DNP 801 Week 1 Project Discussions GCU

DNP 801 Week 1 Project Discussions GCU

DNP 801 Topic 1 DQ 1

General Requirements

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Refer to the document “Discussion Forum Philosophy.” Download the file, print it, and use the information to guide your participation in the Main Forum. This information can also be found in the GCU University Policy Handbook.

Use the following links to explore the GCU Library:

http://library.gcu.edu/

http://libguides.gcu.edu/refworksandendnote​

Per the University Policy Handbook, each week, two initial posts and three ongoing contributions are required for a minimum of five separate posts on 3 separate days of the topic.

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Directions:

Perform the following tasks to complete this assignment:

Identify the discussion questions/prompts in the Main Forum for the topic.

Identify the concepts, principles, theories, and other information in the course readings, lectures, and other resources that relate to the discussion questions/prompts.

Locate at least one scholarly research source which supports your initial response to each question/prompt. The reference may come from the topic readings.

Write an initial substantive response of 150-250 words in length. Begin your response with a restatement of the question/prompt, and include in-text citation(s) and a reference for each scholarly source used according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center. The restatement of the question/prompt, the references, and the citations are not included in your response word count.

Post your substantive initial response to the Main Forum for the topic. Your initial response to question/prompt 1 must be posted by day 3 of the topic. Your initial response to question/prompt 2 must be posted by day 5 of the topic.

Contribute to discussion by posting at least one substantive response to another learner’s post on 3 days of the topic. Respond in a manner that initiates or contributes to discussion.

Question:

After reading, “Dr. Ronald Berman on Time Management” and viewing the video at the conclusion of the article, describe two strategies you will implement in order to improve your time management skills? How will you change your approach to time management using that information?

Topic 1 DQ 2

The DNP PI Workspace is a critical resource for DNP students. It contains essential resources for this course and valuable guidance tools for successfully completing your DPI projects. Navigate the DNP PI Workspace, Student Success Center, and the Guidelines for Graduate Field Experiences. After reviewing the above resources, answer the following:

1. What information within the Guidelines for Graduate Field Experiences, DNP PI Workspace, and Student Success Center is the most helpful for this course and the completion of your DPI project? Why?
2. Review the “DNP Direct Practice Improvement Project Recommendation PowerPoint” found in the course materials. Discuss a potential topic for your project in a brief paragraph. Consider the PICOT reminder slide when selecting your potential topic.