Reply To: Ideas of DNP Projects

[Arnetta]

Although the original author of the question completed her DNP, I am grateful this question is still open because it is a vital topic for DNP students, as it is a concern of mine right now. I have a year to come up with a scholarly project idea. I have been a nurse for over 30 years and have worked in many different areas of nursing. My passion is doing a project in the community; however, I must emphasize the need for flexibility and adaptability in my approach, especially regarding available learning opportunities. I need to select a topic that I enjoy because of the countless hours that I will devote to the project. I hope to get a list of people to talk to from my job or university as I am considering going to my county’s public health department or a local community clinic. I must consider the organization’s needs when selecting a topic and will need to meet with the institutional leaders to learn about their priorities. My university has a faculty advisor who will mentor the DNP students, providing me with the much-needed guidance I will need throughout the academic program. I just wanted to have ideas in mind before I take my first DNP project class, therefore, I will have to meet with the institution’s stakeholders before the class.