syllabus_DNP-815A MS WORD
syllabus_DNP-815A MS WORD
Scientific Underpinnings
Last Updated: Nov 6, 2021, 12:15 AM
DNP-815A 3 Credits Nov 4, 2021 – Jan 12, 2022
Course Description
This course creates a base for the application of science into advanced nursing practice and includes philosophical, ethical, and historical foundations. Nursing science frames the development of theories and concepts to guide nursing practice and determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena. Learners are expected to integrate and synthesize core program competencies and specialty practice requirements necessary to demonstrate proficiency in advanced nursing practice in the DNP Practice Immersion Workspace. Practice immersion hours: Learners are required to document a minimum of 50 practice hours (25 direct and 25 indirect) in association with this course. Practicum/field experience hours: 50. Prerequisite: DNP-810A.
Instructor Contact Information
Sandi McDermott
Suzanne Kronsberg
Class Resources
DNP-815A Discussion Questions
Optional: ThinkingStorm
For additional information, the following is recommended:
ThinkingStorm is an online tutoring resource that provides flexible support to supplement traditional educational environments. The tutoring center is remotely accessible to GCU learners with a computer and an internet connection and offers convenient hours for learners with busy schedules. ThinkingStorm tutoring includes a writing center that offers 24/7 submission-based writing support, as well as live writing support across the curriculum.
If you are interested in utilizing ThinkingStorm’s writing support, submit your documents chapter by chapter, rather than as a full manuscript.
To assist learners with their success at the university, GCU will pay for the first 10 hours of a learner’s annual ThinkingStorm activity. Learners are responsible for usage charges after the first 10 hours.
To access ThinkingStorm, click on the link provided and select the yellow “Go to ThinkingStorm” button. Do not attempt to access the Learning Lounge, which will not work for DNP learners.
https://www.thinkingstorm.com/GCUinfo.aspx
SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
Access the GCU Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) site and bookmark it to use in this and subsequent DNP courses.
DNP-815A Course Revision History
Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work
Read “Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work,” located on the Grand Canyon University website. https://www.gcu.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/Statement-IFLW.pdf
Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview
Cosgrove, M. (2006). Foundations of Christian thought: Faith, learning, and the Christian worldview. Kregel Publications. ISBN-13: 9780825424342
LopesWrite
Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite. https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/201277380-LopesWrite
Optional: Grammarly
For additional information, the following is recommended:
Grammarly is an online writing assistance app that reviews written submissions and suggests context-specific corrections for grammar, spelling, word usage, wordiness, style, punctuation, and plagiarism. The reasoning for each suggested correction is provided, allowing users to make informed decisions about how to correct writing issues.
Grammarly can be installed as free browser extension, though Grammarly Premium requires an annual subscription. This subscription is not a GCU-required purchase, but it is strongly recommended to DNP learners.
https://www.grammarly.com/premium
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Butts, J. B., & Rich, K. L. (Eds.). (2018). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13: 9781284112245
Library Walk Through Tutorial
If you have not already done so, view the “Library Walk Through Tutorial.”
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/?mediaElement=87A13BAE-9FC3-E911- A1DC-005056BD7343
DC Network and DNP PI Workspace
The DNP Practice Immersion (PI) Workspace is a dynamic online learning community designated specifically for scholars in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program as a forum in which to communicate, create, collaborate, and share information with other DNP learners and faculty members at Grand Canyon University throughout the program. It is located within the DC Network and is a page dedicated to the DNP program and its learners.
The DNP PI Workspace is where you will find all the required programmatic resources for this and all courses in the program. You will need to access this essential course component as soon as you are provided your GCU email and password, as you will be using resources immediately on the course start date.
If you experience any problems in logging into the DNP PI Workspace, please contact the instructor and the site administrator as soon as possible to gain or restore access.
Topic 1: Worldview and Foundations of Nursing Sciences
Nov 4, 2021 – Nov 10, 2021 Max Points: 130
Resources
Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview
Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview.
