Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Advisor   - SPRING '25

Description

The DNP Project Advisor is a key contributor to the DNP-Advanced Practice Program’s mission of preparing nursing leaders who are equipped to translate evidence into practice, drive healthcare innovation, and improve patient and population health outcomes. The Advisor’s role is integral to ensuring that students are well-supported throughout their DNP project journey and are able to achieve their academic and professional goals. 

 

The DNP Scholarly Project Advisor (PA) coordinates the activities and evaluates student outcomes in the Scholarly Project Courses.  This position involves oversight and advising students in the conceptualization, development, implementation, and dissemination of their DNP projects, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice and the mission of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. The DNP Project Advisor collaborates closely with the DNP Project Team, faculty, and external partners to maintain high standards of academic excellence and promote the impact of student projects on clinical practice, healthcare outcomes, and system-level improvements.  

 

The DNP Project Advisor reports to the Course Coordinator(s), Associate Director for the DNP Projects, and the DNP Program Director and works closely with other faculty members to ensure alignment of student projects with program goals.

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

 

• Project oversight includes ongoing review and refinement, identifying content expert faculty when needed to support specific project needs. 
• Develop a project timeline with the student that aligns with the DNP project guidelines and supports timely final project completion and approval through Johns Hopkins Project Ethical Review Committee (PERC).  
• Responsible for maintaining ongoing communication with the DNP student and other Team member(s)  
• Meet with students (onsite or virtually) at least 5-6 times per semester as part of course requirements for DNP Project courses.
• Guide the DNP student in the development and growth of key leadership and scholarly skills necessary to result in a high-quality DNP project.
• Once the project is completed, the DNP Project Advisor will mentor and guide the student through their final scholarly paper.  
• During semesters when project courses are not in session, the Project Advisor is to stay in email communication to address any needs or issues and meet with their students 1-2 times during if necessary.
• Grade student assignments in a timely manner, providing detailed and constructive feedback to support learning and progress.
• Identify students ‘at risk’ for not meeting course or project outcomes and collaborate to assist in developing corrective action plans and remediation strategies. These plans aim to support student success and ensure attainment of required competencies. All proposed reme