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Decision Making Process Paper Instructions and Rubric- Topic Submission Assignment

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1. Top of Form This week you will submit your TOPIC and OUTLINE for your decision-making Making Process Paper Due 11/11

Example of a format outline writing.

Here is a great resource on how to write an outline [please review]: How to write an outline

Here I will be approving your TOPIC and what to verify that you are on the right tract. THIS IS NOT your PAPER Submission- just topic and outline

The following is the instructions for the assignment- REMEMBER ONLY THE OUTLINE/Topic is due this week.

Decision-Making Process Paper

Due 12/10

Instructions

In this assignment, you will be writing a 6 page paper identifying, comparing and contrasting at least 3 different decision-making approaches of care from a multidisciplinary perspective using a pertinent and significant topic in nursing (examples might include nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation or another current and relevant nursing issue) the topic MUST BE APPROVED by your nursing instructor before writing the paper. . You are required to use APA 7th edition format and the page count does not include title page or reference page. Reflect on your own decision-making practices and the implications this will have regarding differing approaches taken of nursing leaders and staff nurses/clinical practitioners in decision making within to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Select and describe an issue in nursing that impacts nurses at all levels from bedside to advanced practice. Make sure to provide an adequate background and its significance to all levels of nursing using a strong review of the literature. Additionally, this should include a thorough literature review that provides a good understanding of what the cause of this problem is; what is suggested to address this problem. Essentially, this review must support your choices of the decision-making models and this needs to include how all levels of nursing practice (the bedside nurse to the APN are impacted by the problem).

2. Identify how you would expect a nurse leader/manager, a bedside/staff nurse and an Advanced practice nurse (CNO or NP) to address your selected issue using at least 3 different decision-making approaches which are clearly supported by the literature review. This must first include aa detailed analysis/overview of the selected decision making models and how they are used in practice. Then a detailed analysis of how these decision-making approaches/models would address the problem/along with a detailed analysis of how each of the three selected models would be applied to address the selected issue/problem making sure to incorporate this at all levels of practice. One of the decision-making models may be more applicable to the bedside nurse; whereas the other more applicable to the APN; however, all levels of nursing practice need to be addressed with at least one of the chosen 3 decision-making models. However, this does not mean that each decision-making model will apply to all levels of practice only that in this discussion needs to include how each level of nursing practice would utilize the decision-making model to address the problem. For instance, one decision making model may apply to the bedside nurse; the second decision making model may be more applicable at the level of APN (CNO, NP, etc) and the other decision-making model may be best applied to the nurse manager. This section should be detailed; meaning specific, well thought out, realistic solutions of how the nurse (at the level identified; this may include more than one level for the same decision-making model or not) would address the problem using the decision-making model is provided and well supported by the literature. of the benefits and limitations of various decision-making approaches that are applied appropriately to the level of nursing practice to address the selected issue/problem. This is informed from course readings, literature, clinical scenarios and other evidence-based and scholarly sources.

3. Prioritize the best decision-making approach/model to address the selected problem that is grounded in best practice. This should provide a well-supported rationale for this choice that includes a good comparison and contrasting of the 3 chosen decision-making models that clearly illustrates why the choice was made, that is consistent with the decision making model and how it would address the chosen topic or problem.

4. Identify a possible funding source that would addresses your approach to solving the problem. For instance, if the best approach to solving the nurse-to-patient ratio problem is through the use of SDM and shared governance, perhaps you may seek a local funding source to provide you with funding to implement a small EBP or research project that would be funded by a local nursing organization such as Sigma Theta Tau or perhaps if it was geared more towards assessing the value of this model towards NP in practice than seeking a local organization that supports funding for projects being implemented by practicing NP? If seeking money for research this would need to be overseen by a nurse with a DNP or a PhD or someone with the credentials to do so that are part of their scope of practice. Consider looking at federal, state, or local organizations. For example: There are many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc. Again, this need to be specifically applied with sufficient details

5. Use at least 10 references other than your main text. Uses APA 7th edition formatting. At least 5 of these need to be within the past five years.

