DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)







Assessment Description

The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed-upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project.

A preconference meeting is required for DNP-815A, 840A, 830A, 955A, 960A, 965A. A preconference meeting is intended for the learner and preceptor/mentor to review course- and learner-specific learning objectives: the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the learner and preceptor/mentor during this practice immersion experience. All faculty and preceptor/mentor information will be given to each party by the learner. Any course or program information requested by the preceptor/mentor will be provided by the learner. During this meeting, the learner and preceptor/mentor will discuss the course and practice immersion goals, including any projects that are to take place. The faculty will review the submitted document and must approve proposed projects at this time DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP). The faculty will also send an introductory email to the preceptor/mentor.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course.

• Locate and download Individual Success Plan (ISP) and Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) timeline documents in the DNP PI Workspace.


• Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DNP PI Workspace and identify which domains, competencies, and milestones apply to this course. Note: Not all courses have milestones.


• Determine what practice immersion experiences you plan to seek in order to address each competency. Include how many hours you plan to set aside to meet your goals. Learners will apply concepts from each of their core courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.


• Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and how competencies will be met. Show all of the major milestones and deliverables in the timeline.


• Within the ISP, ensure you identify specific deliverables which can include the following: individualized DNP practice immersion contracts; comprehensive log of practice immersion hours applied to doctoral-level learning outcomes; learner evaluations; preceptor/mentor evaluations; current and updated CV; scholarly activities; GCU DNP competency self-assessment; reflective journal; course goals and plan for how competencies and practice immersion hours will be met; faculty and preceptor/mentor approvals of course goals and documented practice immersion hours; and DPI Project milestones DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).


• While an ISP is required, unless you have a mentor, a mentor signature is not required for DNP-801A, 805A or DNP-810A. A preconference and a postconference/evaluation between learners and preceptors/mentors are mandatory for all learners enrolled in all DNP courses (from DNP-815A on). Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of the wet-ink or digitally (digital identifier) signed document must be uploaded into the classroom no later than the end of Topic 1.


• Overall course- and learner-specific objectives: These objectives should be discussed during each conference, as learners are responsible for completing all experiences as mandated for the program.


• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.


• This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.


• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.


• Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.

Directions:

1. Identify the specific deliverables you will complete throughout this course from those defined above with your faculty. Update your faculty/chair with any revisions or changes to the ISP.


2. List the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice immersion hour and competency requirements throughout this course. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) How might you overcome these challenges?


3. Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the ISP resource, and type in your signature (learner only) and the date on which you completed the table. Read the information in the ISP document, including the following: Learner Expectations, Derivation of the ISP, and Instructions for Completing the ISP.


4. Follow the instructions and complete the ISP.

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ 801A PRACTICE!! -No submission 801A

Target Practice Hours 0 (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

Instructions

Use this form to develop your Individual Success Plan (ISP) for each course, starting in DNP-805A through graduation. An individual success plan maps out what you, the DNP Learner, needs to accomplish in order to be successful in your current course and overall program of study. You will also share this document with your mentor, preceptor, or content expert (CE) at the beginning of week one (like a pre-conference) and by the end of week eight of each course (like a post-conference except DNP-955A, 960A, and 965A it is due week 16). * Mentors are REQUIRED by DNP-815A. If you do not have a mentor in DNP 805A or DNP-810A you will still turn in your ISP’s week one and week eight and for the mentor signature you type “I do not have a mentor.”  You cannot take courses after DNP-810A without a mentor.

In addition to the ISP, all DNP learners in DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP- 840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses will schedule a mid-conference between the faculty/Chair, mentor (preceptor), and learner before week five for 815A, 840A, and 830A. Week 8 will be the due date for 900 level courses as they are 16 weeks in length.  This mid-conference document is located at the end of the ISP and will be uploaded into the week five dropbox Learners will type their names, and the mentor, preceptor, or CE will need to electronically sign with software that uses a displayed digital identifier or written signature.

