Week 2: Refinement of a Nursing Concern into an Evidence-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process

Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to continue work on a previously identified area or phenomenon of interest related to their MSN specialty track. Week Two’s assignment builds upon the identified area of interest by developing an overview of the evidence-based practice (EBP) project and the PCIOT/PICo question. This assignment initiates the evidence-based practice proposal that is continued throughout the entire course with each assignment adding components of the research process.

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Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO#1 Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. PO 1

CO#2 Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. PO 2, 5. Week 2: Refinement of a Nursing Concern into an Evidence-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process

CO#4 Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. PO 1, 2, 3, 5

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Two

Total Points Possible: 150 points

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Requirements
Description of the Assignment

This assignment builds on the identification of a nursing concern from NR 500 and the application of a nursing theory to the selected concern from NR 501. For this course, the selected concern and nursing theory then serve as a foundation to the identification of PICOT/PICo. Identification of the literature search strategy is also required.

Criteria for Content

1. Overview of Selected Evidenced-based Practice Project: This section provides a foundation to the MSN EBP scholarly project. It should contain the following elements:

· Explain the relationship between research and evidenced-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

2. Identification of the Nursing Concern to be Improved: This section provides a comprehensive discussion of the selected nursing concern. It should contain the following elements:

· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

 

3. PICOT/PICo question and Literature Search Process: This section identifies the PICOT/PICo question that will used for this EBP proposal. The literature search parameters will also be identified. It should contain the following elements:

· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting a literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal. Week 2: Refinement of a Nursing Concern into an Evidence-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process

 

4. Theoretical Framework: This section presents the theoretical framework that will used in this EBP project. It should contain the following section:

· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applied to this EBP proposal

 

Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 5, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

3. A minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research-based scholarly references must be used. Required textbook for this course, dictionary and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see “What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to submission of the assignment.

4. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.

5. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

Directions and Assignment Criteria
Assignment Criteria Points % Description
Overview of Selected Evidenced-based Practice Project 25 17 Required content for this section includes:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidenced-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

Identification of the Nursing Concern to be Improved

 

25 17 Required content for this section includes:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

PICOT/PICo question and Literature Search Process

20 13 The required content for this section includes:
Identify the question in correct format with all required elements:

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting a literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

Theoretical Framework 20 16 The required content for this section includes:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applied to this EBP proposal

Paper Specifications 10 8 Paper meets length requirements of 5 to 8 pages.
Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references

A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

APA Format (6th edition) 25 17 Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
One deduction for each type of APA style error

Citations in Text 10 7 Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.
Writing Mechanics 15 10 Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Total 150 100 %
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Chamberlain College of Nursing NR505 Advanced Research Methods: Evidenced Based Practice

 

NR505: W2 Assignment Refinement of Nsg. Concern Rev-7/31/2017 (AR)

NR505: W2 Assignment Refinement of Nsg. Concern Rev-7/31/2017 (AR),
REV 1/10/18 (AR)

 

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Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Exceptional
(100%)

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds
(88%)

Very good or high level of performance

Meets
(80%)

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement
(38%)

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing
(0)

Unsatisfactory level of performance

Content
Possible Points = 100 Points

Overview of Selected Evidenced-based Practice Project 25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

 

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

 

Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP)

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
· Explain the relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP) Week 2: Refinement of a Nursing Concern into an Evidence-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process

· Distinguish how EBP is different from research

· Explain the contribution of EBP to professional nursing

· Identify your MSN Program Specialty Track and practice focus

· Explain how EBP promotes change within your future practice setting

 

 

Identification of the Nursing Concern to be Improved

25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information in one, two or three of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in four or more of the following elements:
· Explain the selected nursing concern in detail

· Identify how frequently the selected concern occurs within your specialty track setting

· Identify the stakeholders impacted by the concern

· Identify the consequences of the selected concern

· Identify your proposed solution to the selected concern

· Identify a purpose statement for this EBP proposal

 

 

PICOT/PICo question and Literature Search Process 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

 

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

 

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome

will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
· Identify the question in correct format with all required elements

· PICOT for quantitative research approach

· PICo for qualitative research approach

· Identify how the expected outcome will be useful to your future practice setting

· Discuss the purpose of conducting literature review and the contribution it will provide to this EBP proposal

· Identify the steps used to conduct a literature review for this EBP proposal by including:

· The specific library databases used

· The key search terms and phrases used

· The minor (additional) search terms and phrases used

· Identify any specialty organization that is relevant to this EBP proposal

 

 

Theoretical Framework 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applies to this EBP proposal

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applies to this EBP proposal

 

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applies to this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applies to this EBP proposal

 

 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following:
· Explain the theoretical framework to be used in this EBP proposal

· Describe how the identified theoretical framework is applies to this EBP proposal

 

 

Paper Specifications 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points
This section included all of the following:
· Paper meet length requirements of 5 to 8 page.

