Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing Practice

For the dedicated nurse seeking a DNP degree, the final project can be a source of anxiety. Allison Terry’s revised third edition of Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing Practice serves to lessen this anxiety by walking the reader through each aspect of the DNP project, explaining how students can effectively conceptualize, design, and implement their research to become agents of change in multiple healthcare settings. Focusing on the practical steps needed to complete the final project, this book demystifies common challenges for DNP students, including how to develop a research question, select a methodology, and develop a proposal for implementation. The text also investigates emerging issues relevant to DNP-prepared nurses, from changes in patient confidentiality practices and HIPAA legislation to making interventions in quality improvement processes. Several sample DNP projects are included to foster classroom discussion and analysis. This revised edition contains an updated Preface, the new Essentials for Advanced-Level Nursing, and refreshed references.

This is an essential guidebook for any DNP student wanting a resource for their final project that details how to avoid obstacles, develop realistic timelines, and set achievable goals.