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1. DNP-801A-INTRODUCTION TO DNP STUDIES
I need these questions answered in 200 words
each. Topic 2 DQ 1Learners in the DNP program
are required to develop a Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project. Describe your
proposed practice site and a potential patient practice problem that you are interested in
exploring for your project. Explain why this is a valid topic for your practice site. How do
you believe this project will contribute to the body of knowledge in your field?DQ 2Learners
are expected to demonstrate scholarly writing throughout the program in all written work
(discussion forum, assignments, final project). Reflect on writing your Scholarly Writing
Using Research paper and consider which of the standards of scholarly writing are most
challenging for you:Identifying appropriate evidence for support (peer-reviewed and
scholarly sources).Writing in one’s own words and properly citing authors for ideas,
findings, etc.Writing in APA style.Describe which is most challenging for you and why. What
tools or sites did you use to address the challenges? What strategies will you use to become
more proficient? (This response does not require research support.)You are expected to use
the principles of scholarly writing throughout the program without further prompting.
Refer to the writing resources in the GCU Library and Student Success Center for ongoing
assistance.? Topic 3 DQ 1Refer to the “Levels of
Evidence in Research” document to assist in this discussion question.Explain why research
articles that fail to meet these criteria cannot be used to provide evidence for the DPI
Project. Using these criteria, find two primary research articles for your proposed patient
practice problem and explain why these are considered primary research articles and why
they demonstrate support for your proposed nursing practice problem. Post the links with
your references. DQ 2When writing in APA style, citations and references are used to give
credit to the respective authors for their ideas or work. It is also preferred that ideas or
work are summarized instead of using a direct quote to present the information. Explain
what the difference is between a citation and reference, how using these properly will help
you avoid the consequences of plagiarizing, and why a summary is preferred. How can
LopesWrite help ensure you are effectively summarizing another author’s work (versus
direct quotes)?As an example, summarize and cite information from a primary research
article that demonstrates support for your proposed intervention for your selected practice
problem (three or four sentences). Topic 4 DQ 1In your
own words, define critical thinking and explain why it is an important to you as a learner
proposing a quality improvement project (DPI project) for your practice site. Discuss three

2. critical thinking skills necessary for evaluating and interpreting primary quantitative
research for a DPI Project.DQ 2Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research.
Explain why more quantitative research articles are required for support for the DPI Project
as compared to qualitative research articles. Conduct a search in the GCU Library using the
nursing databases for a primary quantitative article that provides support for your
proposed intervention and briefly explain how the research provides evidence that the
intervention would improve the problem at your practice
site. Topic 5 DQ 1In your own words, describe personal
and research bias and explain why bias is one of the main reasons for poor validity in
research outcomes. How could a quality improvement project (DPI Project) be affected if
the research used had bias? How would the site be affected? Using one of the primary
research articles you selected for you PICOT-D, discuss potential bias that could have
occurred and how this affects the research outcomes and ultimately the validity of the
studies. Is it still viable research for your DPI Project?DQ 2Explain the difference between
statistical significance and clinical significance. Provide an example for each. How do
statistical significance and clinical significance apply to a quality improvement initiative,
like your future DPI Project? Topic 6 DQ 1Review the
“Literature Evaluation Table.”Explain how the criteria on this table helps you evaluate the
quality of a primary quantitative research article to determine if it will support a practice
improvement project (DPI Project). Which criterion is most helpful in identifying a
qualifying research article and why? How does the “Levels of Evidence in Research” chart
support your search and the use of this table? Topic 7 DQ 1A
personal worldview is based on the personal philosophy (beliefs, concepts, or ideas about
the world) that one creates, ether consciously or unconsciously. These influence how one
sees and interacts with the world. Reflect on the principles that have created your
worldview. Were these principles developed consciously or unconsciously? Do they help or
hinder? What are the main principles you use?Based on your self-reflection, discuss two
core principles from your personal philosophy and explain how they have shaped your
worldview. How do these impact your ability to think critically? How does “open-
mindedness” influence nursing care when caring for patients who do not share your
personal philosophy or worldview? How do you think others experience you based on the
actions or attitude derived from your personal philosophy/worldview? (This response does
not require research support.)?DQ 2Discuss two principles your personal worldview has in
common with GCU’s Christian worldview. Explain how these common principles align with
the mission and vision from your practice site and how they fundamentally serve to
promote patient care. (This response does not require research
support.) Topic 8 DQ 1Reflect on your different
experiences in this course, from learning new tools to having to think critically to learning
how to accept feedback. Discuss which aspects were most challenging and most rewarding.
Based on your experience, what doctoral strategies helped you navigate these new
experiences successfully (or could help you in the future)? How could you use these
strategies as a leader at a local level or within the broader health care system to advocate
for change?DQ 2Sometimes topic ideas for a PICOT-D/DPI Project are intriguing, but not

