Develop a nursing policy based on a specific patient safety initiative. Include the following:
- The specific patient safety initiative
- Purpose of the policy
- Policy objective – include desired metrics or outcomes
- Identify roles that will be impacted by the policy
- Policy statement
- Policy details – thoroughly describe
- How often will the policy be revised?
- Who is responsible for oversight and monitoring? What will be measured to determine effectiveness of the policy?
- References to support the policy
Document Type/Template
Criteria Ratings
Scholarly Writing
Affirmed Writing is formal in language, avoiding colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Not Affirmed Writing includes colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Writing Mechanics
Affirmed Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (1-2 errors)
Not Affirmed Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 2 errors)
Clarity of Content
Affirmed
Writing demonstrates a strong connection between ideas, ensuring that the reader can follow the logical progression of the arguments.
Not Affirmed
Writing lacks a connection between ideas, and there is no logical progression of the arguments.
All Aspects Addressed
Affirmed Writing addresses multiple relevant aspects of the topic with sufficient detail and analysis, providing a thorough understanding.
Not Affirmed Writing fails to address relevant aspects of the topic with insufficient detail or analysis.
APA Sources (when appropriate)
Affirmed
Citations and references follow the APA style guide, with less than 2 errors.
Not Affirmed
Citations and references are not included when appropriate or do not follow the appropriate APA style guide. There are more than 2 errors.
This formative assessment aims to evaluate your ability to critically assess a nursing theory or framework, identify areas for improvement in conceptual clarity, and propose revisions to enhance its applicability in modern clinical practice.
Instructions:
- Select a Nursing Theory or Framework:
- Choose a nursing theory or conceptual framework that you believe could benefit from improved conceptual clarity. This could be a well-known theory such as Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory, Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory, or Roy’s Adaptation Model, or a lesser-known framework.
- Evaluate the Theory’s Conceptual Clarity:
- Briefly describe the theory and its key concepts. Evaluate the clarity and coherence of these concepts. Consider the following:
- Are the concepts clearly defined?
- Do the concepts relate to one another logically?
- Are the definitions of these concepts relevant to contemporary clinical practice?
- Are there any gaps, ambiguities, or vague terms that may hinder practical application?
- Propose Revisions to Improve Conceptual Clarity:
- Suggest specific changes to the theory’s concepts or relationships between concepts that would enhance its clarity and improve its application in today’s healthcare environment. These revisions should address current challenges in nursing practice, such as technological advancements, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, or evolving healthcare systems.
- Discuss the Potential Impact of Your Revisions:
- Explain how the proposed revisions would make the theory more relevant and practical for guiding clinical decision-making and improving patient outcomes in today’s healthcare setting. Consider how your revisions could support evidence-based practice, foster patient engagement, or enhance nursing interventions.
Document Type/Template
Criteria Ratings
Scholarly Writing
Affirmed Writing is formal in language, avoiding colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Not Affirmed Writing includes colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Writing Mechanics
Affirmed Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (1-2 errors)
Not Affirmed Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 2 errors)
Clarity of Content
Affirmed
Writing demonstrates a strong connection between ideas, ensuring that the reader can follow the logical progression of the arguments.
Not Affirmed
Writing lacks a connection between ideas, and there is no logical progression of the arguments.
All Aspects Addressed
Affirmed Writing addresses multiple relevant aspects of the topic with sufficient detail and analysis, providing a thorough understanding.
Not Affirmed Writing fails to address relevant aspects of the topic with insufficient detail or analysis.
APA Sources (when appropriate)
Affirmed
Citations and references follow the APA style guide, with less than 2 errors.
Not Affirmed
Citations and references are not included when appropriate or do not follow the appropriate APA style guide. There are more than 2 errors.
Ensuring Quality Care is Delivered
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a 20-slide PowerPoint presentation.
Be thorough and include rationale and references for your recommendations.
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Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1
Course: DNP845 Sect1 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Content/Quality
of Information
Weight: 40%
/ 40
0
points
Topic is
inappropriate to
assignment, not
based on scholarly
information (if
required), unclear
and difficult to
understand, no
hyperlinks to
credible sites; did
not include required
assignment
components; slide
notes missing (if
required).
28
points
Topic is mostly
covered and
appropriate to
assignment, but not
based on scholarly
information (if
required); mostly
clear and
understandable;
may contain
hyperlinks to non-
credible sites; some
of required
assignment
components are
present; minimal
use of slide notes (if
required).
