Editaligning the essentials with a gap in practice or practice change
In order to fulfil your DNP degree at Walden, you will complete non-clinical coursework, practicum hours, and a DNP Project. Both the clinical hours you will complete as part of your Practicum and your DNP Project will align with specific Domains as defined in The Essentials.
Your DNP Project will focus on a gap in practice or practice change designed to improve quality within the organization at which you are doing your Practicum. The specifics of this will be decided later on, but at this early stage of your program, you should begin thinking about 1) the types of organizations you might select for your practicum experiences and 2) gaps in practice or practice changes that could be identified within these organizations. As you do this, keep in mind how the gaps in practice or practice changes will align with The Essentials.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
- Review the Learning Resources for this week, specifically Chapter 4 of Dang et al. (2021) addressing the practice question, AACN’s The Essentials, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum Manual, and the DNP Project Process Guide.
- Consider the types of organizations you might select for your practicum experiences (e.g., a large acute care health system, a long-term care facility, a pediatric hospital, a community health center, etc.)
- Consider the kinds of gaps in practice or practice changes that could benefit such organizations, including those specific to the organization and those that relate to healthcare practices more generally.
- Consider how the gaps in practice or practice changes you are interested in pursuing align to The Essentials.
- Select one organizational type and one gap in practice or practice change on which to focus for this Assignment.
Note: You may select a new organizational type and gap in practice or practice change or, if you choose, you may reuse one on which you focused for a previous Assignment, Discussion, or Blog in this course. - Also Note: These may or may not be the same organizational type and gap in practice or practice change as those you will focus on for your Practicum and DNP Project.
- Select a minimum of four domains from The Essentials that closely align with the gap in practice or practice change you selected.
Note: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)
Write a paper in which you address the following:
- Describe the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that you selected for this Assignment.
- Identify the four Domains from The Essentials you identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change.
- Justify your Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change you selected.
Note: Us this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission.
By Day 7 of Week 3
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Rubric
NURS_8006_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that you selected for this Assignment. | 10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 8 to >7.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.7 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the four Domains from The Essentials you identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. | 10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 8 to >7.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.7 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustify your Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change you selected. | 45 to >40.5 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.40.5 to >36.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 36 to >31.5 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.31.5 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. | 45 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. 90% of the time. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 70% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 70% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts Learning ResourcesRequired Readings
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