The DNP Program Matrix is the second of the final graduate program projects and demonstrates that the student has achieved the DNP Nursing Program Outcomes and AACN Essentials (AACN, 2021).
Assessment of student academic achievement is an integral part of the curriculum and of the student’s learning experience. Assessment is a process to determine the extent of achievement toward pre-established outcomes for individual students and the aggregate data is used to enhance overall institutional effectiveness, including the integrity of the curriculum in facilitating student achievement of the Program Outcomes, AACN essentials, and enhancing curriculum development through continuous improvement. This process is a joint effort between the student and faculty.
Each DNP nursing course has written outcomes that must be successfully completed in order for the student to complete the course and each course is designed to facilitate the process toward the DNP Program Outcomes and AACN Essentials. Course activities that support the curricula are designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the Program Outcomes/Essentials.
The DNP Program Matrix is graded as Pass (P) or Fail (F). Students must successful complete DNP Program Matrix in order to be eligible for graduation. Complete DNP Program Matrix overview and guidelines are provided in NUR 911, DNP Project 1.
Matrix Artifacts
Assessment artifacts that a student may include in their matrix include written projects and papers, evaluation and feedback forms, presentations, evidence of group process, evidence of specialized clinical practice, policy development and so forth. The student is responsible for collecting the artifacts that will be reviewed at the end of all course work and prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to update their program matrix at the competition of each semester.
Student Responsibilities
Program Progression: Students must meet all course requirements, identify, and collect materials for their DNP Program Matrix and demonstrate successful completion of the Program Outcomes/AACN essentials before graduation.
Students must submit a draft of matrix to the NUR 911 faculty at the completion of the course. Students will submit a final copy of their matrix to their DNP project advisor for approval, at least 2 weeks prior to their graduation. Upon receiving final approval on their matrix, students must submit a link to a copy of the matrix in the designated NUR 914 or NUR 916 - DNP Project 4 Canvas drop box. Once this is complete, the DNP project advisor will submit the final grade for the course.
Matrix Confidentiality
Only the student’s advisor and necessary academic administration (Graduate Nursing Program Director, DNP Clinical Coordinator, Dean of Nursing, and President) will have access to the matrix for academic review purposes (i.e. academic accreditors). The exported copy of the matrix will be archived in Canvas and accessed only for future academic accreditation purposes. Any other access to the student’s matrix by parties other than those stated above will be prohibited without the express written consent of the student.