Understanding DNP Capstone Projects

The following frequently asked questions tell you most of what you need to know about DNP capstone projects:

Question: Why a DNP Capstone Project?

Answer:  A DNP capstone project accentuates the application of translational healthcare research to address clinical or organizational issues at the policy level. The key focus of a DNP capstone project is improving healthcare system efficiency and patient outcomes.

Question: What are the 3 Characteristics of a strong DNP capstone project?

Answer: Every winning DNP capstone project proposal must pass the following criteria before faculty approval:

A capstone project title rich in trending healthcare priorities and which satiate the rigorous academic demands of DNP-level inquiry.

A feasible, sustainable, and duplicable methodology and results through ethically-sanctioned research processes.

Firm grounding in evidence-based practices that inspire medical research integrity.

Question: Is there a difference between DNP and nursing dissertation/thesis

Answer: Yes, DNP project is different from nursing dissertation/thesis. While nursing dissertation is concerned with academic research and adding to the body of knowledge, DNP involves synthesizing evidenced based knowledge to improve nursing practices.