A. Student
- Must successfully complete all preparatory coursework before beginning DNP Scholarly Project.
- Will secure a DNP Scholarly Project with the guidance of the DNP Project Coordinator.
- Will be self-directed and proactive in the pursuit of completing their DNP Scholarly Project.
- Will communicate with Agency Mentor on a weekly basis report progress and ensure their project continues to meet the needs of the agency.
- Will schedule regular meetings with Faculty Chair and Faculty Reader to share progress and seek guidance.
- Will schedule regular meetings with Sciences Librarian and SPU Research, Reading, and Writing Studio.
- Will request permission from their DNP Faculty Chair for registration in NUR 7996 DNP Scholarly Project and NUR 7997 DNP Scholarly Project Completion.
B. Faculty Chair
- Must have doctoral preparation and be a member of the SPU faculty
- Will guide provide counsel on student’s DNP Scholarly Project
- Will lead Project Team review and approval of the DNP Scholarly Project proposal
- Will review the DNP Scholarly Project written proposal and make suggested changes with final approval of proposal prior to implementation of the project. (NUR 7995)
- Will attend the oral presentation of the proposal with written feedback for suggested changes in the proposal (Rubric in NUR 7995)
- Will review IRB application and provide guidance and approval as faculty sponsor prior to project implementation.
- Will enter permissions via Banner for NUR 7996 and 7997 registration
- Will report to the Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing at the end of each quarter with the status of the student’s progress and plans for registration in the following quarter
- Will guide provide counsel on student’s preparation, implementation, and evaluation/analysis of the DNP Scholarly Project
- Will guide provide counsel and review the final DNP Scholarly Project deliverables
- Will be present for the final DNP Scholarly Project presentation (typically at DNP Scholarship Day)
- Will lead project team Project Team in adjudication of the final presentation and poster
- Will meet on a regular basis with student to ensure satisfactory progress throughout the process
- Will communicate in a timely manner
- Will submit written feedback and maintain correspondence for the duration of the project
C. Faculty Reader
- Must be a member of the SPU faculty (External or internal to SHS, includes adjunct faculty)
- Must have masters preparation, earned doctorate not required
- May serve as a content/methodology or systems expert to provide guidance in the DNP Scholarly Project
- Read early drafts of proposal and final report, and provide feedback to student and chair as applicable
- Read final drafts and provide feedback to student and chair
- Approves, with chair, the DNP Scholarly Project proposal and final product
- Will be present for the proposal presentation and the final DNP Scholarly Project presentation (typically at DNP Scholarship Day)
- Will participate with other project team members in adjudication of the final presentation and poster
- Will meet with student as needed to ensure satisfactory progress throughout the process
- Will communicate in a timely manner
- Will submit written feedback and maintain correspondence for the duration of the project as applicable
D. Practice Mentor
- Identified by the student (or student group) in collaboration with the agency
- Should be a member of the organization in which the project is being conducted and serves as the agency liaison
- Is not required to be an RN or have doctoral preparation
- Is not required to edit documents
- Is a key stakeholder providing organizational support to the student for successful project implementation, data collection, and completion
- Will provide feedback to the student regarding their project
- Will communicate any concerns or issues with the DNP Scholarly Project Team Faculty Chair
- Invited to be present for the final DNP Scholarly Project presentation (typically at DNP Scholarship Day)