ES 3

RUBRIC: COMMENTS

INTRODUCTION TO CURRENT SITUATION

15 pts

Exceptional

The issue is introduced including significance to nursing leadership and the host organization. Pertinent background information or scholarly evidence are presented to support the intervention proposal. Current situation is fully explored including discussion of practice model, it’s relation to various disciplines, the issue, and how this might relate to the vision/mission of the organization. Three disciplines are identified as well as the role they may play in addressing the problem.

OBJECTIVES

30 pts- 20 pts

Exceptional

Identifies clearly at least 3 objectives of the proposed intervention. The objectives proposal is measurable and realistic and directly relates to an element of patient care, health care organizations, or research. The proposed intervention plan will directly meet the objectives listed within the timeframe specified.

COMMENTS: These objectives are ambiguous and they are not measurable

STRATEGIES

20 pts- 14 pts

Exceptional

Discussion includes specific strategies to meet objectives listed. Includes current organizational culture issues to be addressed, what internal or external resources currently exist that could be utilized, potential internal/external resource acquisition may be required to accomplish the objectives, and strategies for utilizing these resources appropriately. Briefly discuss methodology for intervention, evaluation, and analysis phases.

COMMENTS; No discussion on methodology for intervention, evaluation and analysis phase

ACTION PLAN:

20 pts- 8 pts

Exceptional

Identify specific initial steps that will be taken to accomplish the listed objectives. Provide appropriate timelines for each action as well as timeline for completion of the intervention and evaluation of the intervention. Discuss specific stakeholders that should be involved in the action plan, who will contact them and how, as well as timelines for this. Action plan will result in meeting objectives.

COMMENTS: No discussion on steps to accomplish the objectives, a timeline or stakeholders

FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS:

30 pts- 24 pts

Exceptional

A brief summary of financial implication is provided. Includes specific information pertaining to intervention, evaluation, and analysis phase relating to the host organization. All resources (including technology, stakeholders, consultants, etc) used in the action plan are addressed in this section with consideration to finances.

COMMENTS: More discussion needed to detail the financial implications of the intervention

APPENDIX A AND B

15 pts- 0 pts

Exceptional

Interview transcripts provided for at least one interview of three different identified disciplines. CV of all three individual interviewed provided as evidence that the person interviewed was appropriate for the topic being explored. Intervention media also submitted and is appropriate to the topic. Both of the following documents submitted: 1) Intervention media that is directly correlated with executive summary proposed intervention (or alternative method is used- i.e. evidence of email, attendance or scheduled attendance at a board meeting, etc.) and 2) Practice model, guideline, policy, standard of care, or other scholarly product supplied and correlates with topic of interest explored.

COMMENTS: No CV included

CLARITY OF WRITING

15 pts

Exceptional

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.