Application-based learning assignments are listed in the specific course syllabus. Use the syllabus as a reminder for you to complete a weekly corresponding Case Log in Typhon or into Lopes tracker. It is the learner’s responsibility to enter the hours into Typhon/Lopestracker and ensure all hours are signed off before completion of the course.  Faculty are not responsible to go back and approve hours later entered. Any independent study assignments in this course will require your collaboration with the course faculty and mentor, preceptor, or CE early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed upon deliverables and must relate to your current course objectives. Independent study assignments must be submitted to your instructor via the Private Forum if no dropbox is available DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).

For you to successfully complete and graduate from the DNP Program you must meet the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project including signature by the Dean. DNP Learners who are deficient in hours or have a final manuscript deemed “not ready” for Dean’s review at the end of the program may require additional extension courses to meet programmatic requirements prior to Dean’s approval.

The syllabus will list the immersion hours for each course and may be different based on the curriculum.  For example, DNP-815 may state 50 hours, while DNP-815A is 100 hours broken down into “Direct” or “Indirect” immersion” hours.  Direct hours are completed at the project site with the mentor. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) Indirect hours are used towards assignments, as the syllabus indicates.  All actual hours are recorded into Typhon or Lopestracker substantively. Note that required practice hours vary from learner to learner and are determined by your MSN transcripts. Please contact your SSC for the number of practice immersion hours required to complete your DNP program. It is your responsibility to obtain this information and create a plan for your individual success.

ISP Table Requirements

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course:

• Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network – Doctoral Program – DNP Program Materials – Folder – DPI Milestones. Please see the DNP Program Timeline in the DC Network for a quick overview.


• Determine what practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Include the estimated number of associated practice immersion hours. Learners will apply objectives and concepts from each of their courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.


• Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and self-assess how you will meet the GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (Appendix A) related to that course. Show all the major milestones (if applicable) and deliverables. ISPs do not earn practice hours, nor does telephone conference time, or time spent with the mentor (unless there is National Emergency). Add your pre-, mid-, and post-conference dates and times to this document to ensure you have scheduled the time properly.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

 

 

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960AA.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mentor-Faculty-Student Conference and Evaluation Information

A pre- and post-conference or evaluation between students and their mentors (preceptors) are mandatory for students enrolled in all DNP courses 805A-965A including extension courses.  This will be considered completed using the Individual Success Plan. Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A signature (Electronic with a digital identifier or wet signature) is required from the mentor (preceptor) during the pre- and post-conference periods. The ISP is to be uploaded into the appropriate drop boxes by the due date. * DNP- 801A learners should practice filling this form out but they will not be required to submit the document.

A pre, mid, and post-conference or evaluation between students, faculty, and preceptors are mandatory for students enrolled in all DNP project courses (DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP-840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses). Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of this signed document will be uploaded into the course shell no later than the end of week five in the project courses.

 

Overall Course and Student Specific Objectives: These objectives should be discussed during each conference, as students are responsible for completing all experiences as mandated for the program.

A pre-conference: This meeting is intended for the student and mentor (preceptor) to review course and student-specific learning objectives: the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of student and mentor (preceptor) during this immersion experience.   All faculty and mentor (preceptor) information will be given to each party per the student.  Any course or program information requested by the mentor (preceptor) will be provided by the student. During this meeting, the student and mentor (preceptor) will discuss the course and immersion goals, including any projects that are to take place. The faculty will review the submitted document and need to approve proposed projects at this time. The faculty will also send an introductory email to the mentor (preceptor).

 

A mid-term conference  is mandatory and will occur no later than week five of all project courses DNP-815A, DNP-830A, DNP-840A, DNP-955A, DNP-960A, DNP-965A, and extension courses. This meeting is intended for the student, faculty, and mentor (preceptor) to discuss student progress toward meeting the course goals.  The faculty member will meet with the preceptor to conduct the student’s midterm evaluation (virtually). The mentor (preceptor) will meet with the student to review the evaluation form (in person or virtually). If there are areas that need improvement, the faculty will meet with the student to complete a remediation form.