3. completely feasible for one reason or another. Based on the instructor feedback you have
received, explain why you have, or do not have, a feasible topic for your PICOT-D. What
changes will you need to make in order to have a feasible topic for your PICOT-D? If it is not
feasible, what other topics are you
considering?
RESOURCESAcademic Writer Tutorial: Basics of Seventh Edition APA
StyleView the “Academic Writer Tutorial: Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style” tutorial,
located on the American Psychological Association (APA) website. You will use this resource
throughout the course for assignments and
discussions.https://extras.apa.org/apastyle/basics-
7e/?_ga=2.128488908.1153078724.1596866222-1012012210.1596866222#/Doctor of
Nursing PracticeUtilize the resources on the “Doctor of Nursing Practice” page, located on
the GCU Library, to assist in completing your assignments.
https://libguides.gcu.edu/DNPThe Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing
PracticeFamiliarize yourself with the following resource. The essentials discussed in it will
be reviewed periodically throughout your DNP program.American Association of Colleges of
Nursing. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice.
http://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP/DNP-EssentialsDNP Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Project Assessment ToolReview the “DNP Institutional Review Board (IRB) Project
Assessment Tool,” located in the DC Network.You will use this resource to guide the focus of
your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project. The focus of the DPI Project in the GCU
DNP Program is the application of strong evidence-based research to improve
population/patient outcomes. As such, learners are highly encouraged to select a project
topic that is anchored in either quality improvement (QI). This focus will result in the most
actionable outcomes (i.e., “real-time” results). Learners need to be cautious of the scope and
target population for their project or it may result in unforeseen delays in IRBLearner
Dissertation PageAll DNP learners are required to set up their own Learner Dissertation
Page (LDP) housed in the DC Network. Throughout the program, learners will upload all
completed assignments (including all practicum and practice immersion
materials/assignments/hours) to their LDP to ensure availability for future use. This
responsibility is in addition to the requirement of submitting assignments to dropbox in the
LMS. This space will allow learners and the DPI committee, including faculty members, chair
(assigned in DNP-955A), and the mentor/content expert, to communicate regarding the DPI
Project privately. Learners are required to keep the following in their LDP under the
“Portfolio” folThe Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying
RecommendationsRead:American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2015). Doctor of
nursing practice: Current issues and clarifying recommendations.This document will be
reviewed periodically throughout the DNP
Program.https://www.pncb.org/sites/default/files/2017-
02/AACN_DNP_Recommendations.pdfDNP Direct Practice Improvement Project
RecommendationsIntroductionOnline classroom discussion is a vital learning activity that
enhances writing, critical thinking, and scholarly development. These skills establish the
foundation for self-reflection and unbiased consideration of other perspectives that

4. enhances the long-term development of the doctoral learner.Successful doctoral learners
engage faculty and colleagues in substantive conversations by reflecting on others’
perspectives while articulating their own views. More importantly, doctoral learners
demonstrate the disposition to critically and reflectively consider new information, facts,
and perspectives in the enhancement of their own knowledge and deDoctor of Nursing
Orientation WebinarAttend the live “Doctor of Nursing Webinar.” Information on the
webinar, and the registration link, are located in the DC Network under the DNP
Calendar.Doctor of Nursing Practice – Doctoral Community Getting Started GuideRead the
“Doctor of Nursing Practice – Doctoral Community Getting Started Guide,” located in the
DNP PI Workspace section of the DC Network.This resource includes essential information
about developing your online presence in the program.Optional: GrammarlyFor additional
information, the following is recommended:Grammarly is an online writing assistance app
that reviews written submissions and suggests context-specific corrections for grammar,
spelling, word usage, wordiness, style, punctuation, and plagiarism. The reasoning for each
suggested correction is provided, allowing users to make informed decisions about how to
correct writing issues.Grammarly can be installed as free browser extension, but
Grammarly Premium requires an annual subscription. This subscription is not a GCU-
required purchase, but it is strongly recommended to DNP
learners.https://www.grammarly.com/premiumThe Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials:
A New Model for Advanced Practice NursingZaccagnini, M. E., & Pechacek, J. M. (2021). The
doctor of nursing practice essentials: A new model for advanced practice nursing (4th ed.).
Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 97811284079708