05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky
05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky
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Plans <strong>of</strong> Study - <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
http://www.mc.uky.edu/nursing/StuResources/grads/handbook20<strong>05</strong>-<strong>06</strong>/dnp_study.htm<br />
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Plans <strong>of</strong> Study<br />
The curriculum <strong>of</strong> the Doctor <strong>of</strong> Nursing Practice program is composed <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• a required core in program evaluation<br />
• a required core in leadership<br />
• a required clinical residency that culminates in an evaluation project<br />
• a series <strong>of</strong> cognates that support specialization in a domain related to the student's<br />
clinical expertise and career goals<br />
• a choice <strong>of</strong> a track that focuses either on executive management or clinical leadership.<br />
Program Evaluation Core (12 credit hours)<br />
The program requires a thorough knowledge <strong>of</strong> process, impact, and outcome evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />
clinical programs and services. Emphasis is placed on applying principles from epidemiology<br />
and statistics in developing and implementing evaluation plans for clinical programs.<br />
Leadership Core (14 credit hours)<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s build skills in leading multiple constituencies within a clinical context. Creativity and<br />
innovation are encouraged through course experiences. The integration <strong>of</strong> values, vision, and<br />
theory is stressed.<br />
Clinical Residency (minimum <strong>of</strong> 6 credit hours)<br />
This residency is a practice-based research experience. <strong>Student</strong>s enroll in the clinical residency<br />
after all coursework has been completed. <strong>Student</strong>s select an area <strong>of</strong> inquiry that impacts<br />
clinical practice outcomes. An evaluation project is designed and implemented. Emphasis in<br />
this project is on the evaluation <strong>of</strong> an evidence based practice model or program design.<br />
Cognates (9 credit hours)<br />
These courses may be selected from a variety <strong>of</strong> disciplines but relate to the student’s clinical<br />
residency inquiry area and ultimate career goals. <strong>Student</strong>s complete a portfolio <strong>of</strong> prior clinical<br />
work, education, scholarly endeavors, pr<strong>of</strong>essional and community activities and stated career<br />
goals. The assigned faculty advisor and clinical mentor evaluate the portfolio and help the<br />
student select cognate courses.<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> Emphasis<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s choose an area <strong>of</strong> emphasis in executive management or clinical practice leadership<br />
(21-22 hours). <strong>Student</strong>s who choose the executive management track work with students who<br />
choose clinical practice leadership in the assessment and identification <strong>of</strong> strategies for<br />
enhancement <strong>of</strong> clinical programs to improve client outcomes. Executive management<br />
students build on current expertise in learning to develop, direct and manage multi-level health<br />
care delivery programs; e.g., individual agency, managed care organizations, or systems level<br />
organizations. <strong>Student</strong>s who choose the clinical practice leadership track work with the<br />
executive level students as indicated above and learn to develop, implement and evaluate<br />
evidence based clinical practice models which will improve nursing and health outcomes.<br />
Contact Hours
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