Advanced level individual study of self-selected topics under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This course provides the student with opportunity to develop and refine research skills by participating in an ongoing research study. Students should plan on devoting 8 hours a week for each 9110 credit enrolled each semester. Students must register for GNUR 9110 for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and advisor.

DNP practicum supports the DNP students' transition to expert doctoral nursing practice and students' achievement of AACN level 2 Essentials. Students are expected to advance to a higher level of practice expertise and demonstrate leadership competency in practice and scholarship. Prerequisites: DNP program standing and permission of DNP Faculty Advisor

This course builds on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, design thinking, and implementation science as foundational for doctoral nursing practice and scholarly project implementation. Project execution focuses on interprofessional relationship-building, project management and ethical project enactment. Outcomes include leadership within a complex interprofessional setting that results in the completion of a practice change project.

The purpose of this course is to provide support to ensure adequate progress and professional development for PhD students who have successfully completed their comprehensive exams.

Students register for GNUR 9998 concurrently with course work until the dissertation proposal is successfully defended. Credits from non-topical research are not counted in the total program hours of credit. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty advisor.

A culminating experience that requires the student to plan and implement a research study of significance. Prerequisite: Permission of dissertation chair.