The purpose of this assignment is evaluate a current or new role relative to a DNP prepared nurse.  The emphasis will be on the skills that a DNP prepared nurse brings to the role. What are the differences coming from a DNP perspective? What skills will a DNP prepared nurse have that a MSN prepared  RN would not.  

WEEK 3

ASSUGNMENT QUESTIONS

TOPIC: DNP Role Assignment Paper Part I

 

Title of my Paper: Why DNP/PHD should be a Requirement to be a Faculty Member at a Nursing School

The purpose of this assignment is evaluate a current or new role relative to a DNP prepared nurse.  The emphasis will be on the skills that a DNP prepared nurse brings to the role. What are the differences coming from a DNP perspective? What skills will a DNP prepared nurse have that a MSN prepared  RN would not.

The Role Paper will be completed in 2 parts.  Part I  will focus on a description of the role and what the DNP/MSN nurse will bring to the role. A SWOT analysis will also be done for Part I.  Part 2 will consist of a PEST analysis and the next steps in moving the role to a DNP level.  References will be completed for both parts of the paper.   The final paper will include both part 1 and part 2. 

Below is an outline of the items for which you will be responsible throughout the module.

1. Read chapter 8 and 9  from Zaccagnini, M.,  &  Pechacek, J.  (2021).  The doctor of nursing practice essentials. (4th Ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

2. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021.  The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.  https://doi.org/10.17226/25982 Links to an external site. .  Chapter 4- The role of nurses in improving health care access and quality, p. 99-126, Links to an external site.

3. Chapter 5-  The role of Nurses in Improving Health Equity Links to an external site.   pp 127-146

4. Review the  module lecture materials.

5. Submit  Assignment   DNP Roles.- SWOT Analysis

6. No discussion this week

 

 

Student Sample (with permission) Parts 1 and 2:  DNP_SWOT_Analysis_Part 1 and 2 Student Sample Spring 2019.docx Download DNP_SWOT_Analysis_Part 1 and 2 Student Sample Spring 2019.docx

See the following reference for an example of a DNP Role SWOT Analysis,   Table 10-6, pp. 362-363 in 4th Edition of Zaccagnini and Pecheck

 

Areas to address in Part 1: In 10-12 pages, not including the references.

· Clear description of the specific DNP role of interest, why chosen

· Identifies if there is a gap in this role currently, why it is needed

· Differentiates b/w MSN and DNP in the role- what are the differences from a DNP perspective

· Conducts a SWOT analysis, with references for findings

 

PLEASE NOTE : 

1. You must use Turnitin- and review your similarity score. No plagiarism.

2. About 10-12 References within the last 5 years

3. Must use and the following references:

a. Read chapter 8 and 9  from Zaccagnini, M.,  &  Pechacek, J.  (2021).  The doctor of nursing practice essentials. (4th Ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

b. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021.  The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.  https://doi.org/10.17226/25982 Links to an external site. .  Chapter 4- The role of nurses in improving health care access and quality, p. 99-126, Links to an external site.

c. Chapter 5-  The role of Nurses in Improving Health Equity Links to an external site.   pp 127-146

4.  Please provide in-text citations for all references

5. Please use the attached RUBRIC to make sure you cover every aspect of the instructions