Nursing Theory
Read
Dewey, J. (2020). Nursing theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapters 1-3 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Caring From a Christian Worldview: Exploring Nurses’ Source of Caring , Faith Practices, and View of Nursing
Read:
Rieg, L. S., Newbanks, R. S., & Sprunger, R. (2018). Caring from a Christian worldview: Exploring nurses’ source of
caring, faith practices, and view of nursing. Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(3), 168-173. https://doi.org/10.1097/ CNJ.0000000000000474
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Looking Forward: The Use of a Faith Community Nursing Theory to Underpin Research and Guide Practice
Read
Knighten, M. L., & Ziebarth, D. (2020). Looking forward: The use of a faith community nursing theory to underpin research and guide practice. Perspectives: A Newsletter for Faith Community Nurses, 19(2), 10–13.
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Synchronicity in Human-Space-Time: A Theory of Nursing Engagement in a Global Community
Read:
Lim-Saco, F., Kilat, C. M., & Locsin, R. (2018). Synchronicity in human–space–time: A theory of nursing engagement in a global community. International Journal for Human Caring, 22(1), 1–10. https://
doi.org/10.20467/1091-5710.22.1.pg44
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The Theory of the Art of Nursing and the Practice of Human Care Quality
Read:
Alligood, M. R., & Fawcett, J. (2017). The theory of the art of nursing and the practice of human care quality. Visions: The Journal of Rogerian Nursing Science, 23(1), 4–12.
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Assessments
Class Introductions
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 6, 2021, 11:59 PM 0
Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging?
Preconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 10, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed-upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project.
A preconference meeting is intended for the learner and preceptor/mentor to review course- and learner-specific learning objectives: the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the learner and preceptor/mentor during this practice immersion experience. All faculty and preceptor/mentor information will be given to each party by the learner. Any course or program information requested by the preceptor/mentor will be provided by the learner.
During this meeting, the learner and preceptor/mentor will discuss the course and practice immersion goals, including any projects that are to take place. The faculty will review the submitted document and must approve proposed projects at this time. The faculty will also send an introductory email to the preceptor/mentor.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course.
Locate and download Individual Success Plan (ISP) and Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) timeline documents in the DNP PI Workspace.
Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DNP PI Workspace and identify which domains, competencies, and milestones apply to this course. Note: Not all courses have milestones.
Determine what practice immersion experiences you plan to seek in order to address each competency. Include how many hours you plan to set aside to meet your goals. Learners will apply concepts from each of their core courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice.
Use the ISP to develop a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and how competencies will be met. Show all of the major milestones and deliverables in the timeline.
Within the ISP, ensure you identify specific deliverables which can include the following: individualized DNP practice immersion contracts; comprehensive log of practice immersion hours applied to doctoral-level learning outcomes; learner evaluations; preceptor/mentor evaluations; current and updated CV; scholarly activities; GCU DNP competency self-assessment; reflective journal; course goals and plan for how competencies and practice immersion hours will be met; faculty and preceptor/mentor approvals of course goals and documented practice immersion hours; and DPI Project milestones.
A preconference and a postconference/evaluation between learners and preceptors/mentors are mandatory for all learners enrolled in all DNP courses (from DNP-805 and DNP-815A on). Conferences may be conducted face- to-face or via technology. A copy of the wet-ink or digitally (digital identifier) signed document must be uploaded into the digital classroom no later than the end of Topic 1.
Overall course- and learner-specific objectives: These objectives should be discussed during each conference, as learners are responsible for completing all experiences as mandated for the program.
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. Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the learning management system. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Directions:
- Identify the specific deliverables you will complete throughout this course from those defined above with your faculty. Update your faculty/chair with any revisions or changes to the
- List the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice immersion hour and competency requirements throughout this How might you overcome these challenges?
- Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the ISP resource, and type in your signature (learner only) and the date on which you completed the Read the information in the ISP document, including the following: Learner Expectations, Derivation of the ISP, and Instructions for Completing the ISP.
- Follow the instructions and complete the
Reflective Analysis Case Report Component Paper
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points
Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 10, 2021, 11:59 PM 80
In this assignment, learners are required to construct a reflective analysis incorporating a personal nursing philosophy. The Reflective Analysis Case Report Component Paper assignment may be written in first-person language as appropriate to express personal perspectives but must otherwise adhere to the guidelines below.
General Guidelines:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
A minimum of three peer-reviewed references published within the last 5 years is required.
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:
Compose a reflective analysis (1,000-1,250 words) incorporating your personal philosophy of nursing, including the following core elements:
- What is your central belief about the individual person?
- How does your personal worldview influence your approach to patients?
- What constitutes the environment?
- How do the individual and the environment interact?
- What is your view of health?
- How does illness relate to health?
- How do you think nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing?
- What is the central reason for the existence of nursing?
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Topic 1 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 6, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Read the “Discussion Forum Philosophy” to acquaint yourself with the expectations of doctoral learners posting in the discussion forum. Define the process of theory building. Identify a historical change or event that had significant impact on the development of nursing theory. Discuss the effect of the change/event on nursing from that point forward, the contribution(s) to nursing that resulted, and how it relates now to successfully preparing the DNP for practice. Provide examples and literature support.
Topic 1 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 8, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Select a nursing theory that you will use to guide your DNP Project. Define the nursing theory and explain its role and contribution to the profession of nursing and how this nursing theory will guide your DNP Project.
Topic 1 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 10, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 2: Nursing Theory – Guided Practice
Nov 11, 2021 – Nov 17, 2021 Max Points: 130
Resources
A Nursing Metaparadigm Perspective of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care
Read:
Subrata, S. A., & Phuphaibul, R. (2019). A nursing metaparadigm perspective of diabetic foot ulcer care. British Journal of Nursing, 28(6), S38–S50. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2019.28.6.S38
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Usefulness of Nursing Theory‐Guided Practice: An Integrative Review
Read:
Younas, A., & Quennell, S. (2019). Usefulness of nursing theory‐guided practice: An integrative review. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 33(3), 540-555.
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Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice: Integration Into Clinical Practice
Read:
Gomez, N. J., Castner, D., & Hain, D. (2017). Nephrology nursing scope and standards of practice: Integration into clinical practice. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 44(1), 19–27.
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Assessments
DPI Project Milestone : Outline of 10 Strategic Points Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 17, 2021, 11:59 PM 100
The Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project incorporates 10 key or strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the project is doable, valuable, and credible. These points, which provide a guide or vision for the project, are present in almost any research. These 10 points are defined and instructions for completion of the DPI Project Milestone: Outline of 10 Strategic Points assignment are provided in the “10 Strategic Points” resource located in the DC Network.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to the beginning 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:
- Access the DC Network and download “10 Strategic “
- Complete the
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Topic 2 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 13, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning. Describe how inductive versus deductive reasoning is used in your chosen nursing theory. Provide examples and literature support.
Topic 2 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 15, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Select a nursing model or theory from the Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing textbook to use for your DNP Project. What are the key concepts and components of the nursing theory that you selected and how are they defined? Create an example describing the application to an area of your DNP Project. Provide examples and literature support.
Topic 2 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 17, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 3: Middle-Range Theories
Nov 18, 2021 – Nov 24, 2021 Max Points: 160
Resources
A Theoretical Model of Spousal Caregiving Postintensive Care
Read:
Burns, M. E. (2019). A theoretical model of spousal caregiving postintensive care. Nursing Science Quarterly, 32(2), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318419826230
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Middle Range Theories
Read:
Liehr, P., & Smith, M. J. (2017). Middle range theories. In J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company. Credo Reference.
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A Proposed Middle-Range Theory of Nursing in Hypertension Care
Read:
Drevenhorn, E. (2018). A proposed middle-range theory of nursing in hypertension care. International Journal of Hypertension, 2018, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2858253
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapter 5 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Assessments
Connecting Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Change Models
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 24, 2021, 11:59 PM 130
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Topic 3 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 20, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Compare and contrast a minimum of two middle range theories and describe how one of these middle range theories could serve as a foundation for direct practice improvement. Provide examples and literature support. Explain how these theories guide nursing practice and how nursing practice and theories guide research.