 

A post-conference, is mandatory and will occur at the end of each course beginning in DNP-805A through graduation using the ISP Form. This is intended for the student and mentor (preceptor) to review and evaluate the completion of the ISP.  The faculty will validate that all areas are at “meets expectations” on the mentor evaluation form located in Typhon or Lopestracker prior to progression. The learner will upload the ISP and Mentor evaluation, and proof of entered and approved immersion hours into the course drop boxes by week eight with the other required deliverables. Faculty will review this before filling out the Faculty evaluation of the learner in Typhon, which the learner will also upload in week eight. The course faculty completes a separate evaluation of the learner’s performance in the classroom. The faculty is responsible for any course grading, final course grade, and validation of the students’ completed practicum hours.

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __805A_______

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Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours as shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature. Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __810A________

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
ENTER MENTOR INFORMATION HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
MENTOR REQUIRED TO SIGN HERE IF YOU HAVE ONE! OR “No mentor yet”


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __815A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
REQUIRED FROM HERE TO GRADUATION!


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __820A_______

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __825A________

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M

M

E

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __835A________

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M

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             ______ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __840A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __830A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.)

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 8]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week five dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __955A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).)

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Complete Contact Information


Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP). As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.* DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

 

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __960A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours.) DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

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Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project.

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP) Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             ______ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

Individual Success Plan (including Pre and Post Conference documentation)

Course #­­­­ __965A________

Target Practice Hours______ (Based on individual hours required to total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours. Please refer to your course syllabus regarding hours built into your specific class. Please note, some students require more hours based on what they transferred in. Please contact your SSA for incoming hours DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP).)

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Learner Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Course Faculty/Chair  Information
GCU


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor/Content Expert/Preceptor  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Updates and Modifications to this Individual Success Plan:  Always check the DC Network for updated versions of this plan for each course.

The table below should address the following programmatic requirements: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with all DNP and GCU program competencies, (3) successful defense, and completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project, if applicable to the current course.

Application Based Learning Course Assignments, Independent Study, Project Site Visits

Challenges (list under assignment)

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

 Review Course Objectives and GCU DNP Domains & Competencies.

Create a plan for the practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each course objective. Consider how each assignment may relate back to your current project concept.

Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Programmatic Planning for DPI project

See DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network

Number of Planned Immersion Hours Associated with each Assignment/Project Site
Date

Due

Summary of Past Feedback
Self-Assessed GCU DNP Domains & Competencies (see appendix)
Actual Practice Immersion Hours Completed Associated with each assignment (blank until end-of-course)
Date Complete

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Planning and Progression

Elements of the design, development, and construction of the DPI project are integrated throughout the program curriculum. As you progress through the courses, use the following form to document your progress and preparation for the DPI project. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

Intended Site for DPI (Make sure this is approved through OFE)
GCU


Site Name:
 


Does your site have an IRB and or QI process? If yes, what is the process? Create a plan (including a timeline) for preparing for site QI/IRB requirements.*

 

 


Contact Information:
 
 


PICOT Question
Department Feedback


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
Date:


Phone Number:
 
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert  Information
Practice Setting


Name:
 


E-mail:
 
 


Phone Number:
 
 

Note: Learners should not recruit, implement, or collect data until after both site and GCU QI/IRB designations have been given. GCU QI/IRB occurs in DNP-960A.

By typing in his/her signature below, the learner agrees to have read, understood, and be accountable for the instructions, assignments, and hours are shown above and that all questions have been satisfactorily answered by the faculty and/or program lead. Additionally, the learner agrees to provide the mentor, preceptor, or content expert (depending on the course) with a copy of the syllabus for the course at or before the time of signature Mentors, preceptors, or content experts will sign digitally or by wet ink upon initial receipt and at the end of the course to confirm that assignments have been complete with your guidance.

Learner Signature:


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Starting the Course: DUE WEEK 1]


Name:
 


Date:
 


Mentor, Preceptor, or Content Expert Signature [Upon Completion of Course: DUE WEEK 16]


Name:
 


Date:
 

Digital signatures with identifiers are accepted or wet ink.

