Analysis of theories, concepts, evidence, and issues and trends in professional nursing care of the obstetric or gynecologic client and their families. Emphasis on the use of the nursing process and other systematic approaches to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and maintenance activities, illness care, and rehabilitation with individuals and families in various stages of pregnancy and childbirth, a well as the gynecologic care of women in a variety of acute and community settings.

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to engage in clinical practice with obstetric and gynecologic clients and their families. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in the application of concepts and theories related to health promotion and maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation with obstetric and gynecologic clients.

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to engage in clinical practice with obstetric and gynecologic clients and their families. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in the application of concepts and theories related to health promotion and maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation with obstetric and gynecologic clients.

Analysis of theories, concepts, evidence, and issues and trends in professional nursing care of the pediatric client and their family. Emphasis on the use of the nursing process and other systematic approaches to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and maintenance activities, illness care, and rehabilitation with clients and families in various stages of development.

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to engage in clinical practice with the pediatric client and their family. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in the application of concepts and theories related to health promotion and maintenance, illness care, and rehabilitation of clients and families in various stages of development.

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to engage in clinical practice with the pediatric client and their family. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in the application of concepts and theories related to health promotion and maintenance, illness care, and rehabilitation of clients and families in various stages of development.

This introductory didactic course prepares Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of individuals from adolescence through adulthood in the primary care and women’s health setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis in primary care and gynecological care. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this progression practicum is to facilitate student independence in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner role. The focus is on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses and to develop the necessary skills to progress to the next level of competency in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner role.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner student to identify and implement appropriate holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive health promotion and disease prevention strategies for adolescent through adult individuals in the primary care and women’s health setting. Emphasis is placed on social determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, and related health issues with collaborative, team-based strategic planning at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention to improve individual outcomes. Special topics include lifestyle and behavioral change strategies, health screening guidelines, and transgender/gender diverse care. Issues relevant to the advanced practice role in Women’s Health Care are explored.

This didactic course continues to prepare Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of individuals from adolescence through adulthood in the women’s health care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of gynecological and obstetrical disorders. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to apply advanced nursing practice concepts in selected clinical settings with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning, decision making, and the development of core cognitive and clinical skills needed for comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also include attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

This didactic course continues to prepare Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of adolescence through adulthood in the women’s health setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis in the high risk obstetrical patient. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining the advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Focus areas include diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, and effective communication with interprofessional teams, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences include attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

The purpose of this culminating practicum course is to provide opportunities for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Emphasis is on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses, including advanced diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, communication, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and leadership. Practicum experiences prepare students to deliver innovative, holistic, and culturally inclusive care individuals from adolescence through adulthood in complex practice settings.

The purpose of this culminating didactic course is to prepare the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner student for transition into advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing theoretical, clinical, and scientific knowledge to critically evaluate issues and trends in women’s health care. Focus includes integration of diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams. Additional attention is given to professional role development, holistic and culturally inclusive care, and the analysis of emerging challenges in health care delivery systems.

This introductory didactic course prepares Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of fetal/perinatal care, newborn, genetics, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, integumentary and atopy. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care. Additional topics explored in the course include immunizations, growth and development considerations, and collaboration with the family unit.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student to identify and implement appropriate holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive health promotion and disease prevention strategies for pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on social determinants of health, health promotion, and disease prevention and related health issues with collaborative, team-based with strategic planning at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention to improve individual outcomes. Special topics include lifestyle and behavioral change strategies, developmental theories and milestones, anticipatory guidance, immunizations, nutrition, sleep, and caregiver education. Issues relevant to the advanced practice role in Pediatric Primary Care are explored.

This didactic course continues to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of infectious diseases, endocrine, metabolic, neurologic, cardiovascular, and hematologic systems. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care. Additional topics explored in the course include immunizations, growth and development considerations, and collaboration with the family unit.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students to apply advanced nursing practice concepts in selected clinical settings with pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence. Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning, decision making, and the development of core cognitive and clinical skills needed for comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also include attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

This didactic course continues to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of topics in adolescent health, sports injuries, musculoskeletal topics, and mental health. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care. Additional topics explored in the course include immunizations, growth and development considerations (especially related to adolescents), sports injuries, and collaboration with the family unit.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining the advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence. Focus areas include diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, and effective communication with interprofessional teams, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also introduce communication techniques for adolescent patients appropriate to the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

The purpose of this culminating practicum course is to provide opportunities for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence. Emphasis is on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses, including advanced diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, communication, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and leadership. Practicum experiences prepare students to deliver innovative, holistic, and culturally inclusive care for pediatric individuals from birth to adolescence in complex practice settings.

