Understanding Scholarship in Nursing Practice
Explore the evolution of scholarship in nursing practice, from defining its purpose to historical underpinnings and current projects. Discover the types of scholarship and its impact on health outcomes.
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Chapter 3: Scholarship in Practice
Overview Scholarly project is understanding both practice and scholarship Scholarship supports the practice doctorate and knowledge generation Defining the purpose of the DNP project Current view of potential projects Developing the DNP project and student impact Recommended action steps for project topics
Objectives 1. Define scholarship as it relates to the practice doctorate. 2. Explore the historical underpinnings that have evolved nursing s view of knowledge generation. 3. Critique the evolution of practice scholarship and its impact on the DNP project and health outcomes. 4. Review the current state of DNP projects. 5. Conceptualize the types of projects 6. Examine potential topics of interest
What is Scholarship? Serious formal study or research of a subject Magnan identifies 3 recurring themes Breadth and depth of knowledge within an area Innovation and creativity Exposure of the scholarly project to public scrutiny and peer review Mechanism providing knowledge development within a discipline
History of Scholarship and Nursing Practice Nursing struggled with aspects of practice related to scholarship Evidence-based practice (EBP) Barriers to full implementation of practice doctorate Societal needs drive scholarship to develop knowledge that affects outcomes
Scholarship Evolution Views of scholarship have broadened Qualitative research Ernest Boyer s view of scholarship Scholars utilizing each other s strengths by networking
Types of Scholarship Discovery scholarship: historical view of knowledge generation of research and theory development Integration includes interfaces between nursing and other disciplines Application scholarship is related to practice issues
Types of Scholarship contd Engagement Implementation, evaluation and knowledge dissemination Program evaluation and quality improvement Optimization Refinement of interventions
Types of Scholarship contd Knowledge generation is not hierarchal Integration and application will converge DNP-prepared nurse expected to participate in the integrated, interdisciplinary approach required for the complex nature of health systems
Scholarship and Knowledge Generation Discovery Exploration Explication Integration Bricoleur Application
Scholarship and Knowledge Generation cont d Engagement Optimization Guerilla theorizing Improvisation Teaching
Purpose of DNP Project DNP education process Deliverable of accumulation of knowledge Summative evaluation The DNP Essentials Roadmap of the competencies nursing scholar must exemplify
DNP Project Qualifications Encompass multiple aspects of the DNP Essentials Broadly practice based Topic examples Project based on a population Health system issue Policy issue
DNP Project Qualifications contd Formats Quality improvement Demonstration projects Clinical inquiry Translation of evidence-based practice Student should reflect on life experiences both professionally and personally
Current Views DNP knowledge generation and scholarship is in its infancy The DNP project Contributes to student s successful transition Adds to the knowledge base of nursing Impacts the work of nursing
Scholarship Beyond the DNP Project Defining the practice scholarship of the DNP Ensures the impact of the work in clinical, political, administrative, and academic venues The DNP project Beginning of the work continued by the DNP graduate
DNP Impact Implement institutional policy change Funnel EBP to the bed side Funnel practice-based evidence to research Incorporate a practice model influencing tenure track Enhance vision of emerging healthcare systems
Recommendations Outcome-focused nature of practice scholarship Means of knowledge development Contributes to the changes in healthcare system DNP prepared nurses Effect change in populations Change healthcare organizations and policy Caution should be exercised in focusing too heavily on one advanced practice role or another
Recommendations contd Develop ways to categorize knowledge development Further disseminate and build on practice- based knowledge Development of scholarship teams increases Creativity Impact Production
Impact DNP nurse prepared to take their place at the decision-making table and to collaborate with other healthcare professionals Practice scholarship is the driving force that will: Disseminate practice-based evidence Support the practice doctorate to close the gap between research and practice
Key Messages Scholarship provides knowledge development View of scholarship includes integration and application Practice scholarship embodies all nursing interventions DNP project Integrates and demonstrates essentials of DNP education Includes planning, implementation, and evaluation Demonstration of the effectiveness of the DNP