32
points
Good coverage of
topic and
appropriate to
assignment; sound,
research-based (if
required)
information; clear
and understandable;
hyperlinks to
credible sites; all
required assignment
components are
accurate and
present; slide notes
used appropriately
if required
(
).
40
points
In-depth coverage
of topic and
assignment
components;
outstanding clarity
of information;
detailed slide notes
ensure all required
content is well
explained (if
required).
|
Presentation
Weight: 20%
|
0 points
Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides.
|
14 points
Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat
disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/subheadings may detract from presentation.
|
16 points
Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/subheadings are used appropriately to organize the presentation.
|
20 points
Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content.
|
/ 20
|
|
Use of
Multimedia,
Graphics,
Diagrams, and/or
Illustrations
Weight: 30%
|
0 points
Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole.
|
21 points
Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content.
|
24 points
Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately.
|
30 points
Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation.
|
/ 30
|
Total
/ 100
Writing,
Mechanics, and
APA Weight: 10%
/ 10
0
points
Style is
inappropriate or
does not address
given audience,
purpose, etc.
Inconsistent
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation;
APA format and
style are not
evident throughout
the presentation.
7
points
Style is somewhat
appropriate to given
audience and
purpose. Repetitive
mechanical errors
distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language, sentence
structure, and/or
word choice are
present. There are
missing APA
elements or some
are incorrectly
formatted
throughout the
presentation.
points
8
Style is appropriate
to the given
audience and
purpose. Word
choice is specific
and purposeful, and
somewhat varied
throughout.
Minimal mechanical
or typographical
errors are present,
but are not overly
distracting.
Reference slide and
in-text citations
have few formatting
errors.
points
10
Style shows
originality and
creativity. Word
choice is dynamic
and varied. Free of
mechanical and
typographical
errors. Reference
slide and other in-
text citations are
formatted correctly
using APA elements.
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Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
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Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
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Overall Score
Level 1
0
points minimum
Level 2
70
points minimum
Level 3
80
points minimum
Level 4
100
points minimum
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Ensuring Quality Care is Delivered
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a 20-slide PowerPoint presentation.
Be thorough and include rationale and references for your recommendations.
Be sure to completely answer all the points below.
Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation.
Support your content with at least four (4) sources throughout your presentation.
Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation.
Include a slide for your references at the end.
Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Include detailed speaker notes for each slide. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Performing in the role of a DNP, you determine a need for a practice change to improve the quality of care and outcomes. You are to prepare a presentation for the staff. The presentation should be based on research and evidence from the literature to justify the implementation.
· Identify the problem and background and need for quality improvement.
· Describe the theoretical or conceptual framework that will support your recommendation for the practice change.
· Address a plan to measure and evaluate outcomes; include the implications and significance for nursing practice.
Include slides as follows:
· Introduction (1 slide)
· Identify the problem (1 slide)
· Background (2 slides)
· Quality improvement needs (2 slides)
· Theoretical or conceptual frameworks description (3 slides)
· Recommendations for practice change based on theoretical or conceptual frameworks (4 slides)
· Plan to measure and evaluate outcomes (4 slides)
· Implications and significance for nursing practice (4 slides)
· References (1 slide)
You might find the C-T-E model (included in Butts & Rich, fig. 5-2) to be useful.
Be clear and convincing, remember that you are attempting to change practice behaviors that should be maintained and sustained as part of the healthcare delivery at your organization.
1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.
3. Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
· Length: 20-slide PowerPoint presentation; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
· Structure: APA style, including an introduction, rationale, conclusion, references, and detailed speaker notes for each slide.
· References: Use the APA style citations and references for all resources used to support the content. Include at least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.
· Format: Save your assignment as a PowerPoint document (.pptx)
Required test books.
Masters, K. (2023).Role development in professional nursing practice (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284233421. Look over chapters 1, 2, 3
Butts, J.B. & Rich, K.L. (2022). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN:9781284228823. Look over chapters 1, 2, & 3.
APA FORMAT, AND REFERENCES, peer-reviewed scholarly resources cited in APA format from 2020-2025 only. (Within the last five years)
Please do not solely use a website as your scholarly reference. It is fine to use it as a supplement, but all journal articles or text should be referenced.
Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal..