The purpose of this culminating didactic course is to prepare the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student for transition into advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing theoretical, clinical, and scientific knowledge to critically evaluate issues and trends in pediatric care. Focus includes integration of diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams. Additional attention is given to professional role development, holistic and culturally inclusive care, and the analysis of emerging challenges in health care delivery systems.

This introductory didactic course prepares Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals in an acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of the advanced practice role, professionalism, developmental, genetic, HEENT, musculoskeletal, procedures, Gastrointestinal, GU, dermatology, endocrine, renal and electrolytes. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care Additional topics explored in the course include immunizations, growth and development considerations, and collaboration with the family unit.

This course provides an opportunity for the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student to apply more clinical time so as to master clinical concepts and improve competence before moving on to the subsequent term, or in their last clinical course before graduation.

This didactic course continues to prepare Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals in a primary and acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of cardiology, respiratory, allergy, infectious disorders, rheumatology, and immunology. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to apply advanced nursing practice concepts in selected clinical settings with pediatric individuals. Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning, decision making, and the development of core cognitive and clinical skills needed for comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also introduce cardiology, respiratory, allergy, infectious disorders, rheumatology, and immunology with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

This didactic course continues to prepare Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of pediatric individuals in acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis hematology, hematology-oncology, emergencies, neurology, pain/sedation, medical and surgical emergencies appropriate to the Acute Care Pediatric NP role. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and critical health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining the advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in specialty clinical settings with pediatric individuals Focus areas include diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, and effective communication with interprofessional teams, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also introduce hematology, hematology-oncology, emergencies, neurology, pain/sedation, medical and surgical emergencies appropriate to the Acute Care Pediatric NP role, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

The purpose of this culminating practicum course is to provide opportunities forAcute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with pediatric individuals in intensive care settings. Emphasis is on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses, including advanced diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, communication, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and leadership. Practicum experiences also highlight behavioral health, toxicology, environmental exposures, trauma/burns, pain/sedation, child maltreatment, and palliative/end of life care, preparing students to deliver innovative, holistic, and culturally inclusive pediatric care in complex practice settings.

The purpose of this culminating didactic course is to prepare the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student for transition into advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing theoretical, clinical, and scientific knowledge to critically evaluate issues and trends in acute pediatric care. Focus includes integration of diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams. Additional attention is given to professional role development, holistic and culturally inclusive care, and the analysis of emerging challenges in health care delivery systems. Additional topics explored in the course include resuscitation and advanced life support.

This introductory didactic course prepares Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of neonates from birth to age two covering the delivery room, all levels of inpatient neonatal care, transport teams, outpatient and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis of respiratory, cardiovascular, and genetic disorders. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of primary, acute, chronic and critical care health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care. Additional topics explored in the course include perinatal assessment, high risk OB, effects of maternal diseases on the neonate, pharmacology, and physical assessment.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the Neonatal/Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student to identify and implement appropriate holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive health promotion and disease prevention strategies for the neonate to age 21 years in the primary and acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on social determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, and related health issues with collaborative, team-based strategic planning at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention to improve individual outcomes. Special topics include lifestyle and behavioral change strategies, developmental theories and milestones, anticipatory guidance, immunizations, nutrition, sleep, and caregiver education. Issues relevant to the advanced practice role in Neonatal and Pediatric Acute Care are explored.

This didactic course continues to prepare Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of neonates from birth to age two in primary, acute, chronic, and critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis renal, immune, GI, and hematologic disorders. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care. Additional topics explored in the course include pathophysiology and epidemiology underlying acute and chronic health problems.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students to apply advanced nursing practice concepts in selected clinical settings with neonates from birth to age two. Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning, decision making, and the development of core cognitive and clinical skills needed for comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans, as well as ethical practice, accountability, and professionalism. Practicum experiences also include attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care.

This didactic course continues to prepare Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs of neonates from birth to age two in primary, acute, chronic, and critical care setting Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis endocrine and neurologic disorders. Students apply evidence-based approaches to health promotion and care management of acute and chronic health problems, with attention to holistic, person-centered, and culturally inclusive care for individuals, families, and communities. Collaboration and communication with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional teams are emphasized to deliver advanced-level person-centered nursing care.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students to continue refining the advanced nursing practice concepts of comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, documentation, and evidence-based management plans in diverse clinical settings with neonates from birth to age two. Focus areas include diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgement, collaboration, informatics, advocacy, quality improvement, and effective communication with interprofessional teams, as well as ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and culturally diverse care.

