![]() ![]() Reading scholarly (research) articles related to the course topic on one approved topic of choice. Maximum hours = 12 hours across all courses. Viewing Virtual Presentations related to the course topic in the American Sentinel University Nursing Presentation Hall (within the American Sentinel University Virtual World). Types of acceptable practice learning experiences in the DNP Courses: a. N760PE: 75 practice learning experience hours focused nursing leaders on use of strategic planning knowledge and skills to change nursing practice and education 5. N745PE: 70 practice learning experience hours focused on use of strategic leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes to change nursing practice and education 4. N725PE: 30 practice learning experience hours focused on use of nursing research to inform nursing practice and education (A structured experience is provided to help you get started in the DNP Program practice experiences.). N700PE: 30 practice learning experience hours focused on developing nursing leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes as doctoral scholars to change nursing practice and education (A structured experience is provided to help you get started in the DNP Program practice experiences.). These hours are accrued in the following manner: 2ģ hours in four core courses (two courses have no PE hours) hours in five specialization courses hours in three capstone courses ii. The DNP program requires a total for 600 practice experience hours. Check back often if accessed prior to course start. Please note information is subject to change across the curriculum. Worksheets are available in each PE course and via the Course Roadmaps for you to review and plan ahead. Course Specific Student Assignment Sheets 1. Your capstone project preceptor will be your assigned DNP capstone chair. You will enjoy learning from a nursing scholar and not worrying about getting a new preceptor and agency agreement for each PE course. Keep the same primary preceptor across the program if possible. Work on finding one agency and one preceptor for your specialization course practice experiences during your first year of the program. The information below provides guidance on the types of acceptable practice experiences by program and within some special courses in the DNP program. 1Ģ Number of Practice Experience Hours* Preparation Practice Experiences Reflective Journaling Above 90 9 Balance of hours 15 *May not apply to courses with special PE requirements or capstone courses. You may accumulate less time in the preparation and reflective journaling activities, however, total required PE hours must be met as described for each course. This grid provides a general guide for the acceptable time counted toward preparation and reflective journaling. Signed agency agreements are only required if your practice experience location requires a signed agency agreement. Precepted practice experiences may require a signed agency agreement on file at both American Sentinel University and the agency prior to the start of any practice experiences with a university approved preceptor. For the DNP students, preceptors must also have an earned terminal degree. You may work with other knowledgeable healthcare personnel during practice experiences, however, your preceptor must always be an RN with at least an earned MSN. ![]() Preceptors may possess a terminal degree in addition to having an earned MSN. As the program continues students are encouraged to explore diverse and creative practice experiences that accommodates individualized learning outcomes. Initially in the program these practice experiences are structured and guided to develop student confidence in achieving the expectations of the nursing program and university. Creativity is encouraged to accommodate diverse student learning needs and organizations in which students are employed or select for practice experiences. If you are in a salaried position, you must work your expected hours before counting any hours toward your practice experiences. You may not complete hours during paid work time. Practice experience hours are achieved in a learning environment. Hours accumulated outside of courses do not count for academic credit. Practice experience hours must be completed during each course. Review the DNP PE Assignment document within the course for detailed required, suggested, and recommended activities. 1 American Sentinel University DNP Practice Experience Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide your preparation, practice experiences, and reflective journaling within each nursing course and across the Nursing Programs at American Sentinel University. ![]()
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