For the Mentor (Preceptor): By initialing below, I signify that I have received the following information from my student and/or through preceptor orientation training before the course:

 

_____ Copy of or link to Graduate Field Experience Manual                       _____ I understand I must complete the course specific evaluations

 

_____ Copy of or link to the University Policy Handbook                             _____ Instructions for GCU Practicum/Clinical Tracking System

 

_____ Faculty Contact Information

Mid-term conference: Student-Faculty-Mentor (preceptor)

Review progress towards meeting goals/objectives with rationales provided by the student at the mid-term conference:

Project updates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concerns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Student Signature: ________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

 

Please upload to the week eight dropbox as indicated in the syllabus

Direct and Indirect Hours

DNP-Course
No Transfer Hours

Indirect Immersion Hours

Course Assignments

 
No Transfer Hours

Direct Immersion Hours

At the project site with mentor developing, implementing, and evaluating the project

Direct Immersion Hours

Mentor/Learner Acceptable Course Activities

815A
50
Indirect hours split between writing assignments
50

 

Scientific Underpinnings

1.1

1.3

1.4

 

 

Speak with the immersion sites Quality Review Department.  What is their purpose, what projects are they working on?  Could they help you gather data?

 

Speak to nursing educators; what is there role in implementing EBP change? How are new practices developed and evaluated at the immersion site using nursing or borrowed theories?

 

Construct/refine PICOT question or Clinical Question using data and resources at the clinical site

 

Develop the problem and purpose statements and clinical questions. Ensure alignment.

 

Meet with a Nursing Scientist to discuss how they integrate nursing science and knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

 

Work with the mentor and possibly a Nursing Scientist at the immersion site to discuss their process for Quality Improvement Projects and Internal Review Board Determinations.

 

Present your PICOT, problem, purpose, clinical; question at the immersion site.

 

Attend conference/workshop in person or virtually related to EBP or focus of the DPI project.

 

Watch IRB video in DC Network on the “feasibility of projects.”

 

Review/evaluate EBP material (e.g., web, print), determine what the project could use.

 

Research the method of obtaining written approval for EBP tools, educational materials, scales.

 

Construct, appraise, and refine a literature search.

 

Outline DPI themes and sub-themes and subthemes with references on the Ten Strategic Points.

 

Synthesize the literature review, summarize the themes (subthemes).

 

Research theories that are appropriate to project and define the seminal works of the theorist.

 

Ensure the theory chosen aligns with the population, problem, and outcome of the DPI.

 

Download the Prospectus from the DC Network and review components with the mentor (preceptor) to align the Ten Strategic Points components.

 

Research out a conceptual framework and change models that are appropriate to use for the DPI.

 

Research and read literature on using Caring From a Christian Worldview DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

1.4 Spend time at the clinical site with mentor learning site processes, how and EBP is conducted start to finish at the organization, how practice gaps are identified. How are outcomes measured?

 

Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

840A
50
Indirect hours split between writing assignments
50

 

Leadership and transformational change

2.1

2.2

2.4

Systems management

3.3

3.4

Population management

4.1

Analytical Foundations for Practice

5.2

5.3

Students  should attend a quality improvement meeting at the immersion site

 

Present the proposed DPI project including the problem, purpose, clinical question at the immersion site at a quality meeting, at the unit, clinic, floor of implementation (DO NOT RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS) and elicit feedback

 

Meet with the mentor and discuss how nursing leaders learn to:

• Conduct an assessment of the practice setting. Determine how to design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.


• Develop a business plan


• Identify the need for, the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of a rapid cycle improvement project, explore the purpose of this quality improvement method


• Develop and review a budget


• Discuss what a SWOT analysis is, are they used at the immersion site, why or why not?

 

Meet with a mentor or other senior leaders who can help identify stakeholders for your DPI, determine why this is important in any project implemented in healthcare

 

Assess the cultural diversity at the immersion site.

 

Determine the need to develop, implement, and/or disseminate a cultural or diversity intervention or awareness intervention at the site or in regard to the DPI

 

2.1 Discuss the principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.

• Outline as it pertains to micro, meso, and macrosystem levels

 

2.2 Research, discuss and outline how leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy occurs.

 

2.4 Explore the methods used to provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems and/or immersion site

 

3.3 Work with mentor, nursing informatics staff, and/or the information technology department to determine how to analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

 

4.1 Schedule to meet with the mentor or appropriate immersion site leader who can discuss how Advance Practice Nurses analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health

 

5.2 Determine how they may design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

• Participate in data analysis at immersion site


• Attend an immersion site or meet with another Internal Review Board to discuss aggregate data, vulnerable populations.