The purpose of this culminating didactic course is to prepare the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner student for transition into advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing theoretical, clinical, and scientific knowledge to critically evaluate issues and trends in neonatal care. Focus includes integration of diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams. Additional attention is given to professional role development, holistic and culturally inclusive care, and the analysis of emerging challenges in health care delivery systems.

The purpose of this culminating didactic course is to prepare the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner student for transition into advanced nursing practice to care for neonates from birth to age two in primary, acute, chronic, and critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing and integrating nursing science and related disciplines to support sound clinical judgement and the development of differential diagnosis for integumentary and musculoskeletal disorders. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing theoretical, clinical, and scientific knowledge to critically evaluate issues and trends in neonatal care. Focus includes integration of diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams. Additional attention is given to professional role development, holistic and culturally inclusive care, and the analysis of emerging challenges in health care delivery systems.

The purpose of this culminating course is to provide a preceptor-faculty supervised experience in the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role with a focus on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses.

The purpose of this progression practicum is to facilitate student independence in the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role. The focus is on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses and to develop the necessary skills to progress to the next level of competency in the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role.

This course assists the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP student to finalize selection of a topic or phenomenon of interest applicable to the development of a doctoral synthesis project. The course will address all aspects of project planning and development for the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students' incorporation of well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, and a plan for evaluation and dissemination of a scholarly doctoral project.

Theories of leadership, motivation, power, and organizational change serve as guiding frameworks to influence and sustain transformation within health care systems. This course introduces the foundational implementation of evidence-based clinical models designed to advance quality and promote positive patient and organizational outcomes. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will critically appraise, synthesize, and apply evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and organizational initiatives. Within this mentored and supervised experience, students will collaborate with their primary faculty advisor to refine and initiate the implementation of their scholarly doctoral project, aimed at advancing their selected practice focus. Through structured engagement and expanded practice authority, students will demonstrate mastery of the DNP competencies and begin translating scholarship into meaningful practice change.

This course provides DNP students with the opportunity to implement and evaluate their scholarly doctoral project, demonstrating integration of all DNP competencies within a systems-based framework. Guided by a faculty facilitator, students will engage in evidence-based practice change, collect and analyze outcome data, and evaluate the impact of their interventions on clinical or organizational performance. Emphasis is placed on leadership in practice transformation, interprofessional collaboration, and preparation for dissemination of findings through scholarly and professional venues to advance nursing practice and improve health outcomes.

This final course in the DNP residency series provides students with the opportunity to complete the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of their scholarly doctoral project while demonstrating mastery of all Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies. Guided by core faculty and the faculty advisor, students will apply advanced leadership, clinical, and analytical skills to implement a quality improvement, evidence-based systems change initiative within their chosen practice setting. The course emphasizes the translation of evidence into sustainable practice change, evaluation of project outcomes, and integration of findings into organizational and population health improvement efforts. Students will disseminate the outcomes of their scholarly project to the University of South Alabama College of Nursing community as well as to local, state, or national professional audiences through presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts. By the conclusion of the course, students will demonstrate readiness to assume leadership roles in advancing nursing science, influencing health policy, and transforming health care systems to improve patient and population outcomes.

This course assists the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner DNP student to finalize selection of a topic or phenomenon of interest applicable to the development of a doctoral synthesis project. The course will address all aspects of project planning and development for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner students' incorporation of well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, and a plan for evaluation and dissemination of a scholarly doctoral project.

Theories of leadership, motivation, power, and organizational change serve as guiding frameworks to influence and sustain transformation within health care systems. This course introduces the foundational implementation of evidence-based clinical models designed to advance quality and promote positive patient and organizational outcomes. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will critically appraise, synthesize, and apply evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and organizational initiatives. Within this mentored and supervised experience, students will collaborate with their primary faculty advisor to refine and initiate the implementation of their scholarly doctoral project, aimed at advancing their selected practice focus. Through structured engagement and expanded practice authority, students will demonstrate mastery of the DNP competencies and begin translating scholarship into meaningful practice change.

This course provides DNP students with the opportunity to implement and evaluate their scholarly doctoral project, demonstrating integration of all DNP competencies within a systems-based framework. Guided by a faculty facilitator, students will engage in evidence-based practice change, collect and analyze outcome data, and evaluate the impact of their interventions on clinical or organizational performance. Emphasis is placed on leadership in practice transformation, interprofessional collaboration, and preparation for dissemination of findings through scholarly and professional venues to advance nursing practice and improve health outcomes.