CRITERION	STRONG	AVERAGE	WEAK
Introduction Introduce the overall concepts that will be described in the paper (10 pts)	10 pts Clear and concise introduction of the concepts to be presented in the paper	6 pts Mostly clear but somewhat generic introduction of the concepts to presented in the paper	3 pts Vague, unclear or no introduction of concepts to be presented in the paper
Background/Significance Identification and description of an issue in nursing that impacts all levels of nursing practice from bedside, nurse management to advanced practice with a good background and significance (21 pts)	21 pts Identifies, describes and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the nursing issue/problem as it relates to all levels of nursing practice with a specific and strong background and significance to nursing	14 pts Identifies, describes and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the nursing issue/problem as it relates to all levels of nursing practice illustrating some but not explicit background and significance of the topic to nursing	7 pts Identifies, describes and demonstrates an incomplete and vague understanding of the nursing issue/problem as it relates to all levels of nursing practice with a vague and unclear background and significance.
Literature Review Provides a thorough analysis of the literature about the identified problem that incorporates the main causes of the problem, the implications, the impact, and current suggested ways the identified problem is being addressed in practice and/or theory. (21 pts)	21 pts Clear and thorough analysis and review of the existing literature on the identified problem as it relates to nursing. The literature review comprehensively examines the causes, implications, impact, and current ways the identified problem is being addressed in practice and/or theory.	14 pts Mostly clear but somewhat vague review of existing literature of the identified problem as it relates to nursing. The literature review mostly but not comprehensively examines the causes, implications, impact, and current ways the identified problem is being addressed in practice and/or theory.	7 pts Unclear, vague or failure to review existing literature of the identified problem as it relates to nursing. The literature review is unclear, incompletely or fails to examine the causes, implications, impact, and current ways the identified problem is being addressed in practice and/or theory.
Detailed description of 3 decision making approaches/models and how they are used in practice that is well supported by the literature. This section describes how the various levels of nursing practice will apply the three selected decision-making models to address the identified problem which is clearly linked to the literature review. (30 pts)	30 pts Clear, detailed, and comprehensive description of the three chosen decision-making approaches/models and how they are used in practice that is well supported by the provided literature. This presents a clear, comprehensive discussion of how the various levels of nursing practice will apply the decision-making approaches in practice to address the selected problem that demonstrates a clear link to the literature review.	20 pts Mostly clear but somewhat vague description of three decision-making approaches/models and how they are used in practice that is mostly but not well supported by the provided literature. This section also presents a somewhat unclear discussion of how the various levels of nursing practice will apply the three decision making models to address the selected problem. There is some link to the literature review.	10 pts Vague, unclear or failure to provide a description of three decision making approaches/models and how they are used in practice that is minimally or not well supported by the provided literature. This section also presents an unclear and or failure to discuss how the various levels of nursing practice will apply the three decision making models to address the selected problem. There is failure or unclear link to the literature review.
Prioritize the best decision-making approach to the selected problem. Make sure to provide a clear and well-supported rationale for the choice of the selected model. This section should compare and contrast the three decision making models as they would be used to address the identified problem with a detailed discussion of the limitations and benefits of each model to address the problem from all levels of nursing practice. (30 pts)	30 pts Prioritizes one of the three selected decision-making approaches/models to address the identified problem. This includes a detailed and clear comparison and contrast of the three models with a comprehensive discussion of the limitations and benefits of each model in addressing the identified problem with a clear and insightful rationale for the choice of the prioritized model provided.	20 pts Prioritizes one of the three selected decision-making approaches/models to address the identified problem. This includes a somewhat detailed and clear comparison and contrast of the three models with a somewhat unclear discussion of the limitations and benefits of each model in addressing the identified problem with a largely insightful but somewhat vague rationale for the choice of the prioritized model provided.	10 pts Fails to prioritize or limitedly selects one of the three decision-making approaches/models to address the identified problem. This fails to include or only limitedly includes a comparison and contrast of the three models with little or no discussion of the limitations and/or benefits of each model to address the identified problem with a vague and unclear rationale for the choice of the prioritized model provided.
Identify a possible funding source that addresses your topic (so this does not necessarily need to be tied to your decision-making approach though it could be, but it does certainly need to be tied to how you plan to address the problem. This can be at a local, state, or national level. (18 pts)	18- pts Integrated and full descriptions of an appropriate funding source that addresses your chosen topic. The description includes real-world examples of fundings sources that include either a state, local or federal source.	12 pts Somewhat integrated but not full description of an appropriate funding source that addresses your chosen topic. The description includes mostly real-world examples of potential fundings sources at either the state, local or national level.	6 pts Limited to no description of an appropriate funding source that addresses the chosen topic. The description fails to include or limitedly includes a real-world example of a potential funding source at the local, state, or federal level.
Conclusion/Summary (10 pts)	10 pts Summarizes the key points made throughout the paper in a succinct but comprehensive manner	6 pts Somewhat summarizes the key points made throughout the paper in a mostly clear but not entirely comprehensive manner	3 pts Vague and unclear summary of the key points made throughout the paper that is not succinct or comprehensive.
Writing Mechanics: Language and direction of the paper follows the assignment outline and is clear and easy to follow. (18 pts)	18- pts Demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness. writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. The assignment outline was followed and guides the paper content appropriately	12 pts Somewhat concise and clear grammar and spelling used. Guidelines was mostly used to guide the paper content. Some spelling and grammar issues (less than 3-4 errors within paper)	6 pts Many deficiencies in grammar, spelling, or failure to follow the assignment guidelines. Writing has frequent spelling and grammar errors
APA formatting (paper is formatted per APA 7th edition guidelines including font, level of headings, appropriate number of references, in-text and reference list citations) (18 pts)	18- pts APA formatting is followed throughout the paper with correct citations and includes at least 10 scholarly references that are correctly APA 7th ed. citations. At least five of these were published in the past five years. References clearly and thoroughly support the cited text within the paper.	12 pts APA formatting is mostly followed throughout the paper with mostly correct citations with at least 8 to 9 scholarly but not required 10 with less than 4 of the references within the past 5 years and/or 2-3 incorrect APA 7th ed. referencing or formatting. References clearly support the cited text within the paper	6 pts Multiple errors in APA formatting throughout the paper identified. Fewer than 8 scholarly references provided with less than 3 of the references in the past 5 years and/or > 3 to 4 errors in APA 7th ed referencing and formatting. References fail to support the cited text within the paper.
Total: 176 pts

