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    An innovative DNP post-doctorate program to improve quality improvement and implementation science skills.
    (Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2021-01) Reynolds, Staci S; Howard, Valerie; Uzarski, Diane; Granger, Bradi B; Fuchs, Mary Ann; Mason, Leslie; Broome, Marion E

    Background

    Doctor of Nursing Practice programs prepare nurse leaders for unique roles to address healthcare needs across the quality spectrum. However, additional mentoring and training in implementation science and analytical skills is needed to effectively lead system-wide quality initiatives.

    Purpose

    The purpose of this article is to describe the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an innovative post-doctoral DNP Quality Implementation Scholars Program developed through an academic-practice partnership to address this need.

    Project method

    Throughout the one year post-doctoral program, we evaluated student experiences qualitatively using focus groups and quantitatively using standardized course and instructor surveys to assess overall programmatic goals. Program outcomes were evaluated from the perspective of the academic-practice partnership planning committee through a Qualtrics© survey.

    Findings

    Strengths of the program included the in-depth mentoring by faculty and relationships built across the larger health system. Both scholars and the planning team noted that the system-wide project implemented by the scholars was relevant, timely, and quality-focused.

    Conclusions

    This innovative DNP post-doctoral program leveraged the skill-sets of DNP-prepared nurse leaders to lead system-wide quality improvement initiatives tailored specifically to healthcare organizations.