Programmatic Level

Program Outcomes Reflection

My graduate education in the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP‑FNP) program at the University of Mary has prepared me for advanced professional practice by integrating evidence‑based clinical expertise, leadership development, and systems‑level thinking. The program outcomes emphasized high‑quality patient‑centered care, scholarly inquiry, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical leadership, all of which have strengthened my competence and confidence as an advanced practice nurse.

Throughout the program, I achieved outcomes related to the application of advanced clinical knowledge across the lifespan. Coursework and clinical immersion enhanced my ability to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence‑based guidelines while recognizing social determinants of health. This competency is demonstrated in Artifact 1: Evidence‑Based Practice Project, which illustrates my ability to synthesize research findings and translate evidence into clinical decision‑making to improve patient outcomes.

The program also emphasized leadership and quality improvement as essential roles of the DNP‑prepared nurse. Through coursework focused on healthcare systems, policy, and organizational leadership, I developed the skills needed to evaluate practice gaps and implement sustainable improvements. Artifact 2: Quality Improvement Initiative demonstrates competency in analyzing system‑level challenges, engaging stakeholders, and proposing measurable interventions aligned with organizational goals.

Scholarly inquiry and professional communication were additional program outcomes achieved during my doctoral education. Assignments required critical appraisal of research literature and clear dissemination of findings to diverse audiences. Artifact 3: Scholarly Research Analysis highlights my ability to evaluate evidence, support clinical recommendations, and communicate professionally using doctoral‑level writing.

Collectively, achievement of these program outcomes has prepared me to enter professional practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner capable of delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care while contributing to quality improvement, leadership, and lifelong learning in healthcare settings.

Program Artifacts

• Artifact 1

  Evidence- Based Practice Project

• Artifact 2

  Quality Improvement Initiative

• Artifact 3

  Scholarly Research Analysis

Program of Study

Anticipated Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Major: Family Nurse Practitioner

Total Required Credits: 86

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Family Nurse Practitioner Program Outcomes

Demonstrates competence in health promotion, disease prevention and illness management of individuals, families and communities.

Utilizes servant leadership principles and expanded knowledge in health policy, advocacy, and healthcare quality to promote change in the delivery of care along the healthcare continuum.

Applies Benedictine values to foster a collaborative nurse practitioner-patient relationship that fosters respect, protection, and enhancement of spiritual integrity, human dignity, as well as cultural diversity to improve patient and population health outcomes.

Acts as a leader in knowledge translation and application of evidence based practice from nursing and related fields through critical evaluation, synthesis, and integration of health information data and research findings.

Influences, negotiates, and manages change among an inter-professional team for purposes of advancing healthcare quality among patients, populations, and systems.

Practices reflectivity as an advanced practice nurse who is aware of and responsive to environmental contexts that shape healthcare decision making.

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Required Courses:

Core Courses

NUR 510 - Health Care Across the Population 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 551 - Critique & Design of Nursing Research 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 601 - EBP & Strategic HC Decisions 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 612 - Professional Roles in Advanced Nursing 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 614 - Resilient Nursing Leadership 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 648 - Health Care Law & Policy 3 Semester Credit(s)

Statistics - Students must successfully complete a graduate-level statistics course before or during their course of study. Options include NUR 565 or an approved transfer course.

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Courses

NUR 522 - Advanced Anatomy & Pathophysiology 1 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 524 - Advanced Anatomy & Pathophysiology 2 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 526 - Advanced Pharmacology I 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 527 - Advanced Pharmacology II 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 561 - Advanced Health Assessment I 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 563 - Advanced Health Assessment II 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 582 - HumanResponses/DecisionMaking/Testin 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 584 - Health Promotion and Clinical Prevention 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 589 - Common & Chronic Health Management 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 620 - Care of Women and Children 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 759 - Primary Care Clinical 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 830 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship I 3 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 837 - Acute and Emergent Problems 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 840 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship II 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 859 - Women and Children Clinical 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 869 - Special Populations Clinical 4 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 930 - DNP Project & Nursing ScholarshipIII 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 940 - DNP Project & Nursing Scholarship IV 2 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 960 - Seminar and Practicum 8 Semester Credit(s)

NUR 975 - Program Competence Examination 1 Semester Credit(s)

HUM 999 - Doctoral Studies Assessment 0 Semester Credit(s)

Elective:

NUR 750 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing 3 Semester Credit(s)

or

NUR 860 - The Nurse Executive 3 Semester Credit(s)