Sample Topic List:

Compare and Contrast Nursing Topics

Compare and contrast the healthcare outcomes of patients suffering from chronic illnesses who have access to regular nursing care versus those who do not.

Compare and contrast the incidence of racial discrimination in nursing care between urban and rural areas.

Compare and contrast the health risks associated with nursing care in acute care settings versus primary care settings.

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of medication-based treatments versus non-pharmacological interventions for managing pain in patients suffering from chronic illnesses.

Compare and contrast the communication styles and techniques used by nurses in caring for patients from different cultural backgrounds.

Compare and contrast the approaches to patient education used by nurses in acute care settings versus those in community health settings.

Compare and contrast the nursing interventions used for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in patients who are bedridden versus those who are mobile.

Compare and contrast the use of traditional nursing care models versus patient-centered care models in addressing the needs of patients suffering from mental health disorders.

Compare and contrast the ethical considerations involved in providing nursing care to patients who are terminally ill versus those who are not.

Compare and contrast the nursing interventions used to prevent and treat complications associated with diabetes in pediatric versus adult patients.

Nursing Informatics Topics

The role of nursing informatics in improving patient safety

The benefits and challenges of implementing electronic health records in nursing practice

Using data analytics to identify trends and improve patient outcomes

The impact of nursing informatics on clinical decision-making

The importance of user-centered design in nursing informatics

The ethical implications of using patient data in nursing informatics

The role of telehealth in nursing informatics and improving access to care

The future of nursing informatics and emerging technologies in healthcare

The impact of nursing informatics on interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Using nursing informatics to promote population health and improve public health outcomes.

Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Topics

The importance of evidence-based practice in nursing and its impact on patient outcomes

A case study of the successful implementation of evidence-based practice in nursing

Strategies for overcoming barriers to evidence-based practice in nursing

The role of nursing research in supporting evidence-based practice

The challenges of translating research into practice in nursing

The importance of collaboration between nurses and other healthcare professionals in promoting evidence-based practice

A comparison of different evidence-based practice models in nursing

The role of technology in promoting evidence-based practice in nursing

The impact of evidence-based practice on healthcare disparities and equity

The future of evidence-based practice in nursing and emerging trends in the field.

Nursing Topics

The impact of caring on nursing practice and patient outcomes

Strategies for preventing and managing nursing burnout

The importance of cultural competency in nursing practice and improving patient care

The role of nursing in promoting health equity and addressing healthcare disparities

A personal experience that influenced your decision to become a nurse

The impact of technology on nursing practice and patient care

The importance of interprofessional collaboration in nursing practice

The role of nursing leadership in shaping healthcare policy and practice

Ethical issues in nursing practice and their impact on patient care

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

Interesting Nursing Essay Topics Ideas

The benefits and challenges of working in rural nursing

The role of simulation in nursing education and its impact on clinical preparedness

A personal experience that highlighted the importance of compassion in nursing practice

The impact of social determinants of health on nursing practice and patient outcomes

The role of nurses in promoting mental health and wellbeing

A comparison of different nursing specialties and their unique challenges and rewards

The importance of patient-centered care in nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes

The role of nurses in addressing the opioid epidemic and promoting safe pain management practices

The impact of environmental factors on nursing practice and patient outcomes

The benefits and challenges of international nursing and working in global health.

Nursing Essay Questions

How has your understanding of nursing changed since starting your education and clinical practice?

What is the most significant challenge you have faced as a nursing student or professional, and how did you overcome it?

How has the nursing profession evolved over time, and what do you see as its future direction?

In your opinion, what are the most important qualities for a nurse to possess, and why?

How can nursing education and practice be improved to better meet the needs of diverse patient populations?

How can nurses effectively communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care?

What role does evidence-based practice play in nursing, and how can it be effectively integrated into clinical practice?

