Purpose
As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse you will have many opportunities to lead evidence-based change in practice. The deliverable at the end of this program is a completed evidence-based practice quality improvement project prepared for dissemination. In this assessment, students will begin the dissemination process through the scholarly writing of their MSN project manuscript Executive Summary and Section VI. Please refer the MSN project template to help guide the development of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project. This portion of your project will complete your MSN-Project manuscript.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
- CO 1: Apply a process improvement model to affect positive evidence-based change in a practice setting (POs 1,5)
- CO 2: Lead an interdisciplinary team through an evidence-based change project (POs 1,2)
- CO 4: Disseminate findings of scholarly work (POs 3,4,5)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due at the end of Module 7.
Final due at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 160
Assignment Overview
This assignment will assist you with the information needed to complete the MSN project manuscript for dissemination. In this assignment you will complete the final section of your MSN project manuscript, Translation to Practice and Evaluation, as well as the Executive Summary. In the final section of the MSN Project Manuscript the student will include information on:
- Data Collection Methods,
- Evaluation
- Dissemination, and
- Conclusion of Project.
Please make sure to include all previous sections of your MSN-Project Manuscript so that this document is complete.
Assignment Instructions
- Abide by the College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- Complete sections VI as well as the Executive Summary of the MSN project template.
- Make sure to include your sections I-V that you have already completed. You will be adding on to you original document that you submitted in Module 2 and 4.
- Include your completed Executive Summary in your MSN-Project Manuscript after the title page.
- Make sure to include all requested appendices.
- Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 7 Assignment_MSN Project Manuscript #MSN Project
- Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
- Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
- Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
- Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
Assignment Criteria
| Assessment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
| Section VI of the MSN-Project Manuscript: Data Collection | 40 | 25% | Complete the MSN Project template Section VI Translation to Practice and Evaluation: Data Collection to Support Outcomes All areas are addressed: Include information regarding what types of data was collected.Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the dataInclude how the data was used to determine outcome measurementInclude scholarly literature |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript Evaluation | 40 | 25% | Complete the MSN-project Template Section VI Translate to Practice and Evaluation: Evaluation All areas are addressed: How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of interventionRecommendations for improvement based on feedback?Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future researchBrief cost/benefit analysisScholarly literature is used |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Dissemination | 25 | 16% | Complete the MSN-Project Template Section VI Translate to Practice and Evaluation: Dissemination All areas are addressed: Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession | 25 | 16% | Complete the MSN-Project Template Section VI Translate to Practice and Evaluation: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession All areas are addressed: Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findingsContributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic |
| Executive Summary | 20 | 13% | Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page. All Areas Completed: Title and purpose of the projectLocation of the projectLiterature Synthesis Summary of ImplementationDisseminationPlaced properly in Manuscript after title page |
| Graduate-level Writing Style | 10 | 5% | Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Font style and sizeMargins and spacingCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
| Total | 160 | 100% | A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
| Assessment Criteria | Distinguished (100%) | Exceeds (92%) | Proficient (84%) | Needs Improvement (0) |
| Section VI of the MSN-Project Manuscript: Data Collection | 40 Points | 36 Points | 34 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Data Collection to Support Outcomes All areas are addressed: Include information regarding what types of data was collected.Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the dataInclude how the data was used to determine outcome measurementInclude scholarly literature | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Data Collection to Support Outcomes All areas are addressed: Include information regarding what types of data was collected.Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the dataInclude how the data was used to determine outcome measurementInclude scholarly literature | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Data Collection to Support Outcomes All areas are addressed: Include information regarding what types of data was collected.Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the dataInclude how the data was used to determine outcome measurementInclude scholarly literature | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Data Collection to Support Outcomes All areas are addressed: Include information regarding what types of data was collected.Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the dataInclude how the data was used to determine outcome measurementInclude scholarly literature | |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript Evaluation | 40 Points | 36 Points | 34 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Evaluation All areas are addressed: How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of interventionRecommendations for improvement based on feedback?Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future researchBrief cost/benefit analysisScholarly literature is used | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Evaluation All areas are addressed: How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of interventionRecommendations for improvement based on feedback?Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future researchBrief cost/benefit analysisScholarly literature is used | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Evaluation All areas are addressed: How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of interventionRecommendations for improvement based on feedback?Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future researchBrief cost/benefit analysisScholarly literature is used | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Evaluation All areas are addressed: How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of interventionRecommendations for improvement based on feedback?Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future researchBrief cost/benefit analysisScholarly literature is used | |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Dissemination | 25 Points | 23 Points | 21 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Dissemination All areas are addressed: Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Dissemination All areas are addressed: Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Dissemination All areas are addressed: Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Dissemination All areas are addressed: Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project | |
| 25 Points | 23 Points | 21 Points | 0 Points | |
| Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession | Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession All areas are addressed: Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findingsContributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession All areas are addressed: Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findingsContributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession All areas are addressed: Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findingsContributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession All areas are addressed: Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findingsContributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic |
| 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 0 Points | |
| Executive Summary | Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page. All Areas Completed: Title and purpose of the projectLocation of the projectLiterature Synthesis Summary of ImplementationDisseminationPlaced properly in Manuscript after title page | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page. All Areas Completed: Title and purpose of the projectLocation of the projectLiterature Synthesis Summary of ImplementationDisseminationPlaced properly in Manuscript after title page | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page. All Areas Completed: Title and purpose of the projectLocation of the projectLiterature Synthesis Summary of ImplementationDisseminationPlaced properly in Manuscript after title page | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page. All Areas Completed: Title and purpose of the projectLocation of the projectLiterature Synthesis Summary of ImplementationDisseminationPlaced properly in Manuscript after title page |
| 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | |
| Graduate Level Writing Style | Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Font style and sizeMargins and spacingCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Font style and sizeMargins and spacingCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Font style and sizeMargins and spacingCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors, total: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Font style and sizeMargins and spacingCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
