DNP 810 Topic 3 Selecting a Practice Problem
The identification of a relevant nursing practice problem at your practice site is the first step towards starting your DPI Project. Upon identification of a patient practice problem, the next step is to evaluate the practice problem to ensure it can be supported through an intervention, and if so, that the intervention is acceptable for your practice site.
The purpose of this assignment is to identify a valid patient practice problem at your practice site that can be realistically addressed through a DPI Project.
General Requirements:
• Use the attached “Selecting a Practice Problem” worksheet to complete this assignment.
• Use the “PICOT-D Selection Guidelines,” located in the DC Network, to assist in completing this assignment.
• Use the “Levels of Evidence in Research,” located in the Class Resources, to assist in completing the assignment.
• Use the “Searching Nursing Databases,” located on the Doctor of Nursing Practice page in the GCU Library, to assist in completing the assignment.
• A minimum of two primary quantitative research articles, published within 5 years of your anticipated graduation date, are required to complete this 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 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.
Directions:
Complete the steps on the “Selecting a Practice Problem” worksheet to identify a valid patient practice problem that you want to propose for your DPI Project. The proposed practice problem must meet the criteria for a PICOT-D and be supported by current primary quantitative literature.
If your instructor indicates that you have selected an appropriate topic, you will use your selected practice problem for all subsequent assignments in this course. Be sure to incorporate all feedback prior to beginning the next assignment. If you are directed to select a different practice problem, work with your instructor to select an appropriate topic prior to beginning the next assignment.
Attachments
DNP-801A-RS3-Selecting Practice Problem.d
Selecting a Practice Problem – Rubric
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Licensure Information and Scope of Practice
5 points
Criteria Description
Licensure Information and Scope of Practice
5. Target
5 points
Licensure information is complete. The proposed practice problem and intervention are within the specified scope of nursing practice.
4. Acceptable
4.6 points
NA
3. Approaching
4.4 points
NA
2. Insufficient
4 points
Licensure information is presented, but the proposed practice problem or intervention is not within the specified scope of nursing practice.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Licensure information is omitted.
Type and Focus of Proposed Practice Site
15 points
Criteria Description
Type and Focus of Proposed Practice Site
5. Target
15 points
The type and focus of the proposed practice site are clearly and accurately described.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
NA
3. Approaching
13.2 points
NA
2. Insufficient
12 points
The type and focus of the proposed practice site are unclear. More specific information is needed.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The type and focus of the proposed practice site are omitted.
Patient Practice Problem Occurring at Site
15 points
Criteria Description
Patient Practice Problem Occurring at Site
5. Target
15 points
A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is clearly explained. Supporting data, or a plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is adequately explained. Supporting data, or a plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.
3. Approaching
13.2 points
A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is generally explained. Supporting data, or a general plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided. Additional detail or information is needed.
2. Insufficient
12 points
The explanation of the patient practice problem is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The patient practice problem is omitted.
Proposed Evidence-Based Intervention
15 points
Criteria Description
Proposed Evidence-Based Intervention
5. Target
15 points
The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is clearly described. Why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site is clearly explained.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is adequately described. Why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site is explained. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.
DNP 810 Topic 3 Selecting a Practice Problem
3. Approaching
13.2 points
The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is outlined. It is unclear why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site. Additional detail or information is needed.
2. Insufficient
12 points
The explanation for the proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site is omitted.
Team Implementing the DPI Intervention
10 points
Criteria Description
Team Implementing the DPI Intervention
5. Target
10 points
The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is clearly described. The team is designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients.
4. Acceptable
9.2 points
The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is adequately described. The team is designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.
3. Approaching
8.8 points
The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is outlined. The team appears to be designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients. Additional detail or information is needed.
2. Insufficient
8 points
The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is only partially discussed.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is not discussed. The learner is identified as a member of the team interacting with the patients.
Measurable Patient Outcomes
10 points
Criteria Description
Measurable Patient Outcomes
5. Target
10 points
The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is thoroughly discussed. Details for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population and the measurable patient outcome data are included.
4. Acceptable
9.2 points
The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is adequately discussed. Suggestions for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population and the measurable patient outcome data are included. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.
3. Approaching
8.8 points
The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is adequately discussed. Suggestions for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population, and the measurable patient outcome data are included.
2. Insufficient
8 points
A discussion of the expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention and how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention is omitted.
8-Week Timeframe
10 points
Criteria Description
8-Week Timeframe
5. Target
10 points
An explanation for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is clearly described.
4. Acceptable
9.2 points
An explanation for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is adequately described. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.
3. Approaching
8.8 points
An outline for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is presented. Additional detail or information is needed.
2. Insufficient
8 points
An incomplete outline for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is presented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
How the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is not explained.
Primary Quantitative Research
10 points
Criteria Description
APA format and includes working links; Meets criteria on levels of evidence for primary research; published within 5 years of anticipated graduation date; working links are provided for each article.
5. Target
10 points
Two primary quantitative research articles, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, are presented accurately in APA format. Each article meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. Each article demonstrates strong support for the proposed intervention.
4. Acceptable
9.2 points
Two primary quantitative research articles, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, are presented using general APA format. There are one or two errors. Each article meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. Each article demonstrates adequate support for the proposed intervention.
3. Approaching
8.8 points
One primary quantitative research article, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. The article is in APA format, but has several errors. The article provides general support for the proposed intervention.
2. Insufficient
8 points
The research articles presented do not fully meet the required criteria. It is unclear how the articles support the proposed intervention. APA format is not used; the articles cannot be accessed or found.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Research articles have not been provided.
Mechanics of Writing
10 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.
5. Target
10 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Acceptable
9.2 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.
3. Approaching
8.8 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.
2. Insufficient
8 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.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Total 100 points
