About this episode

The episode discusses how to choose a DNP project that is meaningful and manageable, emphasizing the importance of existing research and personal interest.

Choosing a DNP project can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re early in your program and still figuring out your clinical interests. Many students think they need to create something groundbreaking, but the reality is much more practical. The key isn’t reinventing the wheel, it’s finding a topic that’s meaningful, manageable, and backed by existing research. In this episode, the team breaks down the DNP process with Kelsey’s DNP partner and fellow resident Greer Lesnieski, BSN, SRNA, from narrowing down your topic to building a strong PICO question and finding the right resources. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📚 Build on existing research rather than trying to reinvent the wheel 🎯 Pick a topic that actually interests you (you’ll live with it for years) 🔍 The PICO framework helps narrow your focus 🌱 Small clinical changes (like low-flow anesthesia) can have big impact 🤝 Use trusted resources (AANA, APSF) to guide your topic Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review…

People in this episode

Guest: Greer Lesnieski

Topics covered

• DNP projects
• sustainable anesthesia
• clinical interests
• PICO framework
• research
• anesthesia practices

Keywords

• DNP project
• sustainable anesthesia
• clinical interests
• PICO question
• low-flow anesthesia
• research resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AANA, APSF

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