detailed examples illustrating current implementation and potential applications are provided.

Main Results:

  • The EC as PIE system offers a structured approach to DNP project evaluation.
  • It ensures projects culminate in rigorous, doctoral-level evidence-based practice.
  • Successful implementation examples demonstrate the system's practical utility.

Conclusions:

  • The EC as PIE evaluation system provides a comprehensive framework for DNP projects.
  • It promotes the scholarship of translation, application, and integration of knowledge in nursing practice.
  • This system supports consistent, high-quality outcomes in Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.