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DNP Practicum independent study: eXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to summarize the practice experience that occurred through DNP 756 enrollment this term. The student will utilize the practice site of their choice to develop and/or evaluate effective strategies for addressing a nursing practice issue inherent in patient care, health care organizations, or research.

Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes

In completing this assignment, the student will:

· CO1: Write individualized learning outcomes for the practicum experience

· CO2: Create learning experiences that successfully meet established learning outcomes.

Due Date: End of Term

Total Points Possible: 100

Requirements

1. To complete this assignment, you will need to perform a literature search and utilize scholarly resources. Databases can be accessed through the Touro Online Library. The Nursing Subject Guide is a great starting point.

2. The Executive Summary is worth 100 points and will be graded using the designated rubric. Grading criteria include quality of content, appropriate citations, use of Standard English grammar, and overall organization and readability.

3. Create your assignment using a Microsoft Word Application. The paper should be submitted in a .doc or .docx format.

4. The paper should be 3–5 pages in length, excluding the title page and reference pages. Content should be rich and concise.

5. APA 7th Edition format is required.

PAPER SECTIONS AND Content

The following sections should be included and denoted via APA section headings throughout the paper.

· Introduction to Current Situation

· Describes significance to DNP level nursing practice, practicum site, and service population

· Discusses current practice/problem and how project is relevant to the organizational mission/vision

· Pertinent background or scholarly evidence to support project intervention

· Objectives–includes 3 objectives

· Objectives must be measurable and directly relate to the proposed practice contract in an area of patient care, health care organization leadership, or research.

· Objectives should be realistic for the timeframe.

· Strategies–discussion of specific strategies to meet objectives.

· Includes a brief discussion of methodology for intervention and evaluation.

· Includes how organizational culture issues were addressed.

· Includes strategies for appropriate use of resources.

· Describes how internal and external resources were utilized or was it necessary to acquire new resources.

· Action Plan

· Identify specific action steps taken to accomplish objectives.

· Provide appropriate timeline for each action and for the completion of the intervention and evaluation.

· Discuss stakeholders that were involved in the action plan.

· Who had the responsibility to contact them and how?

· Timeline for stakeholder involvement

· Objectives not met are explained including rationale and ideas for improvement

· Financial Implications

· Information pertaining to intervention and evaluation of project

· Addresses the use of resources (i.e., technology, stakeholders, consultants, etc.) with consideration to financial implications

· *If no financial component played a role in the practice contract, please state this, and provide rationale.

· Implications for Future Practice (reflective)

· How might your practicum project guide and inform practice change or policy development?

· What have you learned during your practicum that you can apply to your future career as a DNP-prepared nurse?

· Appendix

· Work products generated through practice experience (i.e., media presentations, protocols, guidelines, or educational materials).

· *If no work products were generated, please include a sentence that states this and points will not be deducted for this section.

PREPARING THE PAPER CONTENT

Throughout the term, you completed practicum activities associated with your approved practicum contract. The intent of the Executive Summary is to provide a summary of your experiences, building on your practicum plan/contract.

Touro University Nevada	DNPV 756: DNP Practicum

2 Roles and Responsibilities: System Evaluation and Healthcare Policy Paper Rubric

Criteria

Exceptional

Exceeds Expectations

Satisfactory Performance

Needs Improvement

Unsatisfactory

Points

Introduction to current situation

15 pts

The issue is introduced including significance to DNP level nursing practice, practicum site, and service population. Discusses current practice/problem and how project is relevant to the organizational mission/vision. Includes pertinent background and/or scholarly evidence to support project intervention.

13 pts

The issue is introduced including significance to DNP level nursing practice, practicum site, and service population.

Appropriate emphasis. 1–2 elements may be missing important details.

11 pts

Basic introduction. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3–4 elements may be missing important details.

5.5 pts

Minimal or very general introduction. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

0 pts

No introduction.

Objectives

15 pts

Clearly identifies 3 objectives for the practicum experience. Objectives are measurable and directly relate to the proposed practice contract in an area of patient care, health care organization leadership, or research. Objectives should be realistic for the timeframe.

13 pts

11 pts

Identifies 3 objectives but may not be measurable, directly related to the proposed practice contract, or realistic for timeframe. Objectives relate to topic but are not specific to organization.

