Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Program Mission Statement
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program exists to promote foundational competencies that are core to all advanced nurse practice in an ever-changing and globally reaching healthcare environment. Academic, practicum, and interpersonal preparation are characterized by increased depth in organizational and systems’ leadership within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Standards of ethical behavior and decision-making are essential foundations that guide individuals to distinguish ethical principles and to understand the consequences and implications beyond personal and organizational self-interest. By pursing effective and innovative methodologies through which students utilize administrative knowledge with the ability to analyze problems, structure and facilitate development, and find and implement solutions, WCU graduates have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society.
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Evaluate new practice approaches based on scientific knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines.
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Adapt organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking
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Demonstrate clinical scholarship and analytical methods for evidence-based practice
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Analyze critical elements necessary to the selection, use and evaluation of health care information systems and patient care technology
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Influence health care policy at institutional, state and/or federal levels
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Lead interprofessional teams in the analysis of complex practice and organizational issues
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Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health
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Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes