What are two key differences between the PhD and DNP scientific focus?

Required Readings
 Inquiry and Leadership: A Resource for the DNP Project
 Chapter 3: Evidence-Based Practice: Background and Models
 Chapter 5: The Nature of Evidence
 Chinn, P. L., & Kramer, M. K. (2011). Integrated theory and knowledge development in nursing (8th ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
 Chapter 1: Nursing’s Fundamental Patterns of Knowing



Your readings from this week and last focus on the nature of the DNP scholarly project. Review and reflect on translational science. Based on the readings, compare and contrast the PhD and DNP scientific focus. As you share your specific project idea, identify challenges and problem-solving ideas to abate the challenges noted.
In your initial post, answer these questions:
• What are two key differences between the PhD and DNP scientific focus?
• How does your interest for the DNP project exemplify a DNP project?
• What are two challenges related to your DNP project?
• How might you surmount the challenges?





Hint: topic for project is: Implementing a standardized early psychosis screening model, such as the SEE ME approach, within an integrated primary care setting to improve early identification and referral of young adults of all genders aged 18 to 35 who are at risk, informed by evidence-based facilitators and barriers outlined in recent systematic reviews of early intervention programs.