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CapstoneObjectivesStrategiesBackroundTemplate1.docx
BSN355CapstoneProjectIdea.docx
Capstoneobjectivesdirectionsandrubric.docx
CapstoneObjectivesStrategiesBackroundTemplate1.docx
For the title page, follow the guidelines below. Information without brackets should remain as written. The learner should replace the information within the brackets with the requested information, and all prior information and brackets should be removed.
Objectives, Strategies and Background Analysis
[Remove brackets & insert Your Full Name Here]
Nightingale College
[Remove brackets & insert Your Course Number, Section & Course Title]
[Remove brackets & insert Your instructor’s name using Professor or Dr. ________]
[Remove brackets & insert Month, Day, Year – this is the date the assignment is due, not the date it is submitted]
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Prior to submitting your paper, make sure to remove all instructions in brackets on the following pages.
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Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis
[ The introduction to the paper must be at least 5 sentences with 1 in-text citation, a fully stated purpose statement, and PICOT Question. In this section, introduce the topic to the reader. Indicate why the selected topic is important and why it is important to include objectives, strategies, and a background analysis as part of the project. Make sure the PICOT question is written as a quality improvement question, not a research question and that it contains all components of “PICOT”. End this section stating, "The purpose of this paper is ... ". *Remember: the purpose statement and PICOT question are separate; do not combine them as one sentence.]
Objectives
[Introduce the objectives using SMART objectives (Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timeframe. This section should be at least one fully formed paragraph with 3-5 SMART objectives (at least 5 sentences in length for each paragraph) with at least 1 in-text citation. Introduce each objective using SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timeframe). Remember that objectives are what the population within your PICOT question will achieve. Utilize one of Bloom’s Taxonomy’s measurable verbs within your objective. Clearly state 3-5 SMART objectives for your project. Include at least 1 in-text citation.
Example starter sentence: “Three objectives were identified for this project proposal …”]
Strategies
[ Provide 2 strategies for each objective. What will you do to address the objectives? What will you do to create “improved outcomes”? Provide at least 3 fully formed paragraphs (at least 5 sentences in length for each paragraph) with in-text citations. Provide 2 strategies for each of your 3 objectives (total of 6 strategies). Restate each objective before the strategies are introduced. Strategies are nursing interventions that the person who is conducting the quality improvement project will do/provide for their population to help achieve their objectives.
Think: What steps/strategies/interventions will create improved outcomes?]
Background Analysis
Conclusion
[ The conclusion to the paper is at least 5 sentences, summarizes at least 3 key points, and has 1 citation.] Summarize at least 3 key points from your paper. Do not introduce new information. Although not required, it is suggested learners restate the PICOT question in this section, so the reader is drawn to refocus on the project topic.]
References
[ There must be at least 3 current (within the last 5 years), peer-reviewed references. It is acceptable to use previous references utilized in the Literature Review assignment, if they are current (less than 5 years old) and peer-reviewed. Use APA-7 formatting specific to reference type, including (but not limited to) alphabetical order and hanging indent. Specific reference examples have been discussed in the webinars.]
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BSN355CapstoneProjectIdea.docx
BSN355 Capstone Project Proposal Plan
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What is the project question (PICOT)? In other words what are you ultimately trying to figure out? Address in P-I-C-O-T format first; then a narrative description.
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In patients undergoing surgical procedures, will preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine compared to the current practice, number of surgical site infections by 30% within 7days after surgery? |
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What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise.
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Will perioperative cleansing reduce surgical site infections. |
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Who will benefit from your project?
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Surgical patient receiving services through the hospital main OR, surgeons. |
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Where are the people located that will benefit from your project?
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The patient population are those scheduled for surgery in the main operating room in the hospital. |
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How long will your project take (from beginning to end)?
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Ideally the project would capture 3 months of data trends to represent an appropriate sample size for universal translation/applicability) |
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Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project.
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It would probably take around $1,000 because I would want to see people use the chlorohexidine wipes before surgery and those who don’t use it. |
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Why did you decide to do this project?
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I decided on this because I currently work in the operating room and we have been seeing an increase in infection rates across all services. I would like to see if this is because of the surgeries or lack of precleaning right before surgery |
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What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project?
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The overall goal is to see if using preoperative chlorohexidine will help lower infection rates. I hope that my hospital can use this information and whatever the results are and put them into practice to help patients have better overall outcomes from surgery. |
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What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc.
