NR662 Advanced Nursing Role Synthesis
MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENT
MSN Project Manuscript Section I-III
PURPOSE
As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse you will have many opportunities to lead evidence-based change in practice. The deliverable at the end of this course/program is a completed evidence-based practice quality improvement project prepared for dissemination. In this assignment, students will begin the dissemination process through the scholarly writing of their MSN project manuscript Sections I-III. Please refer to the MSN project template to help guide the development of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project manuscript.You may use your initial work that you started in your project proposal template in NR528 but you will need to include more details, particularly in the literature review and synthesis section.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 1: Apply a process improvement model to affect positive evidence-based change in a practice setting. (POs 1,5)
• CO 4: Disseminate findings of scholarly work. (POs 3,4,5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
This assignment will assist you with the information needed to complete the MSN project manuscript for dissemination. In this assignment you will complete all of the sections I-III of the MSN project template. Some of the sections you have already completed in previous assignments so you are allowed to re-use this information. It will be important to make sure you have reviewed and incorporated faculty feedback when adding in these sections to your manuscript from previous coursework. Make sure to adhere to the graduate level writing style expectations.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
2. Complete sections I-III of the MSN project template.
3. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
4. Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
5. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
6. Please note: If you do not receive a proficientrating in any majorcontentcategory, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Section I: Introduction and Problem Identification of the MSN-project Manuscript
50 30% Complete the MSN-Project template Section I: Introduction and Problem Identification
All areas are completed:
• Include an introduction to the MSN Project
• Summarize area of interest
- Scholarly literature is used
• Develop a problem statement
• Problem background
- Scholarly literature is used
• Identify key stakeholders
• Restate the PICO formatted clinical/practice question
Section II: Review of Literature of the MSN- project 50 30% Complete the MSN-project Template Section IIReview of Literature.
• Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice. Include summary and synthesis from NR528 Module 6 Proposal Template assignment.
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
• Include the Literature Matrix completed for NR528 Module 4 as an appendix.
• A summary of the literature search parameters
Section III: Intervention Description of the MSN- project 50 30% Complete the MSN-project Template Section IIIIntervention Description
All areas completed:
• Describe the setting for where the project is being implemented
• Discuss real or potential barriers to the change project
• Discuss ethical considerations related to project scope and implementation
-Include scholarly literature
• Discuss the expected outcomes as a result of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project
-Include scholarly literature
• Include completed Appendix I from NR529Module 6 as an Appendix in the Manuscript
• Identify and list critical milestones and tasks
Graduate-level Writing Style 10 10%
• Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
• Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
• Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
• Correct APA format for the following:
o Font style and size
o Margins and spacing
o Citation and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of 10 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.
If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted.
NR662 Advanced Nursing Role Synthesis
MODULE 4 ASSIGNMENT
MSN Project Manuscript Sections IV-V
PURPOSE
As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse you will have many opportunities to lead evidence-based change in practice. The deliverable at the end of this program is a completed evidence-based practice quality improvement project prepared for dissemination. In this assessment, students will begin the dissemination process through the scholarly writing of their MSN project manuscript Sections IV-V. Please refer the MSN project template to help guide the development of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project.You can use your work on the description of your model in NR528 Module 3 Project Model Assignment. In section IV in your manuscript however you will also need to include a discussion of how the model supports your project. Section V will be all new content based on how you implemented your project at your practicum site.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 1: Apply a process improvement model to affect positive evidence-based change in a practice setting (POs 1,5)
• CO 2: Lead an interdisciplinary team through an evidence-based change project (POs 1,2)
• CO 4: Disseminate findings of scholarly work (POs 3,4,5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
This assignment will assist you with the information needed to complete the MSN project manuscript for dissemination. In this assignment you will complete sections IV and V of the MSN project template. Some of the sections you have already completed in previous assignments so you are allowed to re-use this information. It will be important to make sure you have reviewed and incorporated faculty feedback when adding in these sections to your manuscript from previous coursework. Make sure to adhere to the graduate level writing style expectations.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
2. Complete sections IV-V of the MSN project template.
3. Make sure to include your sections I-III that you have already completed. You will be adding on to you original document that you submitted in Module 2.
4. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
5. Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
7. Please note: If you do not receive a proficientrating in any majorcontentcategory, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Section IVof the MSN-Project Manuscript: John Hopkins Model Description
55 44% Complete the MSN Project template Section IV John Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model
All areas are completed:
• A thorough description of the John Hopkins EBP model including all 19 steps
• A discussion of how the John Hopkins EBP models was used to support the project.