• Consult with a statistician regarding the project and how to set up your data collection sheets

 

5.3 Schedule a meeting with an APRN at the site, or interview an APRN/Nurse Leader to discuss the methods of designing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

 

Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

830A
50
Indirect hours split between writing assignments
75

 

Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

 

1.1

1.4

 

Domain 3: Systems Management

 

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

 

Analytic Foundations for Practice

 

5.1

5.4

5.5

1.1 Meet with a Nursing Scientist to discuss how they integrate nursing science and knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

 

Research theories that are appropriate to project and define the seminal works of the theorist.

 

Ensure the theory chosen aligns with the population, problem, and outcome of the DPI

 

1.4 Spend time at the clinical site with mentor learning site processes, how and EBP is conducted start to finish at the organization, how practice gaps are identified. How are outcomes measured?

 

3.1 Schedule a meeting with a Nurse Leader, mentor, or Quality to discuss the concepts and skills needed to develop the skills and knowledge to execute an evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice information systems and databases.

 

3.2 Evaluate current consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness

·       Consult with content experts: in person, by phone or by email

 

3.3 Work with mentor, nursing informatics staff, and/or the information technology department to determine how to analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

 

3.4 Determine how to design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

 

5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher, librarian, or other people who regularly conducts literature reviews.

·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing.

 

5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

·       Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

 

Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

955A
100
Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0
125

 

Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

1.1

1.4

Leadership and Transformational Change

2.3

Population Management

4.3

1.1: Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational

sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

 

1.4: Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.

 

2.3: Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in health care and complex healthcare delivery systems

 

4.3: Synthesize concepts to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve individual, aggregate, and population health management.

 

Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

(e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

 

Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

 

960A
100
Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0
125

Analytic Foundations for Practice

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher (DNP/PhD.), librarian, or other people who regularly conducts literature reviews.

·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria

·       Implement the DPI project

 

Meet with the immersion sites IRB or research what an IRB is and requirements for QI vs. IRB.

 

Review the DC Networks IRB page, watch videos and take notes on submission process and requirements

 

Attend an IRB class meeting.

 

Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

(e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

 

Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

 

• Disseminate DNP project findings internally or externally

 

5.2 Determine how they may design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

• Participate in data analysis at immersion site


• Attend an immersion site or meet with another Internal Review Board to discuss aggregate data, vulnerable populations.


• Consult with a statistician regarding the project and how to set up your data collection sheets

 

5.3 Schedule a meeting with an APRN at the site or interview an APRN/Nurse Leader to discuss the methods of designing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

 

5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing.

 

5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

·       Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

 

Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

965A
100
Mid-conference assignment week 5 needs to be added and 10 points assigned complete 10, incomplete 0
125

Population Management

4.1

4.5

Analytic Foundations for Practice

5.1

5.4

5.5

4.1 Schedule to meet with the mentor or appropriate immersion site leader who can discuss how Advance Practice Nurses analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health

·       Participate in an interprofessional team in a member, leader, or consultant role.

4.5 Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.

·       Assess clients, populations or organizations in practice settings to determine needs

·       Identify gaps in care for individuals, communities, and populations and determine programs needed for promotion/disease prevention interventions

·       Implement the DPI

·       Disseminate knowledge to other healthcare providers

·       Consultation with experts regarding nursing practice

·       Mentor other healthcare providers (not to include precepting nursing students or hours teaching a class for nursing students)*cannot  be in the same program.

 

5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

·       Schedule meeting with a Nurse Researcher (DNP/PhD.), librarian, or another person who regularly conducts literature reviews.

·       Attend a live or virtual training on analytical methods to appraise literature; determine inclusion and exclusion criteria

·       Collect and analyze data sets from the project to determine clinical and statistical significance.

 

Meet with the immersion sites IRB or research what an IRB is and requirements for QI vs. IRB.

 

Review the DC Networks IRB page, watch videos and take notes on submission process and requirements

 

Attend an IRB class meeting.

 

Develop tools for project sustainability AFTER the DPI

(e.g., toolkits, PowerPoints, audit tools, etc.)

 

Determine and obtain the EBP educational components, tools, and related permissions required to use.

