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DNP 960 Topic 3: IRB proposal submission

The brief spells out what late costs and what very late costs. Submitting on the deadline rather than before it is the decision that produces both.

Aug 15, 2026

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Last reviewed · August 15, 2026

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Reference shortlist
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A hard deadline with a stated consequence

The deadline structure in this brief is unusually explicit, and it is telling you something. Due now; late after this topic earns less than full points; not submitted by Topic 7 carries a defined consequence for your progression. Programmes write that down because learners routinely underestimate how long review takes, and the underestimate has a specific cause: people plan for the submission and not for the modifications. Most first submissions come back with requested changes, that is normal rather than a failure, and each round costs however long the board's cycle is. Submitting on the deadline therefore means your approval lands well after it, and every dependent task slips behind that. The submission itself is also easier if the Topic 1 document review was done properly, since the portal will simply ask for what you have already assembled. Where that review found gaps, close them before submitting rather than submitting incomplete and treating the modification request as the mechanism for finishing.

Two things reduce the risk. First, know your review category before you submit, because it determines the timeline entirely — exempt and expedited reviews can be turned around by an administrator in days, while a full board review waits for a scheduled meeting that may be monthly. Category is decided by the risk and the population, not by your preference, but knowing which you are heading for tells you what to plan around. Second, treat modification requests as urgent when they arrive. A response returned the same week keeps you in the current cycle; one returned in three weeks may miss the next meeting and cost a month for a day's work. Keep the whole correspondence — the approval, its conditions, the expiry date and any continuing review requirement — because approval is conditional and time-limited, and collecting data outside its terms is a protocol deviation whatever your intent was.

Likely learning objectives

Inferred from the brief — check these against your own rubric.

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Plan for modification rounds rather than for a single submission.
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Identify the review category that governs your timeline.
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Treat modification requests as time-critical.
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Understand approval as conditional and time-limited.

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You are required to submit your DPI-Committee-Approved DPI Project Proposal to iRIS by the end of this topic. Note: Learners are required to submit this assignment in full and according to the required instructions no later than Topic 7 of this course. Late submissions after Topic 3 will earn less than full points. Learners who do not submit this assignment as described by the end of Topic 7 will not pass this course, and will be required to retake DNP-960. General Requirements: Use the following information to assist you in executing the correct procedures for timely, successful completion of the assignment: APA format is required. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Procedures: Review the resources within the IRB Documents Folder, located on the DC Network. Navigate to the IRB Documents Folder by selecting DNP Community, DNP Program Documents, DNP-960 Folder, and then the IRB Documents Folder. Read the “IRB Documents Checklist for DNP Learners,” located in the DNP-960 Folder. Review the IRB Submission Training Videos for iRIS. Review “How to Start Your Application in iRIS,” located in the DNP-960 Folder. With your chairperson, determine which documents you will need to submit for your IRB application, based on the “IRB Documents Checklist for DNP Learners,” located in the DNP-960 Folder. Use the following document templates as needed: informed consent, site authorization letter, recruitment script, confidentiality statement, conflict of interest form, and HIPAA authorization form, located in the DNP-960 Folder/IRB Documents Folder. Incorporate any/all feedback, as required from the DPI committee proposal defense process. Resubmit the DPI Project Proposal (if applicable) to your DPI committee for final approval. Directions for Submission: Upload the following IRB application forms to the IRB portal, as they pertain to your specific DPI Project, and to the assignment drop box for your chairperson to review and approve: IRB Application Form – Complete the online application form in iRIS using the “How to Start Your Application in iRIS” and “How to Complete the Initial Submission Packet” resources, located in the DNP-960 folder. Save a PDF copy and submit it to the assignment drop box. DPI-committee-approved proposal with all required revisions. CITI training reports (human research basic course and RCR). Site authorization letter (on letterhead, signed, and dated by authorizing official) or IRB approval letter from the hospital or clinical site. Conflict of interest form – This is now included in the online application form in iRIS. Make sure to complete this section in the application. Confidentiality statement– This is now included in the online application form in iRIS. Make sure to complete this section in the application. If applicable, also submit the following: Informed consent documents. Recruiting materials. Copies of surveys, instruments, interview questions or measures. Permission letters or e-mails to use the surveys and instruments (if needed). HIPAA Authorization Form. After your chairperson has approved your application materials, follow the “Create a New Submission Packet in iRIS” resource instructions. Upload your chairperson-approved IRB documents and notify your chairperson that the project is ready to be submitted via the Individual Forum and in iRIS. Important: Your DNP chairperson is the only individual who can submit your project in iRIS. Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement that reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-960 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. DNP 960 Topic 3 IRB – DPI-Committee-Approved Proposal Submission

