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A Course-Based Approach to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: Supporting Student Growth From Concept to
Cynthia Fitzgerald1, Janet Purath, Catherine Van Son
1Author Affiliations: Regional Director of Continuing Professional Development (Dr Fitzgerald), Providence Health Care, Providence St Joseph Health; Associate Professor (Dr Purath) and Clinical Associate Professor (Dr Duvall), College of Nursing, Washington State University; Spokane; and Associate Professor (Dr Van Son) and Associate Dean and Associate Professor (Dr Eddy), College of Nursing, Washington State University, Vancouver.
Abstract:
We describe a course-based approach to the doctor of nursing practice project in which students work in groups of 8 to 12 with a faculty member to complete individual final projects that require a minimum of 360 practicum hours in 3-semester-long courses. Project teams include agency or community-based mentors. Project findings are disseminated through written and oral reports. This approach preserves faculty resources and provides students with mentoring, opportunities for reflection, and time for project development.
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