The DNP project is about transcribing research into practice. First and foremost, it needs to address an identified problem in the clinical setting. Secondly, it should be something the student is passionate about and can spend the required hours ona minimum of 600. Finally, all DNP projects are evidence-based. Many students choose to do their DNP project within a clinic, but it is also acceptable to do a project in the community. Its best to ask stakeholders within your community or organization if they have something theyd like to accomplish to improve healthcare outcomes. By choosing a topic others are interested in completing, you ensure you have a support network throughout planning and implementation.
Students do not have to have a project confirmed before starting the DNP Programstudents work to refine this throughout the initial project courses. The project will go full swing the last three semesters (DNP I, II, and III on the plan of study). The student to faculty ratio per class for project courses is 4:1, allowing for individualized support throughout the project.