Assignment: NRS 493 Benchmark - Capstone Project Change Proposal

Assignment: NRS 493 Benchmark – Capstone Project Change Proposal

Assessment Description

In this assignment, students will pull together the capstone project change proposal components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. For this project, the student will apply evidence-based research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue in future practice.

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Develop a 2,500-4,000 written project that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:

Background

Clinical problem statement.

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system.

PICOT question.

Literature search strategy employed.

Evaluation of the literature.

Applicable change or nursing theory utilized.

Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures.

Discussion of how evidence-based practice was used in creating the intervention plan.

Plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention.

Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome.

Appendix section, for evaluation tools and educational materials, etc. are created.

Review the feedback from your instructor on the PICOT Question Paper, and Literature Review. Use this feedback to make appropriate revisions to these before submitting.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN to BSN

1.4: Implement patient care decisions based on evidence-based practice.

2.2: Manage patient care within the changing environment of the health care system.

Benchmark – Capstone Project Change Proposal – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total160 points

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Revisions Incorporated as Directed by Instructor

0 points

Revision is omitted.
6 points

Revision is incomplete. Many aspects are still incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear.
6.32 points

Most key aspects were revised. Some aspects are still vague or contain minor inaccuracies.
7.12 points

The key aspects were revised. The revision generally improves the accuracy and clarity of the project.
8 points

All revisions are incorporated. The revision greatly improves the accuracy and clarity of the project.

Background

0 points

Background of clinical problem omitted.

6 points

Background of clinical problem is incomplete.
6.32 points

Background of clinical problem are summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

7.12 points

Background of clinical problem are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

8 points

Background of clinical problem are clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Clinical Problem Statement

Clinical Problem Statement
0 points

Clinical problem statement omitted.
6 points

Clinical problem statement is incomplete.
6.32 points

Clinical problem statement is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.
7.12 points

Clinical problem statement is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
8 points

Clinical problem statement is clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Purpose of Change Proposal (B)

Purpose of Change Proposal (C2.2)
0 points

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system is omitted.

6 points

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system is incomplete.
6.32 points

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.
7.12 points

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

8 points

Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system is logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

PICOT Question

PICOT Question
0 points

PICOT questions is omitted.

6 points

Topic is presented but criteria is incomplete.
6.32 points

Topic and most criteria are presented. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

7.12 points

Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
8 points

Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Literature Search

Literature Search
0 points

Literature search strategy employed omitted.
6 points

Topic is presented but criteria is incomplete.
6.32 points

Topic and most criteria are presented. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

7.12 points

Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
8 points

Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Evaluation of Literature

Evaluation of Literature
0 points

Evaluation of literature omitted.

6 points

Evaluation of literature is incomplete.
6.32 points

Evaluation of literature is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.
7.12 points

Evaluation of literature is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
8 points

Evaluation of literature is clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Change or Nursing Theory

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0 points

Change or nursing theory omitted.
6 points

Change or nursing theory is incomplete.
6.32 points

Change or nursing theory is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.
7.12 points

Change or nursing theory is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

8 points

Change or nursing theory is logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Implementation Plan and Outcome Measures

Implementation Plan and Outcome Measures
0 points

Implementation plan and outcome measures are omitted.

12 points

Implementation plan and outcome measures are presented is incomplete.

12.64 points

Implementation plan and outcome measures are summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.
14.24 points

Implementation plan and outcome measures are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

16 points

Implementation plan and outcome measures are clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Use of Evidence-Based Practice in Intervention Plan (B)

Use of Evidence-Based Practice in Intervention Plan (C1.4)

0 points

Use of evidence-based practice in intervention plan omitted.
12 points

Use of evidence-based practice in intervention plan is incomplete.

12.64 points

Use of evidence-based practice in intervention plan is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

14.24 points

Use of evidence-based practice in intervention plan is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
16 points

Use of evidence-based practice in intervention plan is clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Plan for Evaluating Proposed Nursing Intervention

0 points

Plan for evaluating proposed nursing intervention omitted.
6 points

Plan for evaluating proposed nursing intervention is incomplete.

6.32 points

Plan for evaluating proposed nursing intervention is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

7.12 points

Plan for evaluating proposed nursing intervention is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

8 points

Plan for evaluating proposed nursing intervention is clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Potential Barriers and Plan to Overcome Barriers

0 points

Potential barriers and plan to overcome barriers are omitted.
6 points

Potential barriers and plan to overcome barriers are incomplete.

6.32 points

Potential barriers and plan to overcome barriers are summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support or information is needed.

7.12 points

Potential barriers and plan to overcome barriers are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

8 points

Potential barriers and plan to overcome barriers are clearly and logically presented. Relevant support and rationale are evident.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
8.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

8.85 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

9.97 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

11.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

8.4 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
8.85 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
9.97 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
11.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

7.2 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

7.58 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
8.54 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
9.6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

7.2 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
7.58 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

8.54 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
9.6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
4.8 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

5.06 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

5.7 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

6.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

Assignment: NRS 493 Benchmark – Capstone Project Change Proposal