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Applying Scaffolding Methodology To Structure Dnp Intensive Skills Education, Candice Short, Jean Hemphill, Victoria Pope Apr 2022

Applying Scaffolding Methodology To Structure Dnp Intensive Skills Education, Candice Short, Jean Hemphill, Victoria Pope

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) curriculum was developed to incorporate learning outcomes and experiential opportunities for students to attain the core FNP knowledge for doctoral education. Historically, challenges related to developing clinical skills in blended/online programs has been problematic. The appeal of online FNP education has challenged educators to develop new ways to provide students opportunities to experience hands-on clinical skills within the subspecialties of the DNP, FNP role. With limited clinical sites, and now with more clinical access constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that new models of instruction provide students …