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NRSE 4600: MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT 6: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – CLINICAL PRACTICE PROJECT RESEARCH

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Experiential Learning Project Research: Module 5

Assignment Objectives:

• Extend academic experience into areas of nursing practice interest, working with new
ideas, issues, organizations, and individuals.

• Demonstrate the ability to think and act critically and creatively about nursing
practice issues.

• Develop analytical and ethical leadership skills necessary to address and help solve
these issues.

• Utilize evidence based research and demonstrate proficiency in written and
communication skills.

Assignment Instructions:
This week you are going to respond to the last questions that will help you complete your
project, discuss EBP and further research, and identify stakeholders and resources. Lastly,
you will give an overall update of your project.

Last week you answered the following questions:

1. What are the scope, duration, and history of the problem?
2. What data is available to describe the problem?
3. What are the implications of the problem?
4. How does/will your selected organization support your topic?

This week you should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What are the gaps in the existing data?
2. What types of additional research might be useful?
3. Who are your stakeholders?
4. What are you needed resources?

In the template below you will answer the last several questions above. Your answers
should be based on supporting evidence. You may need to review the information from your
EBP course. Be attentive to the instructions and remember you are professional nurses;
writing and thought processes should be indicative of scholarly writing.

This week’s assignment is the first of five assignments to complete your Clinical Practice
Project (CPP). Each weekly assignment will build upon the last one. It is very important that
you follow the directions carefully and review your teachers document/grading rubric for
comments so that you can improve each week.

To complete this assignment type in the boxes below, the boxes will expand as you type. Be
sure to save your document frequently. Points will be deducted for incomplete work,
spelling/grammar errors, lack of thought and use of abbreviations. All content must be in
your own words, not directly quoted; however you must provide supportive details by using
in text citations (Journal Article references at the end of the form-please see your rubric
for an explanation of refereed Journals). This assignment is worth 30 points…be sure your
work reflects 30 points. Save as a PDF and submit in Bb.

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Change the FONT to red to highlight your revisions from the module four template.

Student Name Date:

Project Topic:

QSEN Competency: (example, Patient-centered Care)

QSEN Definition: Define your QSEN Competency in your own words (paraphrase) using the 2012 graduate
competencies link: 2012 graduate competencies (example: for competency Patient-Centered Care the
definition on the web site is Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in
providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs—
take this information then write your definition in your own words (paraphrasing, remember to cite the QSEN
site).

List two Knowledge/Skills/Attitudes (KSAs)- use two each (Knowledge/skills/attitudes using the 2012
graduate competencies link: 2012 graduate competencies which are listed under your chosen competency
that you think will help you to meet your selected competency. Then write your KSAS in your own words
(paraphrasing/editing related to your specific project—remember to cite the QSEN).

Knowledge Skills Attitudes
Type the two original graduate
competencies you chose from
QSEN:

Type the two original graduate
competencies you chose from
QSEN:

Type the two original graduate
competencies you chose from
QSEN:

Paraphrase each selected
competency-relate to your specific
project topic- be sure to cite QSEN
for each:

Paraphrase each selected
competency-relate to your specific
project topic- be sure to cite QSEN
for each:

Paraphrase each selected
competency-relate to your specific
project topic- be sure to cite QSEN
for each:

Discuss Health Care Organization (this is not the facility/organization where you are implementing your
project, may be a nursing organization, or any organization which sets standards, conducts research, or
publishes evidence based literature in relation to your topic) that will help support your project. Discussion
should include the mission/values of the organization (in your own words). Provide citations and references (no
direct quotes).

Global Objective: the purpose of a global objective is to provide a vision for your overall project-what are you
developing and implementing-what is your expected impact on patient outcome? It should be broadly stated-in
one sentence. (Do Not Use Any Abbreviations)

NRSE 4600: MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT 6: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – CLINICAL PRACTICE PROJECT RESEARCH

Project Objectives: Now your global objective should be broken down into more focused steps. Be sure your
Project Objectives support your Global Objective! How will you achieve your global objective? Be specific.
Write 4 Project Objectives…objectives should start with an action verb! (Do Not Use Any Abbreviations) For
example; Research on…Develop a tool/guide/protocol/policy/process to…Develop and present education to staff
on new tool…Implement new tool on ___number (the number should be adequate to meet your minimum of 1-2
log hours in direct patient contact) of patients to improve (how will your project impact patient outcomes)…

Possible Steps to Assist Me in Completing My Project: List at least 4 steps in
your project
(Do Not Use Any Abbreviations)

Week I hope to accomplish
by:
Provide hopeful completion
date

Direct patient engagement: Describe in a one or two sentences how you will provide direct patient engagement
(contact) in your clinical practice project and describe how this will impact patient outcomes. (keep in mind you
are not required to actually measure your outcomes, but you will need to describe your potential/projected
improved patient outcomes) Be specific.

What is the history/background of the problem? What is the scope of this problem—>how big of an issue is this
problem–what is the duration—>how long has this been a problem, explain these with the data from your
facility, community, state, and/or national data. Write 3-4 paragraphs related to your selected problem. Provide
supportive details using in text citations. Give supportive data from facility, community, state, or national
data to explain why you feel this is an issue and to explain the history, scope, and duration of this issue.
Your paragraphs should be professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and references
(there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your references). (Supportive data requires
paraphrased citations from your research, not direct quotes)

Who does your problem affect? Write 1-2 paragraphs discussing individuals, communities, etc. that are affected
by this problem. Remember to include all parties that are affected. Your paragraph(s) should be professionally

NRSE 4600: MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT 6: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – CLINICAL PRACTICE PROJECT RESEARCH

written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and references (there is a reference textbox at the end of
this form. Use it for your references).