Topic 3 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 22, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Conduct a literature search in the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) using the terms middle range theory, mid-range theory, and nursing. Select one of the articles in which the development of a middle range theory is the major focus of the paper. Share the article citation and describe how the theory was developed.
Topic 3 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 24, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 4: Ethical Theories
Nov 25, 2021 – Dec 1, 2021 Max Points: 95
Resources
Knowing-Doing-Valuing as Systems of Cocreations: A Germinal Theory on Ethical Caring
Read:
Renosa, M. D. C. (2016). Knowing-doing-valuing as systems of cocreations: A germinal theory on ethical caring.
International Journal for Human Caring, 20(2), 60–75. https://doi.org/10.20467/1091-5710.20.2.60
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Analysis of an Ethical Conflict in Practice
Read:
Esposito, C. L. (2017). Analysis of an ethical conflict in practice. Journal of the New York State Nurses Association, 45(2), 13–18.
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Applying the Institute for Global Ethics’ Ethical Fitness Model to Occupational and Environmental Health Practice Issues
Read:
Edgar, P. H., & Wachs, J. (2004). Resolving ethical dilemmas: Applying the Institute for Global Ethics’ Ethical Fitness Model to occupational and environmental health practice issues. AAOHN Journal, 50(1), 40-46.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/216507990205000110
Ethical Decision-Making for Nurses Treating Acute Pain in Patients With Opioid Abuse History
Read:
Sturdivant, T. (2020). Ethical decision-making for nurses treating acute pain in patients with opioid abuse history.
MEDSURG Nursing, 29(1), 9–17.
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Ethical Competence: A Concept Analysis
Read:
Kulju, K., Stolt, M., Suhonen, R., & Leino-Kilpi, H. (2016). Ethical competence: A concept analysis. Nursing Ethics, 23(4), 401-412. https://doi-org/10.1177/0969733014567025
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Assessments
PICOT-D Question Submission
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 1, 2021, 11:59 PM 50
The purpose of this assignment (noncredit) is to present your final PICOT-D question for your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project to your faculty for any last-minute changes needed before your Final PICOT-D submission for program approval in Topic 7.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
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 not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
- Using the “PICOT-D Question Template,” located in the DC Network, fully fill out the PICOT-D question using all templated statements and ensuring your original research articles are listed to the assignment
- Utilize feedback received on prior PICOT Question Submissions (DNP-801A, DNP 805A and DNP-815A).
- The PICOT-D Question Template must be saved using this format: Learner first name.learner last name.course#.date.doc. Example: Mary.Smith.DNPXXX.XX.XX.2020.doc (if not labeled correctly, this submission
will be not be reviewed and will be returned to you)
- Make sure you made 100% of all the previous changes from your previous
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Lopes Activity Tracker Submission
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 1, 2021, 11:59 PM 15
For this assignment, you will need to submit a summary of practice immersion hours earned up to this point in the course. All practice immersion hours showing on this summary must be approved by your preceptor/mentor. It is your responsibility to ensure your preceptor/mentor approves all submissions within 72 hours. Download a summary of your practicum hours from Lopes Activity Tracker. Save the file and submit it through the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
This submission is required in order to receive a final grade in the course. In order to receive a passing grade in the course, learners are required to have met the required number of approved practicum hours.
Topic 4 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 27, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Describe a recent or current ethical issue you have faced in nursing practice or which has attained national attention. Discuss the application of ethical theories or principles to the issue. Provide examples or use your DNP Project if you have any potential ethical issues /concerns and describe how you will address this? Provide literature support.
Topic 4 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM Nov 29, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Based on your response to Topic 4 DQ 1, provide a decision tree of how you came to the decision of ethical theory application. Table 1: “Checkpoints for Ethical Decision Making,” in the article “Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Applying the Institute for Global Ethics’ Ethical Fitness’ Model to Occupational and Environmental Health Practice Issues,” provides a model for guidance.