This final course in the DNP residency series provides students with the opportunity to complete the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of their scholarly doctoral project while demonstrating mastery of all Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies. Guided by core faculty and the faculty advisor, students will apply advanced leadership, clinical, and analytical skills to implement a quality improvement, evidence-based systems change initiative within their chosen practice setting. The course emphasizes the translation of evidence into sustainable practice change, evaluation of project outcomes, and integration of findings into organizational and population health improvement efforts. Students will disseminate the outcomes of their scholarly project to the University of South Alabama College of Nursing community as well as to local, state, or national professional audiences through presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts. By the conclusion of the course, students will demonstrate readiness to assume leadership roles in advancing nursing science, influencing health policy, and transforming health care systems to improve patient and population outcomes.

This course assists the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner DNP student to finalize selection of a topic or phenomenon of interest applicable to the development of a doctoral synthesis project. The course will address all aspects of project planning and development for the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students' incorporation of well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, and a plan for evaluation and dissemination of a scholarly doctoral project.

Theories of leadership, motivation, power, and organizational change serve as guiding frameworks to influence and sustain transformation within health care systems. This course introduces the foundational implementation of evidence-based clinical models designed to advance quality and promote positive patient and organizational outcomes. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will critically appraise, synthesize, and apply evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and organizational initiatives. Within this mentored and supervised experience, students will collaborate with their primary faculty advisor to refine and initiate the implementation of their scholarly doctoral project, aimed at advancing their selected practice focus. Through structured engagement and expanded practice authority, students will demonstrate mastery of the DNP competencies and begin translating scholarship into meaningful practice change.

This course provides DNP students with the opportunity to implement and evaluate their scholarly doctoral project, demonstrating integration of all DNP competencies within a systems-based framework. Guided by a faculty facilitator, students will engage in evidence-based practice change, collect and analyze outcome data, and evaluate the impact of their interventions on clinical or organizational performance. Emphasis is placed on leadership in practice transformation, interprofessional collaboration, and preparation for dissemination of findings through scholarly and professional venues to advance nursing practice and improve health outcomes.

This final course in the DNP residency series provides students with the opportunity to complete the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of their scholarly doctoral project while demonstrating mastery of all Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies. Guided by core faculty and the faculty advisor, students will apply advanced leadership, clinical, and analytical skills to implement a quality improvement, evidence-based systems change initiative within their chosen practice setting. The course emphasizes the translation of evidence into sustainable practice change, evaluation of project outcomes, and integration of findings into organizational and population health improvement efforts. Students will disseminate the outcomes of their scholarly project to the University of South Alabama College of Nursing community as well as to local, state, or national professional audiences through presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts. By the conclusion of the course, students will demonstrate readiness to assume leadership roles in advancing nursing science, influencing health policy, and transforming health care systems to improve patient and population outcomes.

This course assists the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner DNP student to finalize selection of a topic or phenomenon of interest applicable to the development of a doctoral synthesis project. The course will address all aspects of project planning and development for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students' incorporation of well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, and a plan for evaluation and dissemination of a scholarly doctoral project.

Theories of leadership, motivation, power, and organizational change serve as guiding frameworks to influence and sustain transformation within health care systems. This course introduces the foundational implementation of evidence-based clinical models designed to advance quality and promote positive patient and organizational outcomes. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will critically appraise, synthesize, and apply evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and organizational initiatives. Within this mentored and supervised experience, students will collaborate with their primary faculty advisor to refine and initiate the implementation of their scholarly doctoral project, aimed at advancing their selected practice focus. Through structured engagement and expanded practice authority, students will demonstrate mastery of the DNP competencies and begin translating scholarship into meaningful practice change.

This course provides DNP students with the opportunity to implement and evaluate their scholarly doctoral project, demonstrating integration of all DNP competencies within a systems-based framework. Guided by a faculty facilitator, students will engage in evidence-based practice change, collect and analyze outcome data, and evaluate the impact of their interventions on clinical or organizational performance. Emphasis is placed on leadership in practice transformation, interprofessional collaboration, and preparation for dissemination of findings through scholarly and professional venues to advance nursing practice and improve health outcomes.

This final course in the DNP residency series provides students with the opportunity to complete the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of their scholarly doctoral project while demonstrating mastery of all Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies. Guided by core faculty and the faculty advisor, students will apply advanced leadership, clinical, and analytical skills to implement a quality improvement, evidence-based systems change initiative within their chosen practice setting. The course emphasizes the translation of evidence into sustainable practice change, evaluation of project outcomes, and integration of findings into organizational and population health improvement efforts. Students will disseminate the outcomes of their scholarly project to the University of South Alabama College of Nursing community as well as to local, state, or national professional audiences through presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts. By the conclusion of the course, students will demonstrate readiness to assume leadership roles in advancing nursing science, influencing health policy, and transforming health care systems to improve patient and population outcomes.