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KELLY DNP PRJECT TIMELINE- PROPOSAL 9-16 1

PROJECT GOAL
To improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for Californians with chronic disease.
OBJECTIVES
• Expand the number of providers who effectively care for patients with chronic conditions.
• Increase the participation of patients and families in all aspects of care.
• Offer strategies for handling challenges, improving communications, and maximizing the benefits
of family involvement in chronic illness care.

PROJECT OUTCOME
25 nurses in California will complete the Care Transitions online learning module.

PROJECT TIMELINE ACTIVITIES & APPROACHES

OBJECTIVES 09-15-09 to 12-01-09
1. Develop Care
September 2009 Recruit 8 nurses interested in Care Transitions
Transitions advisory
Clarify roles and responsibilities, set meeting schedule
group
October 2009 Hold meeting of Care Transitions for advisory members
Develop implementation plan with Care Transitions advisory group
2. Create Care October 2009
Have content reviewed by experts & infuse input on module
Transitions online
Design online module with IT consultant
module / tools
October 10th 2009 Submit Comprehensive Exam Application
Submit Sections I, II & III to committee.(10-13 pages)
DNP e-portfolio complete (sans comp report)
October 20th Receive comments from committee on Section I, II & III
3. Pilot test Care November 2-3 Care Transition online module at CINHC conference.
Transition online Have booth set up for nurses* trial online tools with pre-post test measures.
module in 25 nurses
November 4-7 Analyze test results to ascertain if modules are effective in increasing
4. Analyze/evaluate knowledge of Care Transitions. Evaluate comments and post test scores of
participants
November 8-16 Send analysis/evaluation to eek input from advisory group
5. Summarize
Create Care Transitions competency certification as professional
findings
development incentive
November 19th Write up plan for dissemination of Care Transitions module findings: how-
Comprehensive Report of who-outcome lessons learned and components for sustainability
7. Finalize report
DNP Project to Committee

6. Present/defend December 8th am 2009 Present DNP Project

DESIRED OUTCOME
Engage nurses to infuse Care Transitions into their professional nursing roles and practice. As nurses
become competent in transitioning clients with chronic disease safely between care settings, it may be
possible to increase quality of life, and expand the capacity the clients’ self-care.
EVALUATION & MEASUREMENT
The project will be evaluated on the timely implementation of an online Care Transitions Interactive
Module, which will be piloted by no fewer than 25 practicing nurses. Information on the participants
experience with the module and post-test scores will be summarized and further recommendations made.
Sections of Written DNP Project;
I. Examine a clinically relevant problem II. Review of evidence III. Implementation Plan
IV. Evaluation V. Continuous Quality Improvement VI. Implications for Advanced Practice
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Sections of Written DNP Project;

I. Examine a clinically relevant problem II. Review of evidence III. Implementation Plan
IV. Evaluation V. Continuous Quality Improvement VI. Implications for Advanced Practice