DNP 815 Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models
DNP 815 Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models
Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models
Assessment Description
Evidence-based practice (EBP) results from the integration of available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to individualize care and promote effective care decision-making. The Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project focuses on a measurable patient outcome from the perspective of a departmental, local health service, organizational, or community-level need. It is not an individual practice change. All projects will require the use of both a nursing theory and an EBP change model.
For the DPI Project, the theoretical framework is based on nursing theory. The primary purpose of nursing theory is to improve practice by allowing nurses to articulate and translate evidence that justifies methodology for practice change, which in turn may positively impact patient outcomes. The relationship between theory and practice is reciprocal. The practice is the basis for the development of nursing theory, whereas nursing theory must be validated in practice.
An EBP change model guides nurses in translating existing research into practice by using a systematic approach to implement the best evidence into clinical practice. Change models also aid in the sustainability of an EBP change. Evidence-based practice change models come from a variety of sources. Examples of models for EBP are the Johns-Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model, the Stetler model, and the Iowa model of evidence-based practice to promote quality care. Other models are based on business management, examples include Kotter’s 8-step change model, Kurt Lewin’s change model, and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA). Although there are many models to choose from, the DPI Project requires an appropriate linkage of the nursing theory to the appropriate change model for your DPI Project.
General Guidelines:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- Use the “Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models” template, located in the DC Network under the “DNP-815 or DNP-815A” folders, to complete this assignment.
- This assignment requires that at least four peer-reviewed scholarly articles published in the past 5 years related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each seminal (original/empirical) nursing theory and evidence-based change model
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is 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.
Directions:
This section identifies and describes the nursing theory and evidence-based change model to be used as the theoretical foundations for the DPI Project.
Following the “Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models” template, the following sections are required to be completed substantively:
Write a paper (1,500-2000 words) discussing the nursing theory and evidence-based change model to be used as the theoretical foundations for the DPI Project. Refer to the “Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models” template to complete this section.
Portfolio Practice Immersion Hours:
It may be possible to earn portfolio practice immersion hours for this assignment. Enter the following after the References section of your paper:
Practice Immersion Hours Completion Statement DNP-815A
I, (Vera U), verify that I have completed and logged (10 ) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I also have tracked said practice immersion hours in the Lopes Activity Tracker for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice immersion preceptor/mentor before the end of the course.
Rubric
Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models – Rubric
Criteria Description
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples is not present.
- Excellent
19.5 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
17.94 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
17.16 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
15.6 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical (CTE) Linkages
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Selected Theory
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete. An evaluation of the selected theory is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Empirical Indicators
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of Research Findings
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the research findings is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Utility and Soundness of the Practice Theory
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is not present.
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
- Excellent
6.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
- Good
5.98 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
- Excellent
6.5 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
- Good
5.98 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.
- Excellent
6.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- Good
5.98 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Criteria Description
Paper Format Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.
- Excellent
10.4 points
All format elements are correct.
- Good
9.57 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
- Satisfactory
9.15 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
8.32 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources Citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
- Excellent
9.1 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- Good
8.37 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- Satisfactory
8.01 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
7.28 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models – Rubric
Criteria Description
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples is not present.
- Excellent
19.5 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
17.94 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
17.16 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
15.6 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
A translation and application of a selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples are not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical (CTE) Linkages
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Selected Theory
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the CTE linkages is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete. An evaluation of the selected theory is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the selected theory is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Empirical Indicators
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the empirical indicators is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of Research Findings
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the research findings is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the research findings is not present.
Criteria Description
Evaluation of the Utility and Soundness of the Practice Theory
- Excellent
14.3 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
- Good
13.16 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
- Satisfactory
12.58 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present but at a perfunctory level.
- Less Than Satisfactory
11.44 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
An evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory is not present.
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
- Excellent
6.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
- Good
5.98 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
- Excellent
6.5 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
- Good
5.98 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.
- Excellent
6.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- Good
5.98 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
- Satisfactory
5.72 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.2 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Criteria Description
Paper Format Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.
- Excellent
10.4 points
All format elements are correct.
- Good
9.57 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
- Satisfactory
9.15 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
8.32 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources Citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
- Excellent
9.1 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- Good
8.37 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- Satisfactory
DNP 815 Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models
8.01 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
7.28 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Grading Rubric
| Performance Category | 100% or highest level of performance
100% 16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88% 14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81% 13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68% 11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56% 9 points
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Failing level
of performance 55% or less 0 points |
| 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. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Grammar, Syntax, APA
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| Participation
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| Due Date Requirements | Demonstrated all of the following:
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
Demonstrates one or less of the following.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
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