Proposal Writing for the DNP Project - Softcover

Bonnel PhD APRN ANEF, Wanda; Smith PhD RN CNE, Katharine V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826174671 ISBN 13: 9780826174673

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2025

Synopsis

Confidently navigate the DNP proposal process with proven strategies, practical tools, and expert tips for success.

Writing a DNP Project proposal doesn't have to be overwhelming. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide walks you through each stage, from identifying a problem to finalizing your proposal. Gain expert strategies and utilize structured templates and practical tools to build a strong, evidence-based project. Stay organized, meet deadlines, and impress stakeholders---your DNP success starts here! Unlock your free eBook with print purchase---accessible anytime on Springer Publishing Connect.

What's New:

• Expanded focus on quality improvement -- aligns with the latest DNP Project standards and best practices
• New guidance on AACN Essentials -- ensures projects meet current academic and professional expectations
• Enhanced project planning tools -- included updated checklists, templates, and timelines for better workflow
• More real-world examples and case studies -- illustrates successful proposals with practical insights
• Stronger emphasis on dissemination -- covers publication strategies, conference presentations, and avoiding predatory journals

Key Features:

• Step-by-step guidance on proposal writing with expert tips, real-world examples, and essential tools for a successful DNP Project
• Confidently develop and complete your DNP Project with clear guidance, improved writing skills, and a well-structured proposal.
• Clear, structured learning with step-by-step guidance, checklists, real-world examples, and reflection questions to enhance student comprehension
• Expert authors with decades of experience in nursing education, proposal writing, and guiding DNP students through successful projects
• Instructor Resources include a Course Cartridge, Intructor Manual, PowerPoint slides, Transition Guide to the fourth edition, and AACN Essentials Mapping Grid.

About this title

About the Authors

Wanda Bonnel, PhD, APRN, ANEF, is faculty emeritus at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas. She is a fellow of the National League for Nursing Academy and recipient of numerous awards, including both the Distinguished Nursing Alumna Award and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Kansas. Dr. Bonnel has received multiple funded grants, including the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) online Health Professions Educator Certificate program. She has published numerous peer-reviewed abstracts and articles in geriatric and educator specialty journals, including Clinical Advisor and Journal of Professional Nursing. In addition to this text, she coauthored the textbook Teaching Technologies in Nursing and the Health Professions (2019). As a specialist in geriatrics and nursing education, she has taught courses in the master’s, DNP, and doctoral programs, including advanced clinical residency and project courses for DNPs. Her ongoing research interests include online learning best practices and advanced practice mentoring.

Katharine V. Smith, PhD, RN, is associate professor emeritus at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Smith has received multiple grants, most of which have focused on aspects of teaching, advanced education, and nursing traineeships. Recent scholarship includes peer viewed publications and national presentations on the use of simulation to teach legal and ethical content. She has also coauthored the textbook Teaching Technologies in Nursing and the Health Professions (2019). Dr. Smith has taught in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, facilitating advanced clinical projects through the early conceptual phases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826174671
• ISBN 13: 9780826174673
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 192