5.5 pts

2 or fewer objectives are discussed and may or may not relate to the proposed practicum contract.

0 pts

Did not provide objectives or objectives do not relate in any way to the topic.

Strategies

15 pts

Includes specific strategies to meet objectives. Includes a brief discussion of methodology for intervention and evaluation. Includes how organizational culture issues were addressed. Includes strategies for appropriate use of resources. Describes how internal and external resources were utilized or was it necessary to acquire new resources.

13 pts

Discussion includes specific strategies to meet objectives. Appropriate emphasis. 1–2 elements may be missing important details.

11 pts

Basic strategy discussion. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3–4 elements may be missing important details.

5.5 pts

Minimal or very general strategy discussion. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis. Missing elements or >5 elements are lacking in detail.

0 pts

No strategy discussion.

Action Plan

15 pts

Identifies specific action steps taken to accomplish objectives. Provides appropriate timeline for each action and for the completion of the intervention and evaluation. Discusses stakeholders that were involved in the action plan, including who had the responsibility to contact them, how, and the timeline for stakeholder involvement. Objectives that were not met were explained including rationale and ideas for improvement

13 pts

Includes specific action steps taken to accomplish objectives. Appropriate analysis. 1–2 elements may be missing important details.

11 pts

Basic action plan presented. Emphasis needs redirection. 3–4 elements may be missing important details.

5.5 pts

Minimal or general action plan. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis. Missing >5 elements.

0 pts

No action plans.

Financial Implications

15 pts

A summary of financial implications is provided. Includes information pertaining to intervention and evaluation of project, relating to the practicum organization. Addresses the use of resources (i.e., technology, stakeholders, consultants, etc.) with consideration to financial implications.

If no financial component played a role in the practice contract, was stated with rationale.

13 pts

A summary of financial implications is provided. Appropriate emphasis. 1–2 elements may be missing important details.

11 pts

Basic financial principles discussed without specific detail relating to the issue or organization. Emphasis needs redirection. 3–4 elements may be missing important details.

5.5 pts

Minimal or very general financial principles discussed without specific detail relating to the issue or organization. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis. Missing >5 elements.

0 pts

No financial implications discussed.

Implications for Future Practice

10 pts

Discusses how the practicum project might guide and inform practice change or policy development.

Discusses lessons learned and how they might apply to a future career as a DNP-prepared nurse.

9 pts

Good reflection with appropriate emphasis. 1 element may be missing important details.

8 pts

Basic reflection with minimal detail. Emphasis needs redirection. Both elements missing important details.

4 pts

Minimal or very general reflection lacking in detail. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis. Missing all elements.

0 pts

No implications for future practice discussed.

Appendix

0 pts

Includes work products generated through practice experience (i.e., media presentations, protocols, guidelines, or educational materials).

*If no work products were generated, included a sentence that stated as such (no point deduction).

-10 pts

Required elements referred to in the paper are missing. Will receive -10 point deduction for this section.

Clarity of Writing

10 pts

Writing is relevant to the topic and is presented logically and clearly using Standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Word choice is correct, precise, and unambiguous. Sentence structure is clear, concise, and well-constructed. No grammatical or typographical errors.

9 pts

Writing is relevant to the topic but may be unclear times. Writing is presented logically using Standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. <4 grammatical or typographical errors.

8 pts

Writing may lack some logic or clarity but is overall discernable. May also lack relevance to the topic. 4–5 grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

4 pts

Most of writing lacks a logical and clear approach. Relevance to the topic is difficult to discern. 6–10 grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

0 pts

All writing lacks clarity and relevance to the topic. Contains >10 errors in syntax, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

APA Format

5 pts

Follows all APA rules regarding level headings, page/paragraph format, and citations in the body of the paper as well as references on the reference page(s). No more than 2 errors in APA formatting. No more than 25% of the paper is direct quotes. First person is only used in designated section.

4 pts

Paper adheres to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references on the reference page(s). 3–4 errors in APA formatting. First person is only used in designated section.

3 pts

Paper does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references on the reference page(s). 5–8 errors in APA formatting. First person is used in 2–3 sections.

2 pts

Paper does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, and references on the reference page(s). >8 errors in APA formatting. First person is used throughout the paper.

0 pts

Paper does not adhere to APA format on multiple levels, exceeding previously stated standards. First person is used throughout the paper.

Total Points

100