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I would use the nurses that are on quality and safety group within my department. They can help get others on board like the preop nurses to keep tract and document when they do the preoperative clensing or not. |
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Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not?
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I don’t believe that their would be long term side effects other than those who don’t use the scrub and get an infection and then have comorbidities that prevent them from healing properly so the infection could be long term. |
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Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project?
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I think it would be sustainable because many of the procedures performed the doctor wants them to have a pre scrub done on the patient. |
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How will your project be evaluated?
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I would take the data and see what the percentage of infections are. It comes down to who uses the preoperative chlorohexidine and who doesn’t |
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Are there any risks associated with the project?
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Some risks are that the patient could get an infection still. |
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Is there anything that may prevent your project from succeeding? If so, what?
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I believe patient compliance would be something that would prevent it from working or the perioperative staff forgetting to do it. |
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Capstoneobjectivesdirectionsandrubric.docx
For this assignment you will need to:
Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format with a minimum of 3 references.
Address the following Areas:
Project Objectives
· The objectives are something you hope to achieve from doing the project
Strategies
· Strategies are the method you will use to reach the objectives you have set for your project
Background Analysis
· This may also be called a situation analysis. This section you will need to discuss what is happening that made you decided to do your capstone project.
· For example, the nurses at a facility are making a many medication errors. For your capstone project you decide you will try to reduce the number of medication errors from 10 every week to three a week. You will have to analyze why the errors are taking place. Maybe the lighting in the medication room is poor or maybe the nurses are working 70 hours every week.
· You will also need to locate peer review articles that support you analysis.
Please use this template:
Capstone Objectives, Strategies, and Background Template Download Capstone Objectives, Strategies, and Background Template
Rubric
BSN355 Capstone Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis 2026-1
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BSN355 Capstone Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis 2026-1 |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Identifies and addresses a meaningful quality improvement opportunity, presenting a clear purpose statement and PICOT question that guides the content in an engaging and thought provoking- manner. The PICOT question clearly and concisely articulates the improvement aim or practice change focus and remains- the central focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the quality issue and provides a careful, critical analysis of contributing factors, current practices, and proposed improvement strategies. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Identifies and addresses a relevant quality improvement opportunity and presents a clear purpose statement and PICOT question that provide adequate direction for the content. The PICOT question outlines the improvement aim or practice change- focus and generally remains the focal point throughout the paper. Demonstrates an understanding of the quality issue and provides general critical analysis of contributing factors, current processes, and potential improvement strategies. 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Identifies a quality improvement issue, though the focus may be too broad and/or the purpose statement OR PICOT question lack clarity and require further development. The central improvement aim is not consistently maintained throughout the paper. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the quality issue with limited critical analysis of contributing factors, current processes, or potential improvement strategies. Summarizes different approaches, barriers, or alternative solutions but does not yet deeply explore their implications for practice or outcomes. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Fails to identify a relevant quality improvement issue, or the issue is not clearly defined and the paper lacks consistent focus throughout. The PICOT question is not present. Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the quality problem and provides inadequate analysis of contributing factors, current processes, or potential improvement strategies. Discussion remains superficial, relying on personal opinions or preferences rather than data informed, -system based critical analysis-. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Clinical Reasoning |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Provides three current, peer-reviewed sources that present accurate, distinguishing evidence and effectively integrate the main concept into the assignment. Sources are relevant, accurate, current (less than 5 years old) and reliable, reflecting and validating the strength of the content. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Provides evidence to support the main concept. There are at least 3 sources, however, there are not at least 3 sources that are peer-reviewed and current (less than 5 years). 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Provides evidence to support the main concept with less than 3 adequate and permissible (current/less than 5 years old and peer-reviewed) sources. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning(0 pts) There are no sources or the sources in the submission are not aligned with the reference list. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Presentation |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Ideas are organized logically, flows smoothly, and with an effective progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc) 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Ideas are organized with progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. The progression may flow awkwardly and be difficult to follow at times but is generally understandable. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Ideas may not flow well and/or connect to the central position. The lack of logical progression diminishes understanding. Or may be missing a required component and/or components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.) are less than complete. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Content lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. For a paper, central position is not evident, or the paper is missing multiple required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Content is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Content shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting are noted. APA guidelines for formatting are mostly followed. 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Content shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Use of APA guidelines for formatting are generally present, however several errors are noted. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Content shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. APA guidelines for formatting are not followed. |
15 pts |
CapstoneObjectivesStrategiesBackroundTemplate1.docx
For the title page, follow the guidelines below. Information without brackets should remain as written. The learner should replace the information within the brackets with the requested information, and all prior information and brackets should be removed.