 

5.4: Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes at the immersion site, conference, poster presentation, or scholarly writing. DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

5.5: Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

Consult with the mentor, IT, Nursing Informaticist, quality, or a research department.

 

Any other Faculty/Chair APPROVE Direct Immersion experiences that align with the course outcomes.

APPENDIX A:

GCU DNP Domains & Competencies

1. University’s Mission Critical Competencies

How does this Individual Success Plan support the GCU Mission?

MC1: Effective Communication:  Courses require students to engage in active discussion and expression of scholarly ideas in a variety of formats. Emphasis is placed on the dissemination of findings that impact health outcomes.

MC2: Critical Thinking:  Courses require students to utilize and refine critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating, and evaluating scientific evidence. Furthermore, students are expected to apply scientific evidence to practice improvement.

MC3: Responsible Leadership:  Courses require students to develop and refine leadership skills. Students must demonstrate accountability to self and others.  Courses require collaboration, health care advocacy, and systems thinking.

MC4: Global Citizenship: Global citizenship is incorporated into all courses when preparing responsible nursing leaders to appreciate the cultural, social, economic, and political trends affecting care delivery for disenfranchised or vulnerable populations. The focus is on reducing health disparities and fostering an environment of equitable health for all populations.

MC5: Christian Worldview:  A Christian Worldview is expressed through weaving together values and ethics throughout the program. Students are encouraged to engage with populations from the foundation of a Christian worldview and to understand the effect of various worldviews and cultures on current healthcare systems.

 

1. Domains and Competencies

How does this Individual Success Plan support the DNP Domains and Competencies?

Domain 1 – Scientific Underpinnings for Practice: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

 

Competencies:

1.1:  Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational

sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.

1.2:  Apply science-based theories and concepts to determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena.

1.3:  Employ science-based theories and concepts to describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate, and ameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate.

1.4:  Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.

Domain 2 – Leadership and Transformational Change: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to: DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)

Competencies:

2.1:  Employ principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of health care delivery.

2.2:  Demonstrate leadership, influence, and advocacy in the development and implementation of institutional, local, state, federal, and/or international health policy.

2.3:  Employ consultative and leadership skills to lead intra-professional and interprofessional teams in the analysis and resolution of complex practice and organizational issues to create change in health care and complex healthcare delivery systems.

2.4:  Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of policy, ethical, and legal issues within healthcare systems.

Domain 3 – Systems Management: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

Competencies:

3.1:  Demonstrate the conceptual ability and technical skills to develop and execute an evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice information systems and databases.

3.2:   Evaluate current consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness.

3.3:  Analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, use, and evaluation of health information systems and patient care technology.

3.4: Design, select, use, and evaluate programs that monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement, including consumer use of health care information systems.

Domain 4 – Population Management: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

Competencies:

4.1:  Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health.

4.2:  Synthesize concepts to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve individual, aggregate, and population health management.

4.3:  Cultivate a mindset that is sensitive to the cultural, legal, and ethical differences among stakeholders.

4.4:  Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.

4.5:  Develop and evaluate care delivery models and/or strategies for improved individual, aggregate, and population health management.

Domain 5 – Analytic Foundations for Practice: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be able to:

Competencies:

5.1: Apply analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to identify and implement health care best practices.

5.2:  Design and implement processes/strategies that evaluate outcomes of practice, practice patterns, and systems of care for an individual, aggregate, and populations against national benchmarks.

5.3:  Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.

5.4:  Disseminate and apply relevant findings from evidence-based practice and research to enhance practice guidelines and enrich practice leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

5.5:  Employ information technology and research methods to appropriately manage data for the creation, evaluation, and application of evidence that leads to improved health care.

 

Direct Practice Improvement Project Groups and Associated Milestones

**All 0.01 point drop boxes are required to be completed regardless of point allocation in order to receive a letter grade**

 



 Milestones Group One (Pre-DPI Courses)




Courses:
Document/ Requirements:
Completion Date:


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)
DNP- 801A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network (PRACTICE)

 

 


 
Area of Scholarly Project Defined (PICOT-D)
DNP-801A
Evidence-Based PICOT-D Question, template found in DC Network.
 