Topic 4 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 1, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 5: Biophysical and Psychosocial Theories I
Dec 2, 2021 – Dec 8, 2021 Max Points: 90
Resources
Where Do You Think You Are? A Grounded Theory Study of the Critical Factors Triggering the Existence and Fueling the Persistence of Incivility in Nursing
Read:
Samson-Mojares, R. A., Chin, C. R., Colvin, M. K., & Umadhay, T. (2019). Where do you think you are? A grounded theory study of the critical factors triggering the existence and fueling the persistence of incivility in nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives, 40(3), 133-138. https://doi-org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000397
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapters 10 and 11 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Borrowed Theory (Nursing)
Read:
Mazzei, M. (2020). Borrowed theory (nursing). Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
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Using Health Psychology to Help Patients: Theories of Behaviour Change
Read:
Barley, E., & Lawson, V. (2016). Using health psychology to help patients: Theories of behaviour change. British Journal of Nursing, 25(16), 924–927.
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Development of a Theory of Wisdom-in-Action for Clinical Nursing
Read:
Matney, S. A., Avant, K., Clark, L., & Staggers, N. (2020). Development of a theory of wisdom-in-action for clinical nursing. Advances in Nursing Science, 43(1), 28. https://doi-org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000304
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Assessments
DPI Project Milestone: Outline of 10 Strategic Points – Revision
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 8, 2021, 11:59 PM 50
The purpose of this assignment is to utilize the feedback you received on your DPI Project Milestone: Outline of 10 Strategic Points assignment you submitted in Topic 2. Ensure that you have incorporated all suggested changes and revisions from your instructor. Keep in mind your project will continue to evolve as you advance through the program. This is expected. It is essential that you continue to refine your 10 Strategic Points in subsequent courses.
General Requirements:
Access the DC Network and download “10 Strategic Points.”
Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
Complete the “10 Strategic Points” document. Include all suggested changes and revisions from your instructor.
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Midterm Conference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 8, 2021, 11:59 PM 10
The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed-upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project.
A midterm conference will occur no later than Topic 5 and is intended for the learner, faculty, and preceptor/mentor to discuss learner progress toward meeting the course goals. The faculty member will meet with the preceptor/ mentor to conduct the learner’s midterm conference evaluation, whether in person or virtually. The preceptor/mentor will meet with the learner to review the evaluation form (either in person or virtually). If there are areas that need improvement, the faculty will meet with the learner to complete a remediation form.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course.
Use the Individual Success Plan (ISP) developed in Topic 1 as a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and how competencies will be met. All of the major milestones and deliverables should be indicated in the timeline.
Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of the signed document will be uploaded into the classroom no later than the end of Topic 5.
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. Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the learning management system. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Directions:
- Complete required practice immersion
- Completion work associated with program competencies and work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI)
- Follow the instructions and complete the
Topic 5 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 4, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Learning theories have implications for advanced practice nurses outside the classroom. Share an example describing the application of learning theory in relation to your DNP Project.
Topic 5 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 6, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Health behavior change theories suggest behavior change as a “process,” not an “event.” Propose a health behavior change theory that corresponds to your DNP Project.
Topic 5 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 8, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 6: Biophysical and Psychosocial Theories II
Dec 9, 2021 – Dec 15, 2021 Max Points: 30
Resources
A New Leadership Development Model for Nursing Education
Read:
Miles, J. M., & Scott, E. S. (2019). A new leadership development model for nursing education. Journal of Professional Nursing, 35(1), 5-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2018.09.009
https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S8755722318301534
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Review Chapters 10-14 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
A Theory of Cultural Humility
Read:
Foronda, C. (2020). A theory of cultural humility. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 31(1), 7-12. https:// doi.org/10.1177/1043659619875184
https://journals-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.1177/1043659619875184
The Impact of Prolonged Economic Downturns and Economic Crises on the Nursing Profession
Read:
Kai-Lit Phua, K-L., & Hue, J-W. (2015). The impact of prolonged economic downturns and economic crises on the nursing profession. Nursing Economic$, 33(4), 227–232.
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Assessments
Topic 6 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 9, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 11, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Psychosocial theory in nursing practice includes factors, such as self-efficacy, stress and coping, learned helplessness, and social support. Choose one aspect of a psychosocial theory that relates to your DNP Project.
Topic 6 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 9, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 13, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Economic theory must be utilized by the DNP-prepared nurse. How can economic theory be applied to your proposed DNP Project?
Topic 6 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 9, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 15, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 7: Organization and System Theories
Dec 16, 2021 – Dec 22, 2021 Max Points: 215
Resources
Understanding the Autonomy–Meaningful Work Relationship in Nursing: A Theoretical Framework
Read:
Both-Nwabuwe, J. M. C., Lips-Wiersma, M., Dijkstra, M. T. M., & Beersma, B. (2020). Understanding the autonomy– meaningful work relationship in nursing: A theoretical framework. Nursing Outlook, 68(1), 104–113. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2019.05.008
https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0029655418305207
An Enduring Crisis: Nurse Leaders’ Perspectives
Read:
Lacey, S. R. (2020). An enduring crisis: Nurse leaders’ perspectives. Nursing Economic$, 38(5), 258–266.
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Systems Theories (Psychology)
Read:
Lalande, D., & Baumeister, R. F. (2019). Systems theories (psychology). Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
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Organizational Theory
Read:
Dziak, M. (2020). Organizational theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapters 6, 15, and 16 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Through the Looking Glass: Reimagining Nursing Professional Governance in the Age of Complexity
Read:
Crow, G., Hahn, J., & French-Bravo, M. (2019). Through the looking glass: Reimagining nursing professional
governance in the age of complexity. Nurse Leader, 17(1), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2018.09.008 https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2018.09.008
Assessments
Final PICOT-D Approval Form
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 22, 2021, 11:59 PM 50
The purpose of this assignment (noncredit) is to submit your Final PICOT-D for your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project to be reviewed and approved by the college. This will be the final approved PICOT-D to be used in your DPI Project. There will be no further changes to the PICOT-D statement after receiving written approval from the DNP team. If you do have to change your PICOT-D statement, you must work with your current course Instructor to review and approve any possible changes and your Instructor must notify the DNP Program Lead for permission to make any changes. Making a change to your PICOT-D statement past this date will lead to a delay and your and success in this program. There must be a significant and valid documented reason to change this PICOT-D statement going forward.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
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 not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Utilize feedback received on prior PICOT-D Question Submissions (DNP-801A, DNP-805A, and any previously given in the DNP-815A course).
You are required to use your GCU email address when communicating with GCU systems and to always to include your current faculty. Most of the systems you will submit work to going forward may not recognize your personal email and send your emails to a junk mail folder, and you may not be aware of this.
Directions:
- Using the “Final PICOT-D Question Template,” submit your final PICOT question for college review to the assignment
- Submit your final PICOT question to PICOTDNP@gcu.edu using your gcu.edu email only, and CC your faculty member.
- Upload only the completed “Final PICOT-D Question ” No other documents will be accepted.
- The “Final PICOT-D Question Template” must be saved using this format: Learner first name.learner last name.course#.date.doc. Example: Mary.Smith.DNPXXX.XX.XX.2020.doc (if not labeled correctly, this submission will be not be reviewed and will be returned to you).
- Failure to submit this document can result in failing the course, late assignments are not accepted for this submission.
- After you have obtained approval, you are required to submit that approval into each DNP course moving forward as proof of your PICOT-D
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Case Report: Application of Theory to Organizational Mission, Vision, and the Christian Worldview
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 22, 2021, 11:59 PM 135
For this assignment, learners explain how personal knowledge and skills gained in this course assist in solving their Direct Practice Improvement Project practice problem, and how the Christian worldview is supported within your project’s purpose and the project site’s organizational mission and vision.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
This assignment uses a template, located in the DNP-815A folder in the DC Network, titled “Case Report: DPI Project Application of Theory to Organizational Mission and Vision, and Christian Worldviews.”
This assignment requires that at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed, sources related to this topic with at least one in-text citation for each source.
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:
Construct a case report (2,000-2,250 words) using your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project’s purpose, problem, and clinical questions. Apply your chosen nursing theory and evidence-based change model from the Topic 3 assignment to support your DPI Project. Your case report must include the headings provided below. Refer to the “Case Report: DPI Project Application of Theory to Organizational Mission and Vision, and Christian Worldviews” template, located in the DNP-815A folder in the DC Network, to complete your assignment. The specific criteria for this assignment are located on this template.
Case Report Background Christian Worldviews
Organization’s Mission and Vision to Theory and Model Pulling It Together
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, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) 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.
Topic 7 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 18, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Explain the common characteristics of complex adaptive systems. How can the DNP-prepared nurse apply the concepts of a complex adaptive system to patient care?
Topic 7 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 20, 2021, 11:59 PM 5
Examine change theories in scholarly literature. Describe the application of a change theory from the perspective of a DNP-prepared nurse in relation to the proposed changes in your DNP Project.
Topic 7 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM Dec 22, 2021, 11:59 PM 20
Topic 8: Science-Based Theories
Jan 6, 2022 – Jan 12, 2022 Max Points: 150
Resources
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Read Chapter 4 in Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Intermodernism: A Philosophical Perspective for Development of Scientific Nursing Theory
Read:
Reed, P. G. (2019). Intermodernism: A philosophical perspective for development of scientific nursing theory.
Advances in Nursing Science, 42(1), 17-27. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000249
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Thoughts About Nursing Science and Nursing Sciencing Revisited
Read:
Fawcett, J. (2020). Thoughts about nursing science and nursing sciencing revisited. Nursing Science Quarterly, 33(1), 97-99. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318419882029
https://journals-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.1177/0894318419882029
Clinical Caring Science as a Scientific Discipline
Read:
Rehnsfeldt, A., Arman, M., & Lindstrom, U. A. (n.d.). Clinical caring science as a scientific discipline. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 31(3), 641–646. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12380
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At the Intersection of Science and Theory: How the Nurse Role Integration Model Reconciles the Conflict
Read:
Casavant, S. G. . (2020). At the intersection of science and theory: How the nurse role integration model reconciles the conflict. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 7(3), 378–381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.06.005
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Assessments
Postconference Evaluation: Individual Success Plan (ISP)
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 20
The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed-upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated with completion of your Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project.
A postconference evaluation is mandatory and will occur at the end of this course and every subsequent course using the ISP form. This is intended for the learner and preceptor/mentor to review and evaluate the completion of the ISP. The faculty will validate that all areas are at “Meets Expectations” on the preceptor/mentor evaluation form, located in Typhon or Lopes Activity Tracker, prior to progression. The learner will upload the ISP and preceptor/ mentor evaluations and proof of entered and approved practice immersion hours into the digital classroom by Topic 8 with the other required deliverables. Faculty will review this before filling out the faculty evaluation of the learner in Typhon or Lopes Activity Tracker, which the learner will also upload in Topic 8. The course faculty will complete a separate evaluation of the learner’s performance in the digital classroom. The faculty is responsible for any course grading, final course grade, and validation of the learner’s’ completed practice immersion hours.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course.
Use the Individual Success Plan (ISP) developed in Topic 1 as a personal plan for completing your practice immersion hours and how competencies will be met. All of the major milestones and deliverables should be indicated in the timeline.
Conferences may be conducted face-to-face or via technology. A copy of the signed document will be uploaded into the digital classroom no later than the end of Topic 8.
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. Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the learning management system. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Directions:
- Identify the specific deliverables you will complete throughout this course from those defined above with your faculty. Update your faculty/chair with any revisions or changes to the
- List the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice immersion hour and competency requirements throughout this How might you overcome these challenges?
- Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the ISP resource, and type in your signature (learner only) and the date on which you completed the Read the information in the ISP document, including the following: Learner Expectations, Derivation of the ISP, and Instructions for Completing the ISP.
- Follow the instructions and complete the
Topic 8 Reflective Journal
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 20
Learners must maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) course.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Download the “Reflective Journal Template,” located in the DNP PI Workspace, for submission. Directions provided in the template should be followed because they align to the assignment rubric.
A minimum of three peer-reviewed references published within the last 5 years is required.
Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before 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.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Failure to submit the reflective journal to both locations can result in an Incomplete for the course.
Directions:
Using a scholarly approach, maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current DNP course.
Practice Immersion Hours Portfolio
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 20
The Lopes Activity Tracker will be used to document and follow the status of your practice immersion hours throughout this and every subsequent course. Please review the Practice Immersion Hours Portfolio Required Elements below, then review the Guidelines for Graduate Field Experiences, located in the Student Success Center, for details on what may or may not qualify as practice immersion hours.
After logging into the DNP PI Workspace, go to the Learner Dissertation Page and upload the following documents for each course.
Practice Immersion Hours Portfolio Required Elements:
The Practice Immersion Hours Portfolio will include all of the following elements:
- Individual Success Plan (ISP), signed off by preceptor/mentor. (Topic 1 and Topic 8)
- Screenshots of evaluations (professionalism assignment, mentor evaluation, midterm evaluation, where applicable).
- Current and updated (Update each course as necessary.)
- A copy of each assignment where practice immersion hours were acquired and all graded benchmark assignments.
Be sure to upload all of the above documents into your Professional Portfolio.
Complete the following statement in a Word document, submit it to the instructor, and complete the Lopes Activity Tracker entries appropriate for this course.
Please review my professional portfolio for this course. Here is the link:
Final Evaluation of Learner by Preceptor/Mentor Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 10
The preceptor/mentor will complete the final evaluation in the Lopes Activity Tracker.
Both the learner and preceptor/mentor must sign the form. The final evaluation is completed and submitted by the learner to the assignment dropbox. If your preceptor/mentor does not receive it, please email CONGRAD@gce.edu.
If there are any competencies on the final evaluation that are “Below Expectations,” this may result in failure of the course or remediation. In order to obtain practice immersion hours for this course, all course evaluations must be completed by preceptors/mentors and submitted by learners.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the learning management system. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Preceptor/Mentor and Site Evaluation by Learner Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 10
Learners may evaluate both their preceptor/mentor and the site in which they conducted their practice immersion experience. All learners must pull any completed evaluations from Lopes Activity Tracker and submit them to the assignment dropbox.
Learners should provide screenshots of evaluations or copy/paste the evaluations from Lopes Activity Tracker in the assignment dropbox.
Submission of this assignment is a requirement for course completion and to receive a final letter grade in the course.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
Final Lopes Activity Tracker Submission
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 15
At the end of the course, download the electronic summary of your practice immersion experience from the Lopes Activity Tracker. Save the file and submit it through the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
This submission is required in order to receive a final grade in the course. In order to receive a passing grade in the course, learners are required to have met the required number of approved practice immersion hours.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Professionalism Assignment
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 25
Professional behavior will be assessed using the “Professionalism Assignment” resource. Review the “Professionalism Assignment” resource before attending any practice immersion experience. Formative evaluations from the preceptors and faculty will be ongoing throughout the program to support the final summative grade at the end of the course. The faculty will be completing this step. Learners do not turn anything in to the dropbox.
Topic 8 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 8, 2022, 11:59 PM 5
Which science-based theories do you think are the most useful to the DNP-prepared nurse? Why?
Topic 8 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 10, 2022, 11:59 PM 5
Explore various science-based theories. Select two theories and describe their relevance to your role as a DNP- prepared nurse.
Topic 8 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 AM Jan 12, 2022, 11:59 PM 20
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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| 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 |
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 the 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 of the following elements
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| 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:
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Demonstrated 3 of the following:
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Demonstrated 2 of the following:
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Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:
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| 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:
AND
AND
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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| Participation
Requirements |
Demonstrated the following:
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Failed to demonstrate the following:
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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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