An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

This course provides opportunities for skill dev- lopment in the application of a variety of analysis strategies to existing datasets. Students will identify hypotheses and/or research questions, test them using appropriate statistical methods, and interpret the results of their secondary analyses. Students also will gain experience in the presentation of findings via narrative, tabular, and oral formats.

This course provides opportunities for skill dev- lopment in the application of a variety of analysis strategies to existing datasets. Students will identify hypotheses and/or research questions, test them using appropriate statistical methods, and interpret the results of their secondary analyses. Students also will gain experience in the presentation of findings via narrative, tabular, and oral formats.

This course integrates and applies the principles and tools of epidemiology and biostatistics to decision-making in the health care environment. Core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts and analytic methods will be explored in the context of the role of DNP leaders. The focus of the course is on critical appraisal and interpretation of data obtained through epidemiological investigations and statistical analyses in evaluating population and clinical outcomes and in making strategic clinical and organizational decisions.

This course focuses on writing and critical thinking skills for development of a proposal for funding. Students will apply their knowledge related to evaluation of evidence and data collection to develop a proposal based on critical review of the literature that identifies gaps in knowledge and appropriate methods to address specific aims and/or objectives.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.