Explore the role of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
prepared nurse with regard to theory, research, and scholarship in professional practice-
Consideration should be given to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (CCNE) DNP
Essentials- Collaboration and cultural competence should also be discussed as they apply to these
elements-

CO4: Maintain a spirit of inquiry by representing the tenets of nursing in collaboration with
interprofessional healthcare providers on scholarly works- (PO 1, 3, 7, 9, 10)

CO 6: Devise culturally sensitive response plans to the needs of current educational
consumers- (PO 1, 8, 9, 10)

CO 8: Provide culturally sensitive education to individuals entering the healthcare workforce-
(PO 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10)