DNP Academic Resources

The DNP Student Handbook is an important resource for DNP students to utilize throughout their program at Purdue University Global. In addition to the University policies established in the Student Code of Conduct and University Catalog, this handbook establishes the expectations and policies that DNP students are expected to adhere to while enrolled in the program. It is important for all DNP students to review this handbook to become familiar with the policies and expectations for them, and to use this handbook as a resource as questions arise in their program.

Key Components of the handbook are as follows:

• • Goals of the DNP program, the DNP project, and practice hours

  • Recommendations for staying informed of program updates

  • Clinical course requirements and guidance on the clinical placement process

  • Expectations of the student, practice mentor, and DNP consultant in navigating the program

  • Guidance on seeking approval for the practice experience site and how to make the most of the experience

As noted in the DNP Student Handbook, all students and faculty are expected to follow all the policies, procedures, and behaviors aligned with professional and academic excellence in all academic settings to support their safety, wellbeing, and success. Academic settings does not just mean within the virtual classroom, but also including, but not limited to, clinical settings, student meetings, virtual simulations, and any and all communications within the educational context. The goals of our DNP program is to prepare nurses to be competent, strategic, and well rounded leaders and change agents in health care, so maintaining professional conduct and developing those skills while in your program are essential.

What we expect of students:

• Have a positive and professional attitude, including your behavior, language, tone, and approach to educational situations

• Be open to different learning styles

• Be open to constructive feedback and maintain accountability

• Be willing to work as a team

• Be flexible 

• Ask questions of your instructors, students, and yourself

• Answer survey questions provided at the end of learning experiences

• Be prepared for all on site and virtual learning experiences

  • • Wear proper uniform

    • Have all supplies in working condition

    • Complete assigned readings

    • Complete assigned preparation activities

    • Arrive 10 minutes early so you are ready to start on time

What you should expect from faculty:

• Faculty will provide a positive learning environment and have a positive attitude

• Faculty will be open to different learning styles and prepared to provide diverse and unique learning experiences to support student learning

• Faculty will be open to constructive feedback from students as well as provide constructive feedback to students

• Faculty will work as a team to support students

• Faculty will answer questions in a timely manner, and if unable to do so, find a resource that can. Students can expect faculty responses to emails within 2-3 business days.

• For on-site and virtual learning activities:

  • • Faculty will be early, so we can start the day on time and stay on schedule

    • Faculty will be prepared for the day’s activities

    • Faculty will be professional and focused on the day’s activities
      
      

Should you experience any concerns regarding faculty or other students meeting these expectations, please contact your appropriate Academic Program Chair or our Assistant Dean of Students.