• Include scholarly literature
Section V areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Implementation 60 48% Complete the MSN-project Template Section V Implementation.
• Provide a practice recommendation which includes:
o An outline of the steps of the implementation (include as much detail as possible)
o The proposed intervention/solution
o Feasibility and fit for organization
o Tying back in the John Hopkins EBP model in this process.
• Scholarly literature is used
Graduate-level Writing Style
10 10% • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
• Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
• Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
• Correct APA format for the following:
o Font style and size
o Margins and spacing
o Citation and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
NR662 Advanced Nursing Role Synthesis
MODULE 6 ASSIGNMENT
MSN-Project Poster Presentation
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is for students to display the major components of their MSN Project as part of the Dissemination phase. Part of the dissemination process is to share the findings with the stakeholders of the organization. This poster will allow the student to present this information in an organized fashion. This poster could then be suitable at research conferences for use in the future. Use the poster template provided on the assignment page to complete this assignment.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 5: Disseminates scholarly work (POs 4,5)
• CO 6: Embodies the concept of extraordinary nurse through professional growth, career, and succession planning (POs 3,4)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
In this assignment, students will use the NR662 Poster template to display the purpose, method, and findings of their Capstone Projects. Use the poster template provided on the assignment page to complete this assignment.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Poster has a professional appearance. Generally, the only images used should be tables or graphs related to results.
2. Poster must include all of the following elements
a. Title and author information
b. Practice Issue and PICOT question
c. Brief review of literature
d. Intervention Description
e. Evaluation/results
f. Conclusions
3. Spacing between elements of the poster should be evenly distributed. Note than when the boxes are filled, they will expand, which decreases the spaces between boxes. You may have to adjust the size of some boxes to fit the content.
4. Reference font can be much smaller than the rest of the poster. You will only have space for a few references so chose the most important ones.
5. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
6. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
7. Citation of sources, and references must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
8. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
9. Please note: If you do not receive a proficientrating in any majorcontentcategory, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Author, Title and Organization 10 10% • Author, Title and Organization information is provided at the top of the poster.
Identification of Practice Issue and PICOT question 10 10% • Practice issue is clearly described.
• PICOT question and elements are present
Brief Review of Literature 25 25% • A logical and brief review of the literature is provided.
• Summarize key ideas, facts, and/or themes from literature that support a change in practice.
Description of Intervention 20 20% The intervention is clearly described and includes:
• Description of the setting for where the project is being implemented
• Identification and list critical milestones and tasks
Evaluation/Results and Conclusion 25 25% • The evaluation and results are clearly described.
• Conclusion is present and should represent the contribution your MSN project has made to nursing practice.
Graduate-level Writing Style 10 10%
• Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
• Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
• Correct APA format for the following
o Citation and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Total 100 100%
NR662 Advanced Nursing Role Synthesis
MODULE 7 ASSIGNMENT
MSN Project Manuscript Completion: Executive Summary & Section VI
PURPOSE
As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse you will have many opportunities to lead evidence-based change in practice. The deliverable at the end of this program is a completed evidence-based practice quality improvement project prepared for dissemination. In this assessment, students will begin the dissemination process through the scholarly writing of their MSN project manuscript Executive Summary and Section VI. Please refer the MSN project template to help guide the development of the evidence-based practice quality improvement project.This portion of your project will complete your MSN-Project manuscript.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 1: Apply a process improvement model to affect positive evidence-based change in a practice setting (POs 1,5)
• CO 2: Lead an interdisciplinary team through an evidence-based change project (POs 1,2)
• CO 4: Disseminate findings of scholarly work (POs 3,4,5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
This assignment will assist you with the information needed to complete the MSN project manuscript for dissemination. In this assignment you will complete the final section of your MSN project manuscript, Translation to Practice and Evaluation, as well as the Executive Summary. In the final section of the MSN Project Manuscript the student will include information on:
1. Data Collection Methods,
2. Evaluation
3. Dissemination, and
4. Conclusion of Project.
Please make sure to include all previous sections of your MSN-Project Manuscript so that this document is complete.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
2. Complete sections VI as well as the Executive Summary of the MSN project template.
3. Make sure to include your sections I-V that you have already completed. You will be adding on to you original document that you submitted in Module 2 and 4.