· Minimum of 6 (six) scholarly nursing references

· Dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

· All references are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.

This section included three of the following:
· Paper meet length requirements of 5 to 8 page.

· Minimum of 6 (six) scholarly nursing references

· Dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

· All references are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.

This section included only two of the following:
· Paper meet length requirements of 5 to 8 page.

· Minimum of 6 (six) scholarly nursing references

· Dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

· All references are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.

This section included only one of the following:
· Paper meet length requirements of 5 to 8 page.

· Minimum of 6 (six) scholarly nursing references

· Dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

· All references are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.

This section included none of the following:
· Paper meet length requirements of 5 to 8 page.

· Minimum of 6 (six) scholarly nursing references

· Dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

· All references are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.

Content Subtotal ________of 100 points
Format
Possible Points = 50 Points

APA Style 25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including margins, headings, font etc), and

reference page

 

One deduction for each type of APA format error

0 to 1 APA error was present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including margins, headings, font etc), and

reference page

 

One deduction for each type of APA format error

2 – 3 APA errors were present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including margins, headings, font etc), and

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reference page

 

One deduction for each type of APA format error

4 – 5 APA errors were are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including margins, headings, font etc), and

reference page

 

One deduction for each type of APA format error

6 – 7 APA errors were present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,

· running head,

body of paper (including margins, headings, font etc), and reference page

 

One deduction for each type of APA format error

8 or greater APA errors were present

Citations 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points
There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

 

There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

 

There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
Writing Mechanics 15 Points 13 Points 12 Points 6 Points 0 Points
1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual 3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual 5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. Week 2: Refinement of a Nursing Concern into an Evidence-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process

Changes in The Nursing Field 

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following:

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• Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
• Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.
• Identify a patient care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision‐making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
• Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.
• Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Changes in The Nursing Field

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior

NUR 590 Chronic Heart Failure Essay Paper

Refer to the PICOT you developed for your evidence-based practice project proposal. If your PICOT required revision, include those revisions in this assignment. You will use your PICOT paper for all subsequent assignments you develop as part of your evidence-based practice project proposal in this course and in NUR-590, during which you will synthesize all of the sections into a final written paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal. NUR 590 Chronic Heart Failure Essay Paper

Write a 750-1,000-word paper that describes your PICOT.

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1. Describe the population’s demographics and health concerns.
2. Describe the proposed evidence-based intervention and explain how your proposed intervention incorporates health policies and goals that support health care equity for the population of focus.
3. Compare your intervention to previous practice or research.
4. Explain what the expected outcome is for the intervention.
5. Describe the time for implementing the intervention and evaluating the outcome.
6. Explain how nursing science, social determinants of health, and epidemiologic, genomic, and genetic data are applied or synthesized to support population health management for the selected population. NUR 590 Chronic Heart Failure Essay Paper

NRS 430V Nursing Profession Essay

Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750-1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:

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1. Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
2. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
3. Explain why it is important that a nurse’s role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population. NRS 430V Nursing Profession Essay
4. Discuss the significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum.
5. Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. NRS 430V Nursing Profession Essay

Assumptions that Influence Nursing

Being able to articulate your personal worldview can help you formulate a personal philosophy of practice and enhance your influence on patients and the industry. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to reflect on your current and future practice and the ways worldview and nursing theory influence that practice.

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Draft a 1,000-1,250 word paper in which you:

1. Describe your personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that you think most influence your personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care.
2. Choose a specific nursing theory that is most in line with your personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care and discuss the similarities. Explain how the nursing theory reinforces your approach to care.
3. Include in your explanation a specific example of a past or current practice and how your worldview and the nursing theory could assist you in resolving this issue.
4. Finally, explain how your worldview and the nursing theory will assist you in further developing your future practice. Assumptions that Influence Nursing Assignment