Objectives, Strategies and Background Analysis
[Remove brackets & insert Your Full Name Here]
Nightingale College
[Remove brackets & insert Your Course Number, Section & Course Title]
[Remove brackets & insert Your instructor’s name using Professor or Dr. ________]
[Remove brackets & insert Month, Day, Year – this is the date the assignment is due, not the date it is submitted]
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Prior to submitting your paper, make sure to remove all instructions in brackets on the following pages.
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Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis
[ The introduction to the paper must be at least 5 sentences with 1 in-text citation, a fully stated purpose statement, and PICOT Question. In this section, introduce the topic to the reader. Indicate why the selected topic is important and why it is important to include objectives, strategies, and a background analysis as part of the project. Make sure the PICOT question is written as a quality improvement question, not a research question and that it contains all components of “PICOT”. End this section stating, "The purpose of this paper is ... ". *Remember: the purpose statement and PICOT question are separate; do not combine them as one sentence.]
Objectives
[Introduce the objectives using SMART objectives (Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timeframe. This section should be at least one fully formed paragraph with 3-5 SMART objectives (at least 5 sentences in length for each paragraph) with at least 1 in-text citation. Introduce each objective using SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timeframe). Remember that objectives are what the population within your PICOT question will achieve. Utilize one of Bloom’s Taxonomy’s measurable verbs within your objective. Clearly state 3-5 SMART objectives for your project. Include at least 1 in-text citation.
Example starter sentence: “Three objectives were identified for this project proposal …”]
Strategies
[ Provide 2 strategies for each objective. What will you do to address the objectives? What will you do to create “improved outcomes”? Provide at least 3 fully formed paragraphs (at least 5 sentences in length for each paragraph) with in-text citations. Provide 2 strategies for each of your 3 objectives (total of 6 strategies). Restate each objective before the strategies are introduced. Strategies are nursing interventions that the person who is conducting the quality improvement project will do/provide for their population to help achieve their objectives.
Think: What steps/strategies/interventions will create improved outcomes?]
Background Analysis
Conclusion
[ The conclusion to the paper is at least 5 sentences, summarizes at least 3 key points, and has 1 citation.] Summarize at least 3 key points from your paper. Do not introduce new information. Although not required, it is suggested learners restate the PICOT question in this section, so the reader is drawn to refocus on the project topic.]
References
[ There must be at least 3 current (within the last 5 years), peer-reviewed references. It is acceptable to use previous references utilized in the Literature Review assignment, if they are current (less than 5 years old) and peer-reviewed. Use APA-7 formatting specific to reference type, including (but not limited to) alphabetical order and hanging indent. Specific reference examples have been discussed in the webinars.]
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BSN355CapstoneProjectIdea.docx
BSN355 Capstone Project Proposal Plan
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What is the project question (PICOT)? In other words what are you ultimately trying to figure out? Address in P-I-C-O-T format first; then a narrative description.
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In patients undergoing surgical procedures, will preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine compared to the current practice, number of surgical site infections by 30% within 7days after surgery? |
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What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise.
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Will perioperative cleansing reduce surgical site infections. |
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Who will benefit from your project?
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Surgical patient receiving services through the hospital main OR, surgeons. |
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Where are the people located that will benefit from your project?
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The patient population are those scheduled for surgery in the main operating room in the hospital. |
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How long will your project take (from beginning to end)?
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Ideally the project would capture 3 months of data trends to represent an appropriate sample size for universal translation/applicability) |
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Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project.
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It would probably take around $1,000 because I would want to see people use the chlorohexidine wipes before surgery and those who don’t use it. |
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Why did you decide to do this project?
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I decided on this because I currently work in the operating room and we have been seeing an increase in infection rates across all services. I would like to see if this is because of the surgeries or lack of precleaning right before surgery |
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What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project?
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The overall goal is to see if using preoperative chlorohexidine will help lower infection rates. I hope that my hospital can use this information and whatever the results are and put them into practice to help patients have better overall outcomes from surgery. |
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What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc.
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I would use the nurses that are on quality and safety group within my department. They can help get others on board like the preop nurses to keep tract and document when they do the preoperative clensing or not. |
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Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not?
