Project Paper

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to systematically and thoughtfully develop the proposal for the DNP project to be conducted in future practicum courses. This assignment includes all the section in the Week One, Two, Three and Four Guided Worksheets. A passing grade on the final proposal (due in Week 6) is required to pass NR702 and progress to NR705. This assignment is excluded from Turnitin.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Synthesize scientific knowledge and practice expertise to support a change in practice-relevant evidence-based practice (POs 3, 4, 5).
CO 4: Uses project management processes to assess and plan the DNP Project (POs 4, 8).
CO 5: Design an evidence-based practice-change project to address a practice issue at the appropriate system’s level (POs 4, 5, 8).
Due Date(s)
The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
The assignment title is due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
1. The DNP Project Proposal (Worksheets 1-4) will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar/scholarly writing, sentence structure, APA format and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
2. To complete this assignment, you will need to review the grading rubric carefully and consider how to incorporate each required criterion into the proposal.
3. The following are best practices for preparing this paper:
4. Consult your edited Week 1-4 worksheets which have allowed you to develop content for your proposal in the course.
5. Use the APA template with required headings and descriptions of required content and copy and paste the edited content of the worksheets into the template.
6. Use the grading rubric below to guide the development of your proposal.
7. Create your proposal using the required Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office) template. The DNP project Microsoft word template can be found in the Canvas class website under “Project and Practicum Resources” The nomenclature when saving the file should be Last name_First name_DNP Proposal Week Four Assignment.
8. Please review the DNP Project Template overview in week 4 of the course to guide your work.
9. The sections included in this first part of the proposal assignment have specific detailed instructions to follow on each worksheet and include:
Title
Introduction/Background
Problem
PICOT Question
Purpose, Aim and Objectives
Evidence-Based Intervention
Translational Science Model or Theoretical Framework with Accompanying Change Model
Organizational Setting and Population
Considerations and Challenges for Implementation
Outcomes Section: Data Collection plan procedures, Instrument description, reliability and validity
Professional References
Scholarly Writing Criteria
10. Doctoral level writing with evidence of extensive use of writing resources to enhance the manuscript presentation.
11. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Students are required to use the DNP Project Template provided within the “Project and Practicum Resources”.

Rubric
Week 4: DNP Project Proposal Rubric
Week 4: DNP Project Proposal Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle and Introduction/Background
Requirements:

1) The title follows the guidelines and captures the evidence –based intervention and the population.
2) The introduction clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose, main topics and structure of the paper.
3) It is engaging and thought-provoking.
4) The Background describes the concerns and the initiative to improve healthcare (broadly defined to include the quality, safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, cost, efficiency, and equity of healthcare). 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 1 or fewer requirements.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Description and Significance
Requirements:

1) The problem is clearly described from a global perspective.

2) The problem is clearly described from the practicum site perspective.

3) The significance section includes statistics, prevalence/incidence, health care cost.

4) The impact on nurses, nursing care, healthcare organizations, the quality of care being provided is demonstrated. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 3 or fewer requirements.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Question, Purpose and Evidence-Based Intervention.
Requirements:

1)The PICOT question is clear and accurate.
2) The purpose includes overarching aim and objectives are clear and related.
3) The objectives provide specific goals that are measurable and serve to support the aim.
4) The evidence-based intervention section provides a full elaboration explaining exactly what EBP change will be implemented as part of the proposed DNP project 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 1 or fewer requirements.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTranslational Science Model or Theoretical Framework with Accompanying Change Model
Requirements:
1) Either a translational science model or a theoretical framework and change model is clearly and concisely described.
2) The premise/steps of the model are clearly articulated.
3) The model demonstrates congruence with the DNP project.
4) The model supports the success of implementation and the evidence-based intervention. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 1 or fewer requirements.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizational Setting and Population
Requirements:

1) Include the type of setting, description of a typical client, typical diagnoses, how many patients are seen monthly/annually.
2) Population is described in detailed with primary characteristics and plans for recruitment of participants described.
3) Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participants articulated. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsiderations and Challenges of Implementation
Requirements:

1) An outline of considerations and challenges during implementation is described.
2) Identify how you will overcome the challenges and possible barriers that you anticipate.
3) Describe how you will capitalize on the facilitators that you have identified to enhance the implementation and the change process. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcomes Section
Requirements:

1) Outcomes of project are described clearly and concisely and are congruent with PICOT question.
2) Describes data collection plan in detail.
3) Describes each tool being used for data collection.
4) Addresses specific statistical evidence of the reliability and validity of each tool. If this is not applicable, describes the data source (ie, electronic medical record) and the process of this chart information retrieval. 20.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 18.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 16.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 1 or fewer requirements.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
Requirements:

1) References are current (within last five years or sentinel studies with exception of seminal works).

2) References are from peer-reviewed journals, or credible evidence as described in the Chamberlain Guidelines for a Professional Paper.

3) References are relevant and in-text citations support entire content of manuscript. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing
Requirements:

1) Writing is clear and concise.

2) Sentence structure, syntax and grammar is error free.

3) APA format is error free.

4) DNP Project Template guidelines are used with appropriate APA headings, use of table of contents updates, etc.

5) Appendices are started in appropriate format. 10.0 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 5 requirements. 9.0 pts
Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 4 requirements. 8.0 pts
Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 3 requirements 0.0 pts
Failing Level of Performance
Includes 2 or fewer requirements.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0