4. Include your completed Executive Summary in your MSN-Project Manuscript after the title page.
5. Make sure to include all requested appendices.
6. Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_Firstinitial_Module 7 Assignment_MSN Project Manuscript #MSN Project
7. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
8. Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
9. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
10. Please note: If you do not receive a proficientrating in any majorcontentcategory, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Section VIof the MSN-Project Manuscript: Data Collection
40 25% Complete the MSN Project template Section VI Translation to Practice and Evaluation:
Data Collection to Support Outcomes
All areas are addressed:
• Include information regarding what types of data was collected.
• Include how the data was collected and if there are any restrictions to sharing the data
• Include how the data was used to determine outcome measurement
• Include scholarly literature
Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript Evaluation 40 25% Complete the MSN-project Template Section VITranslate to Practice and Evaluation: Evaluation
All areas are addressed:
• How effective was the intervention in improving outcomes?
• Stakeholder input in regards to effectiveness of intervention
• Recommendations for improvement based on feedback?
• Discussion on how this change project impacts nursing and future research
• Brief cost/benefit analysis
• Scholarly literature is used
Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Dissemination
25 16% Complete the MSN-Project Template Section VI Translate to Practice and Evaluation: Dissemination
All areas are addressed:
• Discuss how the results of the project will be shared with the stakeholders and
• Discuss the plan for sustainability of the project
Section VI areas of the MSN- Project Manuscript: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession 25 16% Complete the MSN-Project Template Section VI Translate to Practice and Evaluation: Conclusion and Contributions to the Nursing Profession
All areas are addressed:
• Discussion conclusions about your project that can be looped back to literature.
• For each conclusion you make, cite the sources that support or contradict your findings
• Contributions your practice project has made to the body of existing scientific knowledge on this topic
Executive Summary 20 13% Each section of the Executive Summary is filled out and complete and is placed properly in the Manuscript after the title page.
All Areas Completed:
• Title and purpose of the project
• Location of the project
• Literature Synthesis
• Summary of Implementation
• Dissemination
• Placed properly in Manuscript after title page
Graduate-level Writing Style
10 5% • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
• Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
• Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
• Correct APA format for the following:
o Font style and size
o Margins and spacing
o Citation and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.
NR662 Advanced Nursing Role Synthesis
MODULE 8 ASSIGNMENT
ePortfolio Final Check and Curriculum Vita/Resume
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide learners the opportunity to develop a Curriculum Vitae(CV)/Resume and ensure completion of the ePortfolio project. Your ePortfolio will demonstrate your competence in learning the content presented to you throughout the MSN-AT degree program. Evidence from your didactic classes will help you reflect upon and demonstrate achievement of the MSN Program Outcomes. The CV/resume is part of your eportfolio as part of your career planning as an advanced practice nurse.
NR662 ePortfolio and Curriculum Vitae/Resume Assignment Guidelines and RubricPreview the document
NR662 ePortfolio document checklist
ePortfolio: This assignment will also be a part of your ePortfolio. Students are encouraged to follow the guidelines for creating the ePortfolio by clicking "ePortfolio" on the course home page.
Course Learning Outcome
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcome:
CO 5: Embody the concept of extraordinary nurse through professional growth, and career planning. (POs 3 and 4)
Final Due Date
This assignment has a due date of Wednesday 11:59 pm MT of Module 8.
Total Points Possible: 50
Assignment Overview
The student will complete a resume to upload into the ePortfolio in order to be ready for new job and career opportunities. This will also be a final check of the ePortfolio assignment to ensure that all documents identified on the MSN ePortfolio document have been loaded into the ePortfolio.
Create a brief cover letter and a curriculum vita (CV) as part of the professional ePortfolio.
A CV is a longer, more detailed summary of your professional activities and resumes are usually only one-two pages long. At this stage in your career, your CV will probably be short.
The cover letter should include a short statement about yourself and your career (the professional statement) as well as 2-4 professional goals. The CV includes information about your educational background, professional experiences, scholarly work, awards, honors, and affiliations. The CV must be factual, well organized and free from errors.
While the format for a cover letter and CV can vary, the writing style and format must be internally consistent; APA format is not required. The CV must follow a professional outline; the outline below provides you with the standard information contained in a CV. If you have not had the opportunity in your career to accomplish some of the milestones listed, delete that area and move on to the next part of the CV.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Complete a thorough Curriculum Vita/Resume with Cover letter and upload into the ePortfolio.
Follow the template below for creation of your CV/Resume.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category).
