DNP Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze data for practice by integrating knowledge from arts and sciences within the context of nursing’s philosophical framework and scientific foundation.
Synthesize theory, research knowledge and methods to create, implement, and evaluate practice interventions and health-delivery systems.
Integrate nursing science with knowledge from the organizational, biophysical, psychological, and analytical sciences as the basis for evidenced-base practice.
Utilize information systems/technology and patient care technology to improve and transform health care.
Integrate health policy and ethics to improve health care outcomes through advocacy roles.
Provide leadership to foster inter-collaboration that uses critical and reflective thinking.
Apply clinical investigative skills for evaluation of health outcomes at the patient, family, population, clinical unit, systems, and/or community level.
Demonstrate advanced level of judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient and health care outcomes.