Module 3 Assignment: Professional Practice Issue

Module 3 Assignment: Professional Practice Issue

Module 3 Assignment: Professional Practice Issue

NR 520: Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry, and Decision-Making

Purpose

The master’s-prepared advanced practice nurse is expected to analyze gaps in knowledge or evidence, formulate research questions, and implement solutions for improving practice in one’s specialty area (National League for Nursing, 2010). There are two parts to this assessment. In the first (Part I), students will consider a professional practice issue or problem, and develop a clinical/practice question to guide an evidence-based practice process improvement project. Second (Part II), students will select a qualitative and quantitative article related to the professional practice issue. Students will answer the questions related to quantitative and qualitative research within the Professional Practice Issue form.

Course Learning Outcomes  

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.

  • CO 1 Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice.
  • CO 2 Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes.

Suggested Due Date 

This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 3.

Final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.

Total Points Possible: 160

Assignment Overview

Consider different professional practice issues related to future professional practice in the master’s-prepared advanced practice role. Think about your practicum project and where this will take place. What issues or problems, have you identified in the practicum practice setting? (Other suggested issues or problems might include unit nurse staffing, supply access, patient falls, or staff to patient/family communication.) How might you resolve the issues or problems with an evidence-based practice quality improvement project?

  1. Complete the Project Professional Practice Issue form.
  2. Choose one quantitative and one qualitative scholarly source which will help you identify why this issue or problem is important to nursing and healthcare. Answer the questions related to quantitative and qualitative research within the Professional Practice Issue form.

Assignment Instructions

  1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
  2. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
  3. 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.
  4. Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 3 Assignment_Project Professional Practice Issue #MSN Project
    1. Make sure to submit all forms completely filled out in the required areas. Include a title page and the forms below as appendix.
  1. Title Page
  2. Project Professional Practice Issue form
  1. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
  2. 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 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category.)

Assignment Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Points

%

Description

Project Professional Practice Issue

70

45%

Complete the Project Professional Practice Issue form.

  • All items are addressed.
  • Practice issue or problem is identified.
  • Practice/clinical question is developed using the PICO(T) format.

·        Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest.

Article Appraisal

(Appendix E or F)

75

45%

Select one qualitative and quantitative article. Answer items at the end of the Professional Practice Issue form.

  • Articles address professional practice issue.

Graduate-Level Writing Style

15

10%

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics 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%)

 

Part I:

Project Professional Practice Issue

70 Points

64 Points

58 Points

0 Points

Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form

·        Addresses all items

·        Identifies area of interest

·        Identifies practice issue or problem

·        Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format

·        Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest

 

 

 

Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form

·        Addresses all items

·        Identifies area of interest

·        Identifies practice issue or problem

·        Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format

·        Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest

 

 

Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form

·        Addresses all items

·        Identifies area of interest

·        Identifies practice issue or problem

·        Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format

·        Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest

 

Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form

·        Addresses all items

·        Identifies area of interest

·        Identifies practice issue or problem

·        Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format

·        Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest

 

Part II:

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Discussion Questions

75 Points

69 Points

63 Points

0 Points

Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Selects a qualitative article and a quantitative article

·        Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest

·        Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form

Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Selects a qualitative article and a quantitative article

·        Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest

·        Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form

Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Selects a qualitative article and a quantitative article

·        Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest

·        Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form

Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Selects a qualitative article and a quantitative article

·        Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest

·        Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form

Graduate-Level Writing Style

15 Points

13 Points

12 Points

0 Points

Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all the following criteria with 0-1 error total:

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics 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 structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics 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 structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics 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 structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

 

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  • Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, including a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words. Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source. One or two-sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words. I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

  • Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately. In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies. Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work). Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

  • APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with the APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in Loud-cloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required). Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation. I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

  • Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage over-utilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Master’s level and deduct points accordingly. As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content. It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source. Module 3 Assignment: Professional Practice Issue

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The university’s policy on late assignments is a 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies. Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances. If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect. I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension. As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.

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