What ethical dilemmas do nurses face in their daily practice, and how can they be addressed?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted nursing practice and healthcare delivery, and what lessons can be learned from this experience?

How can nurses play a greater role in promoting public health and preventing disease in their communities?

Mental Health Nursing Essay Topics

The impact of stigma on mental health care and nursing practice

A comparison of different mental health nursing interventions and their effectiveness

The importance of trauma-informed care in mental health nursing practice

The role of nursing in promoting recovery-oriented care in mental health settings

The benefits and challenges of telepsychiatry and its impact on mental health nursing practice

The impact of cultural factors on mental health nursing practice and patient outcomes

The importance of self-care for mental health nurses and strategies for preventing burnout

The role of nursing in addressing the mental health needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities

A personal experience that highlighted the importance of compassion in mental health nursing practice

The role of mental health nurses in the prevention of suicide amongst adolescents.

Nursing EBP Topics You Can Use in Your Essay

Here are some of the latest evidence-based practice nursing research topics that you can use in your essay or explore further in your own research:

The impact of telehealth on patient outcomes in primary care

The use of music therapy to manage pain in post-operative patients

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in reducing stress and anxiety in healthcare workers

Combating health care-associated infections: a community-based approach

The impact of nurse-led discharge education on readmission rates for heart failure patients

The use of simulation in nursing education to improve patient safety

The effectiveness of early mobilization in preventing post-operative complications

The use of aromatherapy to manage agitation in patients with dementia

The impact of nurse-patient communication on patient satisfaction and outcomes

The effectiveness of peer support in improving diabetes self-management

The impact of cultural competence training on patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings

The use of animal-assisted therapy in managing anxiety and depression in patients with chronic illnesses

The effectiveness of nurse-led smoking cessation interventions in promoting smoking cessation among hospitalized patients

Importance of literature review in evidence-based research

The impact of nurse-led care transitions on hospital readmission rates for older adults

The effectiveness of nurse-led weight management interventions in reducing obesity rates among children and adolescents

The impact of medication reconciliation on medication errors and adverse drug events

The use of mindfulness-based interventions to manage chronic pain in older adults

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in reducing hospital-acquired infections

The impact of patient-centered care on patient satisfaction and outcomes

The use of art therapy to manage anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing medical procedures

Pediatric oncology: working towards better treatment through evidence-based research

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in improving medication adherence among patients with chronic illnesses

The impact of team-based care on patient outcomes in primary care settings

The use of music therapy to improve sleep quality in hospitalized patients

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in reducing falls in older adults

The impact of nurse-led care on maternal and infant outcomes in low-resource settings

The use of acupressure to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in promoting breastfeeding initiation and duration

The impact of nurse-led palliative care interventions on end-of-life care in hospice settings

The use of hypnotherapy to manage pain in labor and delivery

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in reducing hospital length of stay for surgical patients

The impact of nurse-led transitional care interventions on readmission rates for heart failure patients

The use of massage therapy to manage pain in hospitalized patients

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in promoting physical activity among adults with chronic illnesses

The impact of technology-based interventions on patient outcomes in mental health settings

The use of mind-body interventions to manage chronic pain in patients with fibromyalgia

Optimizing the clarifying diagnosis of stomach cancer

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in reducing medication errors in pediatric patients

The impact of nurse-led interventions on patient outcomes in long-term care settings

The use of aromatherapy to manage anxiety in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in improving glycemic control in patients with diabetes

The impact of nurse-led interventions on patient outcomes in emergency department settings

The use of relaxation techniques to manage anxiety in patients with cancer

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in improving self-management skills among patients with heart failure

The impact of nurse-led interventions on patient outcomes in critical care settings

The use of yoga to manage symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in promoting medication safety in community settings

The impact of nurse-led interventions on patient outcomes in home healthcare settings

The role of family involvement in the rehabilitation of stroke patients

Assessing the effectiveness of virtual reality in pain management

The impact of pet therapy on mental well-being in elderly patients

Exploring the benefits of intermittent fasting on diabetic patients

The efficacy of acupuncture in managing chronic pain in cancer patients

Effect of laughter therapy on stress levels among healthcare professionals

The influence of a plant-based diet on cardiovascular health

Analyzing the outcomes of nurse-led cognitive behavioral therapy sessions for insomnia patients

The role of yoga and meditation in managing hypertension

Exploring the benefits of hydrotherapy in post-operative orthopedic patients

The impact of digital health applications on patient adherence to medications

Assessing the outcomes of art therapy in pediatric patients with chronic illnesses

The role of nutrition education in managing obesity in pediatric patients

Exploring the effects of nature walks on mental well-being in patients with depression

The impact of continuous glucose monitoring systems on glycemic control in diabetic patients

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