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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
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Academic and Institutional Review Board Collaboration to Ensure Ethical Conduct of Doctor of Nursing Practice
Background:
Navigating the regulations to protect human subjects and private health information for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects can be a formidable task for students, faculty, and the institutional review board (IRB).
Method:
Key stakeholders from the University of Iowa College of Nursing and the Human Subjects Office developed a standardized process for DNP students to follow, using a decision algorithm, a student orientation to the human subjects review process conducted by faculty and IRB chairs and staff, and a brief Human Subjects Research Determination form.
Results:
Over 2 years, 109 students completed the process, and 96.3% of their projects were deemed not to be human subjects research. Every student submitted documentation of adherence to the standardized process. Less time was spent by students, faculty, and the IRB in preparing and processing review requests.
Conclusion:
The interprofessional collaboration resulted in a streamlined process for the timely review of DNP projects.
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