Description
Week 2
Project Scope
Discussion
PURPOSE
The purpose of this discussion is to explore the scope of the DNP project. Scope is the backbone of any project and must be accurately assessed by the project manager. When issues occur during a project, it is frequently related to the scope. A well-defined goal helps keep everyone on track.
INSTRUCTIONS
Reflect upon your readings and personal or professional experience and address the following:
Describe how issues that occur during a project are frequently related to the scope.
Examine how poorly defined project scope statements are often linked to project problems or even to failed projects.
Propose strategies to manage scope creep.
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)
COURSE OUTCOMES
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
Develop strategies to lead project planning, implementation, management, and evaluation to promote high value healthcare. (PCs 1, 3, 4; POs 3, 5, 7)
