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DNP Students: Program of Study - Capstone Projects

NMETH 799 Capstone Clinical Investigative Projects

A capstone project is required for every DNP student. Typically students will begin their capstone projects after successful completion of the General Examination. Capstone projects are systematic investigations of questions about practice and therapies that evaluate and translate all forms of evidence into practice. The DNP student collaborates with an agency to address a real world clinical problem or health issue.  A wide variety of capstone projects are possible. A minimum of 12 credits of NMETH 799 is required.

Capstone Process for Current Students:

Step 1: Select and discuss an area of interest with your supervisory committee chairperson.

  1. Review the course objectives for NMETH 799.
  2. To see a list of possible projects contact Christine Noyes.
  3. Discuss with your supervisory committee chairperson the pros and cons of the possible projects the school has identified or possibilities you are considering. 
  4. Determine the possible agency for capstone project collaboration.
  5. Contact Christine Noyes to determine status of affiliation agreement and any special considerations regarding contacting the agency about the possibility of capstone project work.
  6. Familiarize yourself with School of Nursing Memorandum 41: Students in Clinical Sites.
Step 2: With supervisory committee chair’s permission, contact agency to discuss interest in collaborating with this site.

  1. If positive reception, continue to step 3.
  2. If not, return to step 2.
Step 3: Complete the Initial Capstone Project Plan form.

Initial Project Plan Form
  1. Contact Academic Services to confirm plan to work with agency.
  2. Obtain Committee members signature indicating approval of Initial Capstone Project Plan (GSR's signature is not required, and electronic approval is acceptable).
  3. Send a signed copy to School of Nursing Academic Service(T310) to be placed in the your student file.

Step 4: Begin taking NMETH 799 credits.

Register for 1-12 credits with supervisory committee chair as the instructor.


Step 5: Develop your proposal for the specific capstone project.

Work primarily with your supervisory committee chairperson, and consult supervisory members as recommended by the chairperson. Begin to clarify specific agency expectations regarding your activities and reporting project findings.

  1. Prepare Statement of Mutual Agreement between site and student. Use the Statement of Mutual Agreement Guide to assist in developing the agreement.

Step 6: Obtain committee approval of the proposal prior to beginning specific capstone project.

  1. Obtain Human Subjects approval if indicated.
  2. Submit to AS a copy of approved proposal and the Statement of Mutual Agreement.

 
Step 7: Conduct the project and write the final report.

While conducting the project and writing the final report, work primarily with the supervisory committee chair. Enlist the assistance of other members as appropriate.
Step 8: Express appreciation to the agencies and persons with whom the student has collaborated.

  1. Write personal letters of appreciation.
  2. Notify Christine Noyes that collaboration with the agency has concluded and the names of the specific people you worked with.

 

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