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Change theories are crucial in guiding interventions and projects within Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) initiatives. Lewin's Change Management Model and Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory are two prominent change theories often utilized in DNP projects. Lewin's model emphasizes the importance of three stages, unfreezing, changing, and refreezing, in facilitating successful organizational change (Burnes, 2020). During the unfreezing stage of the model, an established balance is disrupted to enable a change. The change stage is when the actual change occurs, such as implementing new healthcare protocols, while the refreezing stage is when the change is maintained and solidified. This model applies to DNP projects focusing on implementing new healthcare protocols or restructuring healthcare delivery systems to improve patient outcomes. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory, on the other hand, explores the process through which innovations are adopted within a social system, highlighting factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability (Barrow et al., 2022). Rogers' theory examines how practices are accepted within a social group. This theory is instrumental in DNP projects introducing novel healthcare technologies or evidence-based practices into clinical settings. Project topics that align with these theories include enhancing patient safety protocols, implementing electronic health records systems, or integrating telehealth services. These theories provide frameworks for understanding the dynamics of change implementation, facilitating smoother transitions, and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes. In conclusion, Lewin's Change Management Model and Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory offer valuable insights and guidance for DNP projects seeking to address various healthcare challenges through systematic change initiatives.