Course-wide instructions that accompany this question

Name: Assignment Rubric Grid View List View Excellent Good Fair Poor Summarize your interpretation of the frequency data provided in the output for respondent’s age, highest school grade completed, and family income from prior month. 32 (32%) – 35 (35%) The response accurately and clearly explains, in detail, a summary of the frequency distributions for the variables presented. The response accurately and clearly explains, in detail, the number of times the value occurs in the data. The response accurately and clearly explains, in detail, the appearance of the data, the range of data values, and an explanation of extreme values in describing intervals that sufficiently provides an analysis that fully supports the categorization of each variable value. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the areas described. 28 (28%) – 31 (31%) The response accurately summarizes the frequency distributions for the variables presented. The response accurately explains the number of times the value occurs in the data. The response accurately explains the appearance of the data, the range of data values, and explains extreme values in describing intervals that provides an analysis which supports the categorization of each variable value. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the areas described. 25 (25%) – 27 (27%) The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes the frequency distributions for the variables presented. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the number of times the value occurs in the data. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the appearance of the data, the range of data values, and inaccurately or vaguely explains extreme values. An analysis that may support the categorization of each variable value is inaccurate or vague. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the areas described. 0 (0%) – 24 (24%) The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes the frequency distributions for the variables presented, or it is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the number of times the value occurs in the data, or it is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the appearance of the data, the range of data values, and an explanation of extreme values, or it is missing. An analysis that does not support the categorization of each variable values is provided, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the areas described, or it is missing. Summarize your interpretation of the descriptive statistics provided in the output for respondent’s age, highest school grade completed, race and ethnicity, currently employed, and family income from prior month. 45 (45%) – 50 (50%) The response accurately and clearly summarizes in detail the interpretation of the descriptive statistics provided. The response accurately and clearly evaluates in detail each of the variables presented, including an accurate and complete description of the sample size, the mean, the median, standard deviation, and the size and spread of the data. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) The response accurately summarizes the interpretation of the descriptive statistics provided. The response accurately explains evaluates each of the variables presented, including an accurate description of the sample size, the mean, the median, standard deviation, and the size and spread of the data. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes the interpretation of the descriptive statistics provided. The response inaccurately or vaguely evaluates each of the variables presented, including an inaccurate or vague description of the sample size, the mean, the median, the standard deviation, and the size and spread of the data. 0 (0%) – 34 (34%) The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes the interpretation of the descriptive statistics provided, or it is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely evaluates each of the variables presented, including an inaccurate and vague description of the sample size, the mean, the median, the standard deviation, and the size and spread of the data, or it is missing. Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Total Points: 100 Name: Assignment Rubric

Turn the brief into deliverables

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A complete submission in the portal before the deadline.
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The anticipated review category with its typical timeline.
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A plan for responding rapidly to modifications.
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A retained record of approval, conditions and expiry.

Submit early, answer fast, keep the record

What determines your timeline

Identify the review category and its typical turnaround.

Submitting early

Explain why the deadline is not the target date.

Handling modifications

Set out a rapid response process for requested changes.

After approval

Record conditions, expiry and continuing review obligations.

What determines your review category

Recommended databases

Your IRB's policies and meeting calendar
The iRIS portal documentation
StatPearls research ethics chapters
Your committee's records

Search sequence

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Find the criteria that decide exempt, expedited and full board review.
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Check the meeting calendar and submission cut-offs for the whole period.
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Ask what proportion of submissions in your category require modifications.
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Note the approval duration and any continuing review requirement.

Reference shortlist

These are authoritative starting points, not a ready-made bibliography. A qualified reviewer must confirm that each source fits the assignment and supports the claim beside which it is cited.

Nothing here is cleared for citation until you have read it.

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Research Ethics
StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf · 2023
Sets out the research ethics framework and the risk criteria that determine review category.
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Informed Consent
StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf · 2023
On consent requirements, which are what usually generate modification requests.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf · 2023
Covers the privacy provisions a submission must satisfy, another frequent source of conditions.
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About The Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2024
The case behind the review requirement, which is why the process is not negotiable however inconvenient the timeline.

Review before submission

Common mistakes

Planning for the submission date rather than the approval date.
Treating a modification request as a setback rather than the norm.
Responding to modifications slowly and missing a review cycle.
Beginning data collection outside the approval's stated conditions.

Submission checklist

Have you submitted with time for at least one modification round?
Do you know which review category applies?
Is there a plan for responding within days rather than weeks?
Have you recorded the approval's conditions and expiry?

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