 
Development of a Comprehensive Compare and Contrast Matrix Identifying Gaps in the Literature (Literature Review)

 

Initial PICOT-D Submission

DNP-801A
1.      Empirical Research Checklist

2.      Annotated Bibliography

3.      Evaluation of Research

 

4.      PICOT-D Question Submission

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)
DNP- 805A
 Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network.

 

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)
DNP-810A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network.

 

 


 
Development, refinement, and alignment of an Outline and an initial Working Draft of the 10 Strategic Points and Literature Review with the Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project Topic (based on the Draft Literature Review)
DNP-815A
10 Strategic Point (document) found in DC Network.

 

 

 

 


 
 
DNP-815A
PICOT-D Submission for Approval – if not approved significant loss of points
 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

Mid-conference

DNP-815A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 

 

 


 
Development of a Draft of the 10 Strategic Points Literature review
DNP- 820A
1.      10 Strategic Points Template (document).

2.      Expanded Comparison Matrix (document) found in DC      Network

 

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)
DNP- 820A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

 


 
Clinical Site QI-IRB Report (Assignment)

 

DNP-825A
 
 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)
DNP-825A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

Mid-Conference

DNP-835A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 


 
Virtual Nurse Residency
DNP-835A
Dates available from SSC’s. Offered twice in eight weeks. REQUIRED to get into project courses.
 


 
Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment (Part 1)
DNP-840A
Comprehensive Assessment (Part1)

 

 

 

 


 
Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment
DNP-840A
Comparison of Leadership Models & Styles Assignment

 

 


 
Programmatic Comprehensive Assessment (Part 2)

***Benchmark assignment

DNP-840A
Benchmark– Comprehensive Assessment (Part 2)

 

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

Mid-Conference

DNP-840A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 


 
Development of a DPI Project Draft Prospectus
DNP-830A
Prospectus & 10 Strategic Points Prospectus and 10 Strategic Points (documents)

 

 


 
CITI Training – Complete or provide proof of completion
DNP-830A
Complete or provide proof of completion.

 

 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

Mid-Conference

DNP-830A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 

 

 


 
Milestones Group Two:  DPI Course 1

 

Courses:
Document/ Requirements:
Completion Date:


 
1. Direct Practice Improvement Project (DPI) Content Expert identified.

2.  DPI Committee formally established (Content Expert and Chairperson/Course Faculty).

3. Learner obtains preliminary verbal agreement for site authorization to conduct the project (with the sample population in the targeted organization, if applicable).

DNP-955
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
Level 1 Review:  Chapter Reviews
Courses:
Document/Requirements:
Completion Date:


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

Mid-Conference

DNP-955A
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 


 
Learner completes the DPI Project Proposal – Chapters 1,2 and 3 and Appendix A, which is composed of updates to prior program completed as follows:

 

1.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal Appendix A content: 10 Strategic Points (Strategic Points Final Draft) content:

 

·       DPI Chairperson review of updated Appendix A (iterative process with learner)

 

2.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal Chapter 2 content: Literature Review.

 

·       DPI Review if updated Chapter 2 (iterative process with learner DPI Chairperson & Content Expert).

 

3.      Leaner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Project Proposal Chapter 3 content:  Methodology.

 

·       DPI Committee review of updated Chapter 3 (iterative process with learner, DPI Chairperson & Content Expert).

 

4.      Learner updates, completes, and submits the DPI Proposal Chapter 1 content: Introduction to the Project.

 

·       DPI Chairperson review of updated Appendix A (iterative process with learner).

 

5.      Learner submits the Benchmark-DPI Project Proposal: Draft Proposal (Chapters 1-3 and Appendix A) incorporating all feedback for component deliverables to-date.

 

DNP-955A
DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
 


 
Completion of the Initial Learner Self-Review of Proposal- Complete using the Form and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1

 

·       Chairperson reviews and signs off on the checklist.

