DNP-815A Identify a historical change or event that had significant impact on the development of nursing theory

For you to successfully complete and graduate from the DNP Program you must meet the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project including signature by the Dean. DNP Learners who are deficient in hours or have a final manuscript deemed “not ready” for Dean’s review at the end of the program may require additional extension courses to meet programmatic requirements prior to Dean’s approval.

The syllabus will list the immersion hours for each course and may be different based on the curriculum.  For example, DNP-815 may state 50 hours, while DNP-815A is 100 hours broken down into “Direct” or “Indirect” immersion” hours.  Direct hours are completed at the project site with the mentor. Indirect hours are used towards assignments, as the syllabus indicates.  All actual hours are recorded into Typhon or Lopestracker substantively. Note that required practice hours vary from learner to learner and are determined by your MSN transcripts. Please contact your SSC for the number of practice immersion hours required to complete your DNP program. It is your responsibility to obtain this information and create a plan for your individual success.

ISP Table Requirements

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course:

• Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network – Doctoral Program – DNP Program Materials – Folder – DPI Milestones. Please see the DNP Program Timeline in the DC Network for a quick overview.
• Determine what practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Include the estimated number of associated practice immersion hours. Learners will apply objectives and concepts from each of their courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.
• Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and self-assess how you will meet the GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (Appendix A) related to that course. Show all the major milestones (if applicable) and deliverables. ISPs do not earn practice hours, nor does telephone conference time, or time spent with the mentor (unless there is National Emergency). Add your pre-, mid-, and post-conference dates and times to this document to ensure you have scheduled the time properly.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.