The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success by Katherine J. Moran, Rosanne Burson, and Dianne Conrad is a comprehensive academic and professional guide designed to support nursing students, educators, and healthcare professionals through the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly projects.

The book provides a structured framework for transforming clinical knowledge and research evidence into practical improvements in healthcare delivery. It explains the essential components of a successful DNP project, beginning with identifying a relevant clinical problem and developing clear project objectives. Readers are guided through literature reviews, evidence appraisal, project design, methodology selection, implementation planning, data collection, outcome measurement, and evaluation.

An important focus of the publication is the application of evidence-based practice to real-world healthcare challenges. It explores project leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, organizational support, ethical considerations, quality improvement, and strategies for sustaining positive changes in clinical environments. The book also highlights the importance of communicating project findings and demonstrating their value to patients, healthcare organizations, and the nursing profession.

Featuring practical examples, structured guidance, project-planning tools, and useful academic resources, this edition helps readers navigate the complexities of doctoral-level nursing scholarship. It connects theoretical concepts with clinical applications, making the research and project development process more manageable and meaningful.

Designed for DNP students, nursing faculty, advanced practice nurses, clinical educators, healthcare administrators, and doctoral program mentors, this book serves as a valuable reference throughout the doctoral education journey.

Whether readers are beginning their first scholarly project, supervising doctoral candidates, or seeking to strengthen evidence-based healthcare practices, The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success provides the knowledge and practical direction needed to develop impactful projects and contribute to better patient care and healthcare outcomes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine J. Moran, DNP, RN, CDCES, FADCES, FNAP, is an experienced nursing educator, academic professional, author, and consultant specializing in doctoral nursing education, clinical scholarship, and evidence-based healthcare practice. She has been associated with the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she has contributed to nursing education and the development of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals.

Rosanne Burson, DNP, ACNS-BC, CNE, CDCES, FADCES, FNAP, is a nursing academic and consultant with expertise in advanced clinical nursing practice, nursing education, and professional development. She has been associated with the McAuley School of Nursing at the University of Detroit Mercy and has worked as a DNP project consultant, supporting students in developing and completing scholarly nursing projects.

Dianne Conrad, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CDE, FNAP, is an experienced nursing professional, educator, family nurse practitioner, and healthcare consultant. She has been associated with Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing and is the president of Conrad Health Consultants, PC. Her professional work focuses on nursing education, clinical practice, and helping healthcare professionals develop effective scholarly projects.

Together, Moran, Burson, and Conrad bring extensive academic, clinical, and consulting experience to The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success. Their combined expertise helps nursing students and educators understand the research, leadership, and practical skills required to develop projects that contribute to improved patient care and healthcare outcomes.