Mastering outcome seven in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) helped me to retain effective communication and collaborative skills in the development and implementation of the evidence-based nursing practice. Evidence-based is essential for quality improvement and healthcare transition that emphasize the need for improving the care that is effective, safe, and efficient (Stevens, 2013). At the start of the DNP program my knowledge was limited in communication and collaborative skills, now I can lead interprofessional teams in improving delivery systems and care to reveal the necessity for competencies to transform healthcare. Two examples of critical factors that inspired my growth in the DNP program include communication and team collaboration
