Reflection Paper

Reflection Paper

Week one
In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
As we discovered in this week’s case study, the initiation phase of project development includes several important steps. For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following as they relate to your project:
1. Discuss areas of your DNP project that still need to be discussed and planned with your facility.
2. Identify the stakeholders and propose allies you can champion to support your project.
3. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives

Week two
In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
As we discovered in this week’s lesson, project development includes organizational assessment. For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following as they relate to your project.
• Identify the potential opportunities within the practicum site. What can be done in the site to improve the quality of care being provided? Are there certain persons/groups/entities or resources not being taken advantage of, which could be potentially important to “tap into”?
• Describe the potential components or conditions might negatively impact the practicum site. Are there any obstacles the organization might face? Are they not following national guidelines as needed? What resource are allocated or available for your project?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives

Week three

In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
As we discovered in this week’s case study, the project planning phase of project development includes several important considerations. For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following as they relate to your project.
• Who are the participants in your project?
• Who will need to approve your project?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

Week Four

In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following:
• How are you (or might be) involved in budget preparation in your organization?
• How might the financial position and strategic planning in your organization influence your DNP career path?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives

Week five
In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following.
• How might reimbursement influence how a private practice might operate?
• How might reimbursements influence the type of care a patient might receive?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

Week six
In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
As we discovered in this week’s case study, the project management phase includes several important considerations. For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following as they relate to your project.
• How will you collect and analyze the data, and determine the important findings from your data?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives

Week Seven

In your document, write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your experience of beginning your journey to achieve your DNP and becoming a practice scholar.
As we discovered in this week’s case study, the project review includes controlling, monitoring and closing. For this week’s reflection, consider your proposed DNP project and discuss the following as they relate to your project.
• What areas of your project planning do you still need to prepare for?
• How might you use conference presentations to disseminate your project results?
• Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives