Communications Question

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Assignment Overview

In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change.
- Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.
- Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change you want to make.
- Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change.
- Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal.
- Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below:
- Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peer-reviewed nursing journal articles.
- Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes.
- Include a title page, appropriate headings, and reference page.
- The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.
Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy.

When you have completed the assignment, select Next to go to Week 10.

Rubric

Week 9 Assignment: Change Paper

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch

3 pts

Excellent (3pts)

-Cited 4 or more reliable sources.-Sufficient information provided to support topic.-Research in-depth, revealing new insight.

2 pts

Good (2pts)

-Cited 4 or more reliable sources.-Adequate information provided to support topic.-Research is superficial.

1 pts

Needs Improvement(1pt)

-Missing citations or unreliable sources used.-Information does not support research topic.-Research is not relevant to paper.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

3 pts

Excellent (3pts)

-Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process.-Proposed plan contains specific ideas for change.-Change theory is included and proposal follows theory.-Timeline is included for change proposal.-Reflection is provided.

2 pts

Good (2pts)

-Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process.-Proposed plan is included but missing specifics.-Change theory is included and proposal follows theory.-Timeline is incomplete-Reflection is not relevant to nursing process.

1 pts

Needs Improvement(1pt)

-Inappropriate topic is chosen that is unrelated to nursing process.-Proposed plan is inconsistent and missing specifics.-Change theory is missing or inappropriate. Plan does not follow theory.-Timeline is missing.-Reflection is missing.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Spelling

3 pts

Excellent (3pts)

-Consistent and appropriate writing style.-No spelling/grammar errors.-Length is 3-5 pages using Times NewRoman, 12-point font

2 pts

Good (2pts)

-Writing is consistent and appropriate.-Grammar/spelling errors are minor.-Length is less than 3pages or Times NewRoman, 12-point font not used.

1 pts

Needs Improvement(1pt)

-Writing is inconsistent and inappropriate.-Significant grammar/spelling errors.-Length less than 3 pages or Times NewRoman, 12-point font not used.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences/APA

3 pts

Excellent (3pts)

-All sources properly cited using APA format.-Includes title page, page numbers, proper paragraphs, and reference page.

2 pts

Good (2pts)

-All sources properly cited using APA format with minor errors(punctuation).-Includes title page, page numbers, and reference page with minor errors in paragraph format.

1 pts

Needs Improvement(1pt)

-Sources not cited correctly.-Missing elements such as title page, and reference page.

3 pts

Total Points: 12