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Chamberlain University
NR-730: DNP Project
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The goal of this assignment is to explore opportunities for disseminating the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project beyond the practicum site. Dissemination is a vital step in ensuring that project outcomes and evidence-based practice improvements reach a broader audience, allowing them to influence nursing practice, education, policy, and patient outcomes at multiple levels. By identifying appropriate venues for dissemination, DNP-prepared nurses can maximize the impact of their scholarly work and contribute to the advancement of healthcare.
Reflecting on this week’s readings, please address the following questions:
One suitable venue for disseminating a DNP project outside the practicum site is a peer-reviewed scholarly nursing journal such as the Journal of Nursing Scholarship or the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Another potential outlet is professional nursing conferences, such as those hosted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Online professional forums, such as Nurse Author & Editor or academic webinars, also serve as valuable platforms to share findings with a wider nursing audience.
The choice of dissemination venue must align with the goals, audience, and scope of the DNP project. For example, if the project focuses on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, a peer-reviewed journal ensures rigorous review and reaches healthcare professionals seeking research-based solutions. If the project emphasizes policy advocacy or system-level change, a professional conference provides opportunities for networking, collaboration, and influencing stakeholders at leadership levels. Online forums, on the other hand, may be more effective for projects aimed at sharing practical strategies for frontline nurses.
The table below summarizes the potential dissemination venues and their alignment with DNP project goals:
| Venue/Source | Audience | Alignment with Project |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-reviewed journal (e.g., Journal of Nursing Scholarship) | Academics, researchers, advanced practice nurses | Supports scholarly contribution and expands the body of evidence in nursing practice. |
| Professional nursing conference (e.g., ANA, Sigma Theta Tau) | Nurse leaders, clinicians, policymakers | Encourages collaboration, networking, and translation of project outcomes into practice. |
| Online nursing forums/webinars | Frontline nurses, advanced practice nurses | Provides quick access to evidence-based strategies and promotes real-world implementation. |
This discussion supports the following program competencies:
Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice (POs 3, 5).
Uses analytic methods to translate critically appraised research into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements (POs 3, 5).
Analyzes healthcare policies to advocate for equity and social justice, particularly for vulnerable populations affected by social determinants of health (POs 2, 9).
This assignment also aligns with the following course outcomes:
Apply clinical scholarship methodologies for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives.
Translate evidence-based practice into healthcare improvements at the micro, meso, and macro system levels (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5).
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2018). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. AACN.
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M. F. (2021). Translation of evidence into nursing and health care (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
