Week 3
Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities
DISCUSSION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this discussion is to explore the responsibilities of a project manager.
INSTRUCTIONS
Reflect upon your readings and professional experience and address the following:
- Detail your implementation plan for your DNP project. Include milestones for a timeframe of 8-12 weeks.
- Explicate how you will gauge the success of your project.
- What is your role in managing your project budget and resources in the planning and implementation phases?
Please click on the following link to review the DNP Discussion Guidelines on the Student Resource Center program page:
- Link (webpage): DNP Discussion GuidelinesLinks to an external site.
PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
This discussion enables the student to meet the following program competencies:
- Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice. (POs 3, 5)
- Uses analytic methods to translate critically appraised research and other evidence into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements. (POs 3, 5)
- Appraises current information systems and technologies to improve healthcare. (POs 6, 7)
- Analyzes healthcare policies to advocate for equitable healthcare and social justice to all populations and those at risk due to social determinants of health. (POs 2, 9)
- Leads others in professional identity, advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, resilience, and accountability in selecting, implementing, and evaluating clinical care. (POs 1, 4)
COURSE OUTCOMES
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- Examine the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in leading financial planning and management across healthcare settings. (PCs 5, 8; POs 2, 4, 9)
- Develop strategies to lead project planning, implementation, management, and evaluation to promote high-value healthcare. (PCs 1, 3, 4; POs 3, 5, 7)
