At the completion of the DNP program, the student will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines to advance healthcare outcomes and delivery systems. (Domain 1 AACN, 2021)
- Synthesize evidence-based care that is person-centered, inclusive, equitable, holistic, respectful, and compassionate. (Domain 2 AACN, 2021)
- Appraise evidence to develop and lead culturally relevant and scientifically-based health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse populations and communities while promoting equitable health outcomes through interprofessional collaboration. (Domain 3 AACN, 2021)
- Synthesize and disseminate advanced nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes and transform healthcare delivery systems. (Domain 4 AACN, 2021)
- Synthesize national safety resources and guidelines that enhance quality improvement initiatives to further quality and safety processes in healthcare systems and minimize risk for all stakeholders. (Domain 5 AACN, 2021)
- Apply effective communication and leadership strategies with inter-professional, intra-professional, and other stakeholders to optimize evidence-based quality healthcare delivery, collaboration, and effective interprofessional initiatives while strengthening outcomes within a climate of mutual learning and respect. (Domain 6 AACN, 2021)
- Develop and evaluate effective, culturally relevant, evidence-based care approaches using principles of business, finance, and health policy that meet the current and future needs of diverse populations. (Domain 7 AACN, 2021)
- Evaluate information, communication technologies, and informatics processes to analyze data that drives decision-making to advance quality, safety, and organization efficiency in the delivery of evidence-based services in accordance with best practice and professional and regulatory standards. (Domain 8 AACN, 2021)
- Demonstrate professional identity within practice and leadership roles guided by policies, regulations, and evidence-based practice while promoting social justice and health equity by addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion factors. (Domain 9 AACN, 2021)
- Participate in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being; ongoing development of professional responsibilities contributing to lifelong learning; and development as a leader both professionally and personally including advocating for the patients and profession. (Domain 10 AACN, 2021)