This course explores leadership theory, organization theory, philosophy, culture, structure, and processes for their relevance to health care enterprises. The implementation, development, and improvement of both inter professional practice models and healthcare outcomes are examined. Quality improvement models are discussed in the context of national initiatives and organizational processes. The role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nurse is examined within the health care system.

An overview of the foundational concepts of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) is provided. The stages of implementing a new HMIS, from planning to evaluation, are examined. The standards, governance, policy, globalization, and future of HMIS are discussed. Data analysis and presentation techniques are explored and used to trend organizational findings.

This course will enable students to understand, apply and communicate the concepts required for effective financial planning, decision making and management in health care programs and organizations. The long-term financial impact of practice changes will be assessed at the organizational level. In addition, this course focuses on the structure and function of organizations. The elements of organizational features, culture and human talent and the influence on outcomes are explored.

This is the first in a series of seminars to facilitate the development of the DNP project and the DNP role. Students gain expertise in planning for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a DNP project and engage in mentored practicum experiences. In this first seminar, emphasis is placed on characterization of a clinical problem and identification of key stakeholders with potential to offer input into the nature of the problem. The role of the DNP in providing leadership for clinical scholarship is explored. Includes 50 practicum hours.

This is the second in a series of seminars to facilitate the development of the DNP project and the DNP role. Students gain expertise in planning for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a DNP project and engage in mentored practicum experiences. In this second seminar, emphasis is placed on gaining a complete understanding of the full scope of the clinical problem, and on the gathering, appraising, and synthesizing evidence to identify best practices to address the problem. The role of the evidence based framework for the project is addressed. Includes 50 practicum hours.

This is the third in a series of seminars to facilitate the development of the DNP project and the DNP role. Students gain expertise in planning for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a DNP project and engage in mentored practicum experiences. In this third seminar, emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive program description incorporating a logic model to support the project planning process. Stakeholder input is elicited. Includes 50 practicum hours.

This is the fourth in a series of seminars to facilitate the development of the DNP project and the DNP role. Students gain expertise in planning for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a DNP project and engage in mentored practicum experiences. In this fourth seminar, emphasis is placed on designing an evaluation plan addressing logic model elements, indicators, data sources, methods, timing and data analysis. Stakeholder input is elicited. Includes 50 practicum hours.

This is the last in a series of five seminars to facilitate the development of the DNP project and the DNP role. Students gain expertise in planning for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a DNP project and engage in mentored practicum experiences. In this last seminar, emphasis is placed on identifying ethical issues associated with project implementation and evaluation and in pulling together a quality proposal for IRB review and faculty approval. Includes 50 practicum hours.

The focus of this course is to facilitate DNP project implementation. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the DNP project development seminars. Includes 100 practicum hours.

DNP students enroll in mentored practicum hours to gain expertise in building and assimilating knowledge in advanced nurse practice. Complete 50 practicum hours per credit.