Leading Organizations for Quality Improvement Initiative

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PART 3

CLINICAL ASSIGNMENT 2: ORGANIZATION MEETING SUMMARY

Preparation to begin your DNP Project begins with the meeting with an organization to explore a gap in practice or a practice change that you might address as your DNP Project. Preparing for this meeting includes following the instructions in your NURS 8302 course and reviewing the guidelines for your practicum assignment 1.

By  Day 7 of Week 6, you will complete a 4–5-page paper that addresses the content for your organization meeting summary. As a guide, you can use the APA 7 template for writing graduate papers found at  https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/generalLinks to an external site.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

· Review and access the Organization Meeting Summary template provided in the Learning Resources.

· Consider your responses to the prompts and guiding questions provided on the Organization Meeting Summary template.

The Assignment: (4-5 pages)

Using the Organization Meeting Summary template as a guide, address the following:

Introduction

· Identify the organization, location, and participants at the meeting. Indicate the role each person plays in the organization.

· How did you first approach the organization?

· Why did you select this organization?

· Does the organization have a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects?

· If there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting.

Describe the DNP Project

· Describe exactly what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University.

· What questions did the participants have and how did you respond?

· How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project.

· Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing.

· What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change?

· What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses?

· How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Project Team

· Who would be the key stakeholders and potential team members (e.g. organization leader, project mentor) for a project to address gap in practice or practice change?

Next Steps

· Describe the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process.

· What questions were asked?

· What responses did you have?

· What decisions were made?

Evidence

Explore three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years) that could support the project initiative. You may include the two citations you cited under  the Describe the DNP Project  section.

Summary

· Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting.

· What would you have done differently?

· What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course. 

Rubric

NURS_8302_Week6_Assignment3_Rubric

NURS_8302_Week6_Assignment3_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

10 to >8.0 pts

Full Marks

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the organization, location, and participants at the meeting, the role each person plays in the organization how you first approached the organization, why you selected this organization, a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects and if there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting.

8 to >6.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains the organization, location, and participants at the meeting, the role each person plays in the organization how you first approached the organization, why you selected this organization, a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects and if there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting.

6 to >4.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the organization, location, and participants at the meeting, the role each person plays in the organization how you first approached the organization, why you selected this organization, a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects and if there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting.

4 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the organization, location, and participants at the meeting, the role each person plays in the organization how you first approached the organization, why you selected this organization, a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects and if there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the DNP Project

15 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The response comprehensively and fully describes in detail exactly what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University and includes the following information: What questions did the participants have and how did you respond? How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project. Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing. What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change? What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses? How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

12 to >9.0 pts

Good

The response describes what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University and includes the following information: What questions did the participants have and how did you respond? How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project. Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing. What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change? What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses? How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

9 to >5.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely describes exactly what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University and includes the following information: What questions did the participants have and how did you respond? How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project. Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing. What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change? What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses? How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

5 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely describes exactly what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University and includes the following information: What questions did the participants have and how did you respond? How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project. Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing. What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change? What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses? How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Team

15 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The response accurately and comprehensively explains in detail the key stakeholders and potential team members e.g., organization leader, project mentor for a project to address a gap in practice or practice change.

12 to >9.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains the key stakeholders and potential team members e.g., organization leader, project mentor for a project to address a gap in practice or practice change.