 

 

DNP-955
Forms and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1 (completed by Learner and Chairperson)

Due:

 


 
Obtain documents required for submission to GCU IRB for final approval of DNP Project:

a). Obtain DNP site authorization

b). Obtain permission to use evidence measurement instruments and educational tools

c). Obtain site IRB determination

d). Summit for AQR 1

 

DNP-955
1.      Obtain clinical site authorization (document found on DC Network, under IRB, then forms and documents

Due:  DNP 955, Week 8

2.      Obtain permission to use evidence measurement instruments and educational tools directly from the document developer/researcher.

Due:  DNP 955, Week 8

3.      Obtain clinical site IRB determination

Due:  DNP 955, Week

4.      Summit for AQR 1(GCU AQR), using Final DNP Manuscript (document found on DC Network, in program file)

Due:  DNP. Week 8

 

 


 
Milestones Group Three:  DPI Course 2

 

Courses:
Document/Requirements:
Completion Date:


 
Level 2 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendations

 

 
 
 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

 

 

Mid-conference

DNP-960
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

 

 

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 

 

 

 


 
Review of the Benchmark-DPI Project Proposal: Draft Proposal (Chapters 1-3 and Appendix 1):

1.      DPI Chairperson

2.      DPI Committee (iterative process with learner DPI Chairperson & Content Expert.

DNP 960
Direct Practice Improvement Manuscript (found in DC Network, course folder.

 

 

 


 
Defense of Proposal:

1.      Development of PowerPoint for DPI Proposal Defense Conference Call

2.      DPI Project Proposal Defense Conference Call-Full DPI Committee review of Proposal

 

DNP-960
 
 


 
IRB iRIS Submission:

1.      Learner completes and submits IRB forms to DPI Chairperson/faculty via Loud Cloud.

2.      Learner creates account in iRIS.

3.      DPI Chairperson uploads the following to iRIS for IRB Review:

a). DPI Project Proposal (Chapter 1-3 and    Appendix A)

b). Forms and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1.

c. IRB Application documents

  DNP-960
 

 

 


 
 
 
 
 


 
Level 3 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendation 1
 
 
 


 
Proposal Review and Recommendation for Advancement to Candidacy by DPI Chairperson and IRB, if applicable.

·       Reviewer completes review of DPI Project Proposal, providing formative feedback to learner. 

DNP-960
 
 


 
IRB Application documents reviewed/approved with iterative revisions if necessary.

 

Recommendations for advancement 2 candidacy and Level 4 Proposal Review and Recommendations as appropriate is made by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals, Chairperson and IRB, if applicable.

 

DNP-960
Obtain GCU IRB “Final “approval

 

 


 
Implementation: Learner collects data
DNP-960
Data Collection Instruments and Complete data collection

 

 


 
Development of a separate working drafts of the DPI project Chapter 4 and 5.
DNP-960
DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
Milestones Group Four:  DPI Course 3

 

Courses:
Document/requirements:
Completion Date:


 
Level 4 Review: Proposal Review and Recommendation 2
 
 
 


 
Individual Success Plan (ISP)

 

 

Mid-Conference

DNP-965
Pre/Post ISP Template (document) found in DC Network. Mentor signature required wet ink or electronic signature with digital identifier!

Mid-conference- Required. Mentor, student, faculty

 

 


 
DPI committee review of DPI Project Draft Chapter 4 and 5

(iterative process with DPI Chairperson, Committee and Learner)

DNP 965
Complete construction of Chapters 4

Due:

 


 
DPI Committee Review of Benchmark- DPI Completed Project: DPI Full Committee Submission and Review in preparation for the defense.

(iterative process with DPI chairperson, committee, and Learner) 

DNP 965
Direct Practice Improvement Project Manuscript (Chapters 1-5 and Appendix A)

Due:

 


 
Defense of Project:

1.      Development of PowerPoint for DPI Completed Project Defense Conference Call

2.      DPI project proposal defense conference call- Full DPI committee review of proposal

DNP 965
DPI Final Project PowerPoint Presentation

Due:

 

Submit to AQR 2

Due:

 

Submit to Department Review

Due:

 

 

 


 
 
 

 


 
Level 5 Review: Form and Format Review and IRIS Closeout
 
 
 


 
Completion of Final Learner Self-Review of Project-Complete using the Form and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1. 
DNP 965
Form and Format Reviewer Checklist DNP v.1
 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
DNP-801 Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)