NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Purpose:

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to continue development of a MSN EBP scholarly project that started with the identification of a nursing concern and PICOT/PICo question from Week 2. The focus of this assignment is to discuss the research-based literature support for the selected concern, identify an appropriate research design, explain the sampling method, and discuss implementation through the use of a change model. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Course Outcome:

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO #1. Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO # 1)

CO #2. Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO #2, 5)

CO #4. Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 2, 3, 5)

CO #5. Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic nursing care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)

Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Five

NR 505 Week-6 Assignment: Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Total Points Possible: 250 points

NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal Requirements

Description of the Assignment: This continues the development of a MSN EBP scholarly project by requiring the student to identify the additional elements of the process. The required elements are noted to be:

· Research Literature Support (NOTE: Fifteen research-based references related to PICOT/PICo question are required)

· Research Approach and Design

· Sampling

· Intervention

Criteria for Content

1. Research Literature Support: In this section, comprehensive research literature support for the identified nursing concern and PCIOT/PICo question is to be provided. A minimum of fifteen (15) research-based references are required. The use of a systematic research review article as a reference is NOT allowed. All research studies are to be consistent with the selected concern and PICOT/PICo question. The PICOT/PICOT question is restated before presenting the research literature support. For each research-based reference the following information is to be discussed:

· Purpose of the research study

· Research approach that was used

· Data collection methods used

· Results of the research study

· One strength of the research study

· One limitation of the research study.

2. Research Approach and Design: In this section, the student will identify the research approach that he/she plans on using for the EBP project as being either quantitative or qualitative. In addition, if the selected approach is quantitative, the student needs to identify if the design is experimental, quasi-experimental, or descriptive. If the selected approach is qualitative, the student needs to identify if the design is phenomenological, ethnography, grounded theory, or historical. A description of the selected design is to be provided as well as rationale for its selection. In addition one advantage and one disadvantage to the selected design is to be identified and discussed. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Required content includes:

· Identification of the research approach that the student plans on using as either quantitative or qualitative

· Identification of selected quantitative research design by indicating if the design is experimental, quasi-experimental, or descriptive

· Identification of the selected qualitative design by indicating if the design is phenomenological, ethnography, grounded theory, or historical

· Description of the selected design

· Rationale for the selected design

· Identification of one advantage of the selected design

· Identification of one disadvantage of the selected design

· Provide scholarly reference(s) to support information about the selected research approach/design. NR 505 Week-6 Assignment: Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

3. Sampling: In this section, the student will identify the sampling method to be used in order to obtain the necessary participants for the proposed EBP project. Discussion of participants’ rights as research subjects is also included. Required content includes:

· Describe the target population

· Identify the sampling method as being either probability or nonprobability

· Provide a complete description of the sampling procedure including:

· Sample size

· Inclusion criteria

· Exclusion criteria

· Identify one advantage to the selected sampling procedure

· Identify one disadvantage to the selected sampling procedure

· Explain how participants’ rights will be protected including confidentiality, anonymity, protection from harm, and informed consent. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

· Provide scholarly reference(s) to support information about the selected sampling method

4. Proposed Implementation with a change model: In this section, the student will apply the PDSA Change Model as the method to implement the proposed EBP practice solution/change. The required content includes:

· Describe the PDSA Change Model

· Explain why this change model is best suited for implementation of your evidence-based nursing practice solution/change

· Apply each step of the PDSA Change Model to implementing the proposed practice solution/change

· Explain how to overcome one barrier to the use of the EBP results from this project

· Explain how an environment that supports EBP can be fostered in your future practice setting

· Include a scholarly reference(s) for the PDSA Change Model. NR 505 Week-6 Assignment: Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Preparing the NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The additional sections to the proposal are not exceed 20 (twenty) pages. Be sure to add all new references used in these sections to the reference list. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

2. Title page, running head, body of paper, headings, and reference page(s) must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

3. Required textbook for this course, dictionary and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see “What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com, .edu, and library websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. Please contact your faculty member for guidance concerning the acceptability of a website as a scholarly source. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved the use of the older reference.

4. This assignment is the required submission to Turn It In™ (TII) for NR 505. To prepare for the final submission, students are encouraged to use the TII draft box located in the course modules. A similarity score of 24% or less is required for the final submission. Any other level of similarity index requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If the final TurnItIn™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed. Similarity scores of 25% or higher result in the implementation of the Academic Integrity Policy located in the Chamberlain College of Nursing Student Handbook.

Directions and Assignment Criteria – NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal

Grading Rubric

Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100%	Very good or high level of performance 88%	Acceptable level of performance 81%	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68%	Deficient level of performance 56%	Failing level of performance 55% or less
Total Points Possible = 50	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information comprehensive and specific to the required topic. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	10 Points	9 Points			6 Points	0 Points
Interactive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post a minimum of 300 words Peer and instructor responses a minimum of 150 words each Responses substantive Responses related to the topic of discussion. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Demonstrated three of the following: Initial post a minimum of 300 words Peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses substantive Responses related to the topic of discussion			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing The source of information is the APA Manual (6th edition) Error is defined to be a unique APA error; same type of error is only counted as one error	The following was present: Zero to three errors in APA format AND Responses with 0–3 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors AND Writing style generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication	The following was present: Four to six errors in APA format AND/OR Responses with 4–5 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style somewhat focused on topic	The following was present: Seven to nine errors in APA format AND/OR Responses with 6–7 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal AND/OR Writing style slightly focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand	The following was present: Ten to twelve errors in APA format AND/OR Responses with 8–9 grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial posting to graded discussion topic posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.
Grading Rubric Guidelines Week 8 ONLY
Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100%	Very good or high level of performance 88%	Acceptable level of performance 81%	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68%	Deficient level of performance 56%	Failing level of performance 55% or less
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required discussion topic(s) Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission), and reliable for the required topic* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge, and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge, and information from scholarly resources to the required topic Applies facts, principles, or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Interactive Dialogue For Week 8 only: Initial post a minimum of 200 words (references do not count toward word count) Peer and instructor responses a minimum of 100 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses substantive and related to the topic	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post a minimum of 200 words Peer or instructor responses a minimum of 100 words each Responses substantive Responses related to the topic of discussion	Demonstrated three of the following: Initial post be a minimum of 200 words Peer or instructor responses a minimum of 100 words each Responses substantive			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	4 Points		3 Points	2 Points		0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax, and APA style of writing Source of information is the APA Manual (6th edition) Error is defined to be a unique APA error; same type of error is only counted as one error	The following was present: Zero to four errors in APA format AND Responses with 0–4 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors AND Writing style generally clear, focused on topic, and facilitates communication		The following was present: Five to nine errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses with 5–9 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand	The following was present: Ten to thirteen errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 10–13 grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand		The following was present: 14 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 14 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	For Week 8 only: Demonstrated the following: Initial and peer or faculty postings made on 2 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, and peer or faculty postings were made on 2 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Requirements	For Week 8 only: Demonstrated all of the following: Initial posting to the graded discussion topic posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. Minimum of one peer or one instructor response to be posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer or one instructor response is to be posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT.

NOTE: To receive credit for a week’s discussion, students may begin posting no earlier than the Sunday immediately before each week opens. Unless otherwise specified, access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. MT, and that week’s assignments are due by the next Sunday by 11:59 p.m. MT. Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. MT Sunday and closes at 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday. Any assignments and all discussion requirements must be completed by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday of the eighth week.

NR 505 Week 6 Assignment Completing the MSN EBP Practice Proposal