RUA Group

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NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Evidence-Based Practice Change Group Project Guidelines

Purpose The Group Presentation is the final of the three assignments in this course. It builds upon and utilizes information gathered and reported in the first two assignments. The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: a) to provide a solution to a clinical problem using a evidence based process, and b) to demonstrate presentation skills for a group of peers.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

1. Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) 2. Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) 3. Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6) 4. Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence -based practice. (POs 4

and 8) 5. Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 240 points

Preparing the assignment (Online Students Only) 1. Follow these guidelines when completing this online assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have

questions. a. Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the topic influences or assists the

nursing profession. b. Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation. c. The final presentation will consist of 10–12 PowerPoint slides and may include handouts, if applicable.

Preparing the assignment (Campus Students Only) 1. Follow these guidelines when completing this on-campus assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have

questions. a. Each group will have 15 minutes to present on their topic. b. Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the topic influences or assists the

nursing profession. c. Each student will have an opportunity to present (speak). d. Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation. e. Students will be prepared to have 10–12 PowerPoint slides and may include handouts, if applicable.

2. Include the following sections: a. Content ([All Students] 120 points/50%)

• Identification of problem and impact on nursing practice.

• Clearly describe the research process, including what went well, barriers encountered, and what is still needed.

• Correlates research findings to identified clinical issue.

• Summarizes validity of qualitative and quantitative evidence.

• Findings are clearly identified. • Recommends practice change with measurable outcomes and addresses feasibility issues.

• Suggestions for implementation.

• Conclusion of content findings. b. Delivery (50 points/21%)

(Online Students Only) • Follows guidelines for a professional PowerPoint presentation. Speak directly with faculty for online Canvas

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Evidence-Based Practice Change Group Project Guidelines

submission process. • Evidence of participation by all group members. (Campus Students Only)

• Follows guidelines for a professional PowerPoint presentation. • Verbal delivery with good volume, pitch, and inflection for all group members.

• Physical delivery with professional dress, good posture, facial expression with eye contact, and enthusiasm is present for all group members.

• All group members effectively use notes and do not read from slides. • Participation by all group members.

c. Slide Presentation ([All Students] 50 points/21% distributed as shown)

• Title slide including group members

• Introductory slide with the clinical problem • Additional slides illustrating key points

• Conclusion slide

• Reference slide in current APA format • Effective balance of color, graphics, words, and space

• Slide limit: 10–12, inclusive of introduction and references ***Optional handouts may be included to provide information for the audience to keep.

d. Peer Evaluation ([All Students] 20 points/8%) • Completed peer evaluation with respectful and constructive feedback.

• Equal work: Did equal share of work.

• Teamwork: Took the initiative in helping get the group organized. • Communication: Provided ideas for the development of the presentation.

• Team membership skills: Assisted group members.

• Time: Met all deadlines. For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Evidence-Based Practice Change Group Project Guidelines

Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria

(Points possible/% of total points available)

Highest Level of Performance

High Level of Performance

Satisfactory Level of

Performance

Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance

Section not present in paper

Content (120 points/50%) 120 points 103 points 91 points 45 points 0 points

Required criteria 1. Identification of problem and impact on nursing practice. 2. Clearly describe the research process, including what went well,

barriers encountered, and what is still needed. 3. Correlates research findings to identified clinical issue. 4. Summarizes validity of qualitative and quantitative evidence. 5. Findings are clearly identified. 6. Recommends practice change with measurable outcomes and

addresses feasibility issues. 7. Suggestions for implementation. 8. Conclusion of content findings.

Includes 8 requirements for section.

Includes 7 requirements for section.

Includes 6 requirements for section.

Includes 5 or less requirements for section.

No requirements for this section presented.

Delivery (50 points/21%) 50 points 43 points 38 points 19 points 0 points

Required criteria (Online Students Only)

1. Follows guidelines for a professional PowerPoint presentation. Speak directly with faculty for online Canvas submission process.

2. Evidence of participation by all group members. (Campus Students Only)

1. Follows guidelines for a professional PowerPoint presentation. 2. Verbal delivery with good volume, pitch, and inflection for all

group members. 3. Physical delivery with professional dress, good posture, facial

expression with eye contact, and enthusiasm is present for all group members.

4. All group members effectively use notes and do not read from slides.

5. Participation by all group members.

Includes 2 requirements for section. (online)

Includes 5 requirements for section. (campus)

N/A

Includes 4 requirements for section. (campus)

Includes 1 requirement for section. (online)

Includes 3 requirements for section. (campus)

N/A

Includes 2 or less requirements for section. (campus)

No requirements for this section presented. (online)

No requirements for section presented. (campus)

Assignment Section and Required Criteria

(Points possible/% of total points available)

Highest Level of Performance

High Level of Performance

Satisfactory Level of

Performance

Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance

Section not present in paper

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

RUA: Evidence-Based Practice Change Group Project Guidelines

Slide Presentation (50 points/21%) 50 points 43 points 38 points 19 points 0 points

Required criteria 1. Title slide including group members 2. Introductory slide with the clinical problem 3. Additional slides illustrating key points 4. Conclusion slide 5. Reference slide in current APA format 6. Effective balance of color, graphics, words, and space 7. Slide limit: 10–12, inclusive of introduction and references

***Optional handouts may be included to provide information for the audience to keep.

Includes 7 requirements for section.

Includes 6 requirements for section.

Includes 5 requirements for section.

Includes 4 or less requirements for section.

No requirements for this section presented.

Peer Evaluation (20 points/8%) 20 points 17 points 15 points 8 points 0 points

1. Completed peer evaluation with respectful and constructive feedback.

2. Equal work: Did equal share of work. 3. Teamwork: Took the initiative in helping get the group

organized. 4. Communication: Provided ideas for the development of the

presentation. 5. Team membership skills: Assisted group members. 6. Time: Met all deadlines.

Includes 6 requirements for section.

Includes 5 requirements for section.

Includes 4 requirements for section.

Includes 3 or less requirements for section.

No requirements for this section presented.

Total Points Possible = 240 points