Characteristics of the DNP Graduate

Individual Student Learning Outcomes

Teaching/Learning

Develops, implements and evaluates educational offerings, individually and in collaboration with others.

Research/Inquiry

Promotes evidence based practice by initiating, synthesizing and generating knowledge for and through clinical research.

Nature of Practice

Assumes functions of advanced nursing practice roles and identifies health issues amenable to clinical research and evidence based practice.

Leadership

Assumes leadership positions of increasing complexity at the local, state, national and international levels

Ethics

Identifies and analyzes ethical issues and standards and incorporates them into practice.

Collaboration

Develops and promotes trans-disciplinary initiatives in the practice community.

Communication

Disseminates knowledge and evidence to improve health. Evaluates communication systems and generates new models to enhance system efficacy.

Policy Development

Participates in the initiation, evaluation and modification of health policy locally to globally.