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I don’t believe that their would be long term side effects other than those who don’t use the scrub and get an infection and then have comorbidities that prevent them from healing properly so the infection could be long term. |
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Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project?
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I think it would be sustainable because many of the procedures performed the doctor wants them to have a pre scrub done on the patient. |
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How will your project be evaluated?
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I would take the data and see what the percentage of infections are. It comes down to who uses the preoperative chlorohexidine and who doesn’t |
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Are there any risks associated with the project?
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Some risks are that the patient could get an infection still. |
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Is there anything that may prevent your project from succeeding? If so, what?
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I believe patient compliance would be something that would prevent it from working or the perioperative staff forgetting to do it. |
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Capstoneobjectivesdirectionsandrubric.docx
For this assignment you will need to:
Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format with a minimum of 3 references.
Address the following Areas:
Project Objectives
· The objectives are something you hope to achieve from doing the project
Strategies
· Strategies are the method you will use to reach the objectives you have set for your project
Background Analysis
· This may also be called a situation analysis. This section you will need to discuss what is happening that made you decided to do your capstone project.
· For example, the nurses at a facility are making a many medication errors. For your capstone project you decide you will try to reduce the number of medication errors from 10 every week to three a week. You will have to analyze why the errors are taking place. Maybe the lighting in the medication room is poor or maybe the nurses are working 70 hours every week.
· You will also need to locate peer review articles that support you analysis.
Please use this template:
Capstone Objectives, Strategies, and Background Template Download Capstone Objectives, Strategies, and Background Template
Rubric
BSN355 Capstone Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis 2026-1
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BSN355 Capstone Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis 2026-1 |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Identifies and addresses a meaningful quality improvement opportunity, presenting a clear purpose statement and PICOT question that guides the content in an engaging and thought provoking- manner. The PICOT question clearly and concisely articulates the improvement aim or practice change focus and remains- the central focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the quality issue and provides a careful, critical analysis of contributing factors, current practices, and proposed improvement strategies. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Identifies and addresses a relevant quality improvement opportunity and presents a clear purpose statement and PICOT question that provide adequate direction for the content. The PICOT question outlines the improvement aim or practice change- focus and generally remains the focal point throughout the paper. Demonstrates an understanding of the quality issue and provides general critical analysis of contributing factors, current processes, and potential improvement strategies. 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Identifies a quality improvement issue, though the focus may be too broad and/or the purpose statement OR PICOT question lack clarity and require further development. The central improvement aim is not consistently maintained throughout the paper. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the quality issue with limited critical analysis of contributing factors, current processes, or potential improvement strategies. Summarizes different approaches, barriers, or alternative solutions but does not yet deeply explore their implications for practice or outcomes. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Fails to identify a relevant quality improvement issue, or the issue is not clearly defined and the paper lacks consistent focus throughout. The PICOT question is not present. Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the quality problem and provides inadequate analysis of contributing factors, current processes, or potential improvement strategies. Discussion remains superficial, relying on personal opinions or preferences rather than data informed, -system based critical analysis-. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Clinical Reasoning |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Provides three current, peer-reviewed sources that present accurate, distinguishing evidence and effectively integrate the main concept into the assignment. Sources are relevant, accurate, current (less than 5 years old) and reliable, reflecting and validating the strength of the content. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Provides evidence to support the main concept. There are at least 3 sources, however, there are not at least 3 sources that are peer-reviewed and current (less than 5 years). 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Provides evidence to support the main concept with less than 3 adequate and permissible (current/less than 5 years old and peer-reviewed) sources. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning(0 pts) There are no sources or the sources in the submission are not aligned with the reference list. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Presentation |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Ideas are organized logically, flows smoothly, and with an effective progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc) 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Ideas are organized with progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. The progression may flow awkwardly and be difficult to follow at times but is generally understandable. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Ideas may not flow well and/or connect to the central position. The lack of logical progression diminishes understanding. Or may be missing a required component and/or components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.) are less than complete. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Content lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. For a paper, central position is not evident, or the paper is missing multiple required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting |
15 ptsExemplary(15 pts) Content is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. 10 ptsAccomplished(10 pts) Content shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting are noted. APA guidelines for formatting are mostly followed. 5 ptsDeveloping(5 pts) Content shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Use of APA guidelines for formatting are generally present, however several errors are noted. 0 ptsUnsatisfactory - Beginning( 0 pts) Content shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. APA guidelines for formatting are not followed. |
15 pts |