Your selected organization: (remember this is not the facility/organization where you are implementing your
project, may be a nursing organization, or any organization which sets standards, conducts research, or
publishes evidence based literature in relation to your topic) How does this organization support your topic?
Some things to consider when researching…Have they advocated? Do they support financially? Are they
involved in research to support your topic? Do they use it as part of accreditation requirements? Write 1-2
paragraphs. Your paragraph(s) should be professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and
references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your references.)

What are the implications of the problem? What will happen or not happen if the problem is not resolved? Write
1-2 paragraphs discussing the implications with supporting details (information from your selected organization
and/or health care facility would be important here). Your paragraph(s) should be professionally written, single
spaced with APA formatted citations and references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it
for your references).

Plan of Action: Plan of Action: In the space below outline your plan of Action. Remember your plan of action
should assist you in meeting your global and project objectives; therefore, they must be linked. Your plan of
action can include your action steps from week one or they may have changed. In either case, list your action
steps (that you have already completed and planned steps) and provide a one paragraph (per action step)
explanation supporting this action. You should have a minimum of four action steps (no more than five), this
means you should have a minimum of four paragraphs and no more than five. Your actions steps should have
supportive details (references). Your paragraphs should be professionally written, single spaced with APA
formatted citations and references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your
references).

Proposed Solution: Write 2-3 sentences describing your proposed solution to your problem. Remember that
your solution should be linked to your global and project objectives. Your proposed solutions should have
supportive details (references), professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and
references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your references).

NRSE 4600: MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT 6: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – CLINICAL PRACTICE PROJECT RESEARCH

What are the gaps in the existing data? In research articles on your topic, look for limitations/research not
found on some area related to your topic or future directions/suggestions (usually discussed at the end of the
article)—this will guide you in finding what are the gaps in the current research. Write 1-2 paragraphs related to
your selected problem. Your paragraph(s) should be professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted
citations and references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your references). You
may need to look back at your Evidence-based Nursing Textbook for some help.

What types of additional research might be useful? What gaps in research did you find in the last question—is
future research needed in these areas? Write1-2 paragraphs discussing additional research that describes
individuals, communities, other issues etc. that are affected by your topic. Your paragraph(s) should be
professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and references (there is a reference textbox
at the end of this form. Use it for your references). Be sure the research relates to your problem.

Identify Stakeholders: Write 1-2 paragraphs identifying the key stakeholders to your problem with supporting
examples. Individuals or groups that are directly or indirectly influenced by the problem or solution are the
stakeholders. In some cases, the stakeholders are obvious; however in some cases stakeholders can be
developed. Your paragraph(s) should be professionally written, single spaced with APA formatted citations and
references (there is a reference textbox at the end of this form. Use it for your references).

List needed resources: A successful change agent will identify all available resources. Resources include
money, time, connections, and those resources which help you to meet your objectives. You may list your
resources, but explain why the resource is needed and how these resources will help support your change.

Project Update: Write 2-3 paragraphs discussing your project progress. Include in your discussion how your
QSEN competency and KSAs are supporting your project and if your global and project objectives are close to
being met. You do not need citations or references; however, this should be professionally written.

Work with Mentor this week: In 2-3 paragraphs discuss activities with your Mentor (Preceptor) for this project
so far. Include positive and negative thoughts, what was helpful and what information or activity would have
been helpful. No citations or references are needed; it should still be professionally written.

NRSE 4600: MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT 6: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – CLINICAL PRACTICE PROJECT RESEARCH

Week Five Practice Log: Begin typing documentation on your Clinical Log, provide here a brief explanation
of time you have completed this week – you will need to document on your clinical log in addition to the
templates, this update does NOT take the place of completing your required log. This is a non-graded item.

— Do not include: Orientation off the Unit, Observation, writing or researching papers/assignments, Lunch or
Break time.

— Do include: A total over the course includes a Minimum of 3 hours with preceptor, Maximum of 6 hours on
research of topic, a minimum of 1-2 hours in direct patient contact and the remainder- 10-11 hours in
implementation of your project, Total of 21 true hours.

Type Date Time
(ex:

1:00pm-
2:00pm)

Total Time
Spent

(ex: 1 hour)

Description
(describe specifically what you did in one or two

sentences)

Preceptor

(a minimum of 3 hours is
required for the course)

Research on topic
(a maximum of 6 hours
is allowed for the course)

Patient
Engagement/Direct

Patient Contact Time
(a minimum of 1-2 hours)

Specify number of
patients and how you
impacted the patient

outcomes, i.e. describe

your actual/projected
improved patient

outcomes –improved

patient quality/safety-
how, prevention of,

reduced-what)

Implementation

(the remainder should be
spent in implementation,

10-11 hours)

Total Time spent this
week (by the end of the
course you should spend

at least 21 true hours)

Total for this week =

References (double-space and use correct 7th ed. APA format)
This should include references from Weeks 3 and 4

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