NURS-FPX 9901 Nursing Doctoral Project 1

NURS-FPX 9901 Nursing Doctoral Project 1 is the launch pad for the scholarly project that crowns every Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) journey. In this first of a multi‑course sequence, you transform a broad clinical passion into a feasible, evidence‑based initiative that can measurably improve care quality, patient outcomes, or system efficiency.

Guided by faculty and often a preceptor, you will (1) identify an authentic practice gap; (2) perform a focused needs assessment of the microsystem where the change will occur; (3) complete a rapid, yet rigorous, literature review that maps existing evidence to the problem; and (4) draft a preliminary project charter outlining purpose, PICOT question, aims, framework, timeline, and evaluation metrics. By the end of NURS-FPX 9901 Nursing Doctoral project, you should have a well‑reasoned proposal ready for stakeholder feedback and Institutional Review Board screening—setting you up for design, implementation, and evaluation in subsequent courses.

Why This Course Matters- NURS-FPX 9901 Nursing Doctoral Project

Unlike traditional research, a DNP project targets translation—moving best evidence into real‑world practice. Mastery of NURS‑FPX 9901 ensures your eventual capstone is ethically sound, methodologically solid, and tightly aligned with organizational priorities such as the Quadruple Aim, Magnet® components, or Healthy People 2030 goals. Early missteps here can derail timelines and delay graduation; strong groundwork accelerates approvals and garners leadership buy‑in.

Typical Deliverables

Problem Statement & PICOT Question
Stakeholder & SWOT Analyses
Annotated Bibliography / Matrix of Evidence
Theoretical or QI Framework Selection (e.g., Iowa Model, PDSA, Kotter)
Draft Project Plan with SMART objectives, budget, and data‑collection blueprint

Common Challenges—and How We Help

Narrowing the Scope – Students often start with issues too broad for one academic year. Our mentors help refine topics into achievable, high‑impact changes.
Literature Saturation – Rapid reviews must balance thoroughness with timeliness. We supply searchable evidence tables and synthesis templates.
Measurement Confusion – Selecting valid outcome metrics (e.g., CLABSI rate vs. bundle compliance) is tricky; we guide tool selection and power‑analysis basics.
IRB Anxiety – Ethical approvals can intimidate first‑time applicants. We craft consent forms, data‑security plans, and exemption justifications.