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 create a project proposal to help guide the development of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
- CO 1: Apply leadership and management theories, concepts, and models as a foundation for planned change within healthcare delivery settings. (PO 4,5)
- CO 2: Determine the need for planned change that improves health and organizational outcomes based on a comprehensive needs assessment (PO 4,5)
- CO 3: Create a plan to lead and evaluate an evidence-informed change initiative in order to promote practice-related outcomes (PO 4,5)
Total Points Possible: 200
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 all of the sections of the project proposal template. Some of the sections you have already completed in previous assignments so you are allowed to re-use this information. Make sure to fill out the proposal template completely.
Assignment Instructions
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- Complete all sections of the project proposal template.
- Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
- Title page, running head, 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 Week 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
Assignment Criteria
| Assessment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
| Section I areas of the project proposal template | 50 | 25% | Complete the Project Proposal template Section I All areas are completed: Summarize area of interestScholarly literature is used Develop a problem statementProblem backgroundScholarly literature is usedIdentify key stakeholdersRestate the PICO formatted clinical/practice question |
| Section II areas of the project proposal template | 40 | 20% | Complete the Project Proposal template Section II Literature Review. Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from Module 4 assignment. -Scholarly literature is used |
| Section III areas of the project proposal template | 60 | 30% | Complete the Project Proposal Section III All areas completed: Describe the setting for where the project will be implementedDiscuss real or potential barriers to the change projectDiscuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementation -Include scholarly literature Discuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project -Include scholarly literature Identify and list critical milestones and tasks |
| Section IV areas of the project proposal template | 40 | 20% | Complete the Project Proposal Section IV Include short description of the EBP model.Include information from the practice application section of the Module 3 assignment. -Include scholarly literature |
| 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) |
| Quality of Literature Support | It is an expectation that a minimum of 10 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment. If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Total | 200 | 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 I of the Project Proposal Template | 50 Points | 46 Points | 42 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Summarize area of interestDevelop a problem statementDiscuss problem backgroundIdentify key stakeholdersRestate the PICO formatted clinical/practice questionSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Summarize area of interestDevelop a problem statementDiscuss problem backgroundIdentify key stakeholdersRestate the PICO formatted clinical/practice questionSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Summarize area of interestDevelop a problem statementDiscuss problem backgroundIdentify key stakeholdersRestate the PICO formatted clinical/practice questionSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Summarize area of interestDevelop a problem statementDiscuss problem backgroundIdentify key stakeholdersRestate the PICO formatted clinical/practice questionSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | |
| Section II of the Project Proposal Template | 40 | 36 | 33 | 0 |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Complete the Project Proposal template Section II Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from Module 4[A1] assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from Module 4 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from Module 4 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from Module 4 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | |
| Section III of the Project Proposal Template | 60 | 55 | 50 | 0 |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Describe the setting for where the project will be implementedDiscuss real or potential barriers to the change projectDiscuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementationDiscuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement projectIdentify and list critical milestones and tasksSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Describe the setting for where the project will be implementedDiscuss real or potential barriers to the change projectDiscuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementationDiscuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement projectIdentify and list critical milestones and tasksSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Describe the setting for where the project will be implementedDiscuss real or potential barriers to the change projectDiscuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementationDiscuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement projectIdentify and list critical milestones and tasksSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Describe the setting for where the project will be implementedDiscuss real or potential barriers to the change projectDiscuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementationDiscuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement projectIdentify and list critical milestones and tasksSufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | |
| Section IV of the Project Proposal Template | 40 | 36 | 33 | 0 |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Include short description of the EBP model.Include information from the practice application section of the Module 3 [A2] assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Include short description of the EBP model.Include information from the practice application section of the Module 3 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Include short description of the EBP model.Include information from the practice application section of the Module 3 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Include short description of the EBP model.Include information from the practice application section of the Module 3 assignment.Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented | |
| Graduate-level Writing Style | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
| 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 spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation 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) | |
| Quality of Literature Support | 0 Points Deducted | 10 Points Deducted | ||
| A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment. | The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support. |
[A1]Here I have corrected to indicate the Module 4 Assignment – it used to say module 3
[A2]Here I have corrected to indicate the Module 3 assignment – It used to say Module 4
