Programmatic Level

Throughout the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, I have achieved key Nursing Organizational Leadership Program Outcomes that have prepared me to function as a leader in advanced nursing practice, education, and systems-level improvement. This program has strengthened my ability to think critically about healthcare delivery, lead change, and integrate evidence into practice to improve patient and population outcomes.

I have developed competency in systems thinking and organizational assessment (Outcome 1) through evaluating healthcare delivery processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. This is further supported by my ability to lead knowledge translation and apply evidence-based practice (Outcome 2), as demonstrated through my scholarly work and curriculum development initiatives. For example, my telehealth curriculum integration project reflects my ability to synthesize evidence and implement innovative strategies to improve both student competency and patient care outcomes.

Informatics and technology integration (Outcome 3) have also been central to my development, particularly through the incorporation of telehealth into clinical education and practice. Additionally, my work in health policy advocacy, including my op-ed and legislative testimony, demonstrates competency in influencing healthcare policy (Outcome 4) to address access, quality, and equity in care delivery.

My role as a nurse educator and program coordinator has strengthened my ability to lead change and collaborate within interprofessional teams (Outcome 5). Through curriculum design and student engagement, I have contributed to advancing educational practices that prepare future nurse practitioners for complex healthcare environments.

Benedictine values (Outcome 6) have been foundational in my approach to leadership, guiding my commitment to respect for persons, service, and the promotion of human dignity in both patient care and education. Finally, my development reflects integration of professional standards, nursing science, and ethical practice (Outcome 7), which serve as the foundation for my role as a clinician, educator, and leader.

The included artifacts demonstrate my ability to integrate these competencies in practice and reflect my readiness to lead in advanced nursing roles.

University of Mary

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Nursing Organizational Leadership

Transcript Report

DNP Clinical Log Leadership Experience Hours Rolling Log (2).docx

Program_ Nursing, Organizational Leadership, D.N.P. (MSN to DNP) - University of Mary.pdf

Nursing Organizational Leadership

The post-Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-MSN to DNP) degree curriculum builds on traditional Master’s programs by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems leadership. This program is intended to enhance advanced practice roles to prepare experts in population-based practice, leadership and policy. Employers are quickly recognizing the unique contribution these expert nurses are making in the practice arena, and the demand for DNP-prepared nurses continues to grow.

Major Requirements

Specialty Courses:

NUR 830 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship I 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 838 - Epidemiology & Population Health 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 840 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship II 2 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 848 - Data Driven Quality Improvement in Healthcare 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 853 - Systems Thinking and Project Management 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 905 - Organizational Systems Leadership Practicum 2 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 906 - Health Care Finance & Economics 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 908 - Health Care Policy & Advocacy 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 916 - Interprofessional Collaboration 3 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 930 - DNP Project & Nursing ScholarshipIII 2 Semester Credit(s)
NUR 940 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship IV 2 Semester Credit(s)
Statistics - Completed as part of MSN degree

Elective:

NUR 750 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing 3 Semester Credit(s)

Nursing Organizational Leadership

Program Outcomes & Evidence

FINAL Practicum Objectives and Contract_905.docx

Appraise health care organizations to assess strengths and weaknesses and facilitate organization- wide improvement in healthcare delivery from a systems thinking approach.

The artifact above reflects my learning objectives and evaluation from the Nursing Leadership Practicum (NUR 905). Through this experience, I applied a systems thinking approach to assess organizational strengths and gaps in care delivery and identify opportunities for improvement. This practicum strengthened my ability to analyze healthcare systems and support organization-wide improvements through informed, strategic decision-making.

NUR 853 Budget Development.docx

Perform as a leader in knowledge translation and application of evidence-based practice through critical evaluation, synthesis, and integration of health information data and research findings to improve healthcare and health care systems.

During NUR 853, I developed foundational skills for doctoral-level evidence-based practice projects. The artifact above highlights my work in budget development, which reflects the integration of evidence, resource management, and project planning. This experience strengthened my ability to translate evidence into practical, sustainable solutions that support improved healthcare outcomes and system-level implementation.

Workflow Chart NUR 848 .docx

Integrate informatics and patient care technology into clinical practice and organizational systems to improve healthcare outcomes.

Effective integration of technology into clinical practice requires a clear understanding of workflow processes. The artifact above, developed as part of NUR 848, highlights my analysis of clinical workflow and documentation within the electronic health record. This work strengthened my ability to evaluate and optimize the use of informatics and patient care technology to support efficient documentation, improve care coordination, and enhance patient outcomes.

NUR 908 Policy Brief.docx

Influence health care policy at the local, state, and federal level to champion issues of quality, social justice, equality, and fiscal responsibility in the delivery of healthcare services.

DNP-prepared nurses play a critical role in influencing healthcare policy. The artifact above, my Policy Brief from NUR 908, reflects my ability to analyze and advocate for federal legislative reform. Through this work, I developed skills in policy analysis, professional writing, and advocacy to promote quality, equity, and improved access to care.

NUR 916 Promoting Collaboration Presentation 4.7.24 (1).pptx

Successfully negotiate and manage cutting-edge innovations and change among an interprofessional teams for purposes of advancing healthcare quality among patients, populations, and complex systems.

Throughout NUR 916, I developed collaboration and leadership skills essential for effective interprofessional practice. The artifact above, my presentation on interprofessional collaboration, demonstrates my ability to engage with diverse healthcare team members to support communication, teamwork, and quality improvement. This experience strengthened my capacity to lead and manage change within complex healthcare systems.

NUR 905 Reflective Journal Series- Journal Five- Copy (2) (1).docx

Apply Benedictine values to foster a collaborative relationship that promotes respect, protection, and enhancement of spiritual integrity, human dignity, as well as cultural diversity to improve patient and population health outcomes.

Benedictine values are foundational to the care we provide as nurse leaders. The artifact above, my Reflective Journal Series from the NUR 905 Nursing Leadership Practicum, demonstrates how I integrated values such as respect for persons, service, and community into my clinical and leadership practice. This experience strengthened my ability to foster collaborative relationships while promoting human dignity, cultural awareness, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

905 Self Assessment paper.docx

Integrate professional standards, nursing science and theory, values, accountability, ongoing self-reflection, ethical, analytical, and organizational sciences as the foundation for the highest level of nursing practice.

A variety of assessments throughout the program strengthened my ability to engage in ongoing self-reflection and professional growth. The artifact above, my self-assessment of leadership skills paper, demonstrates my ability to evaluate my strengths, identify areas for development, and integrate professional standards, ethical principles, and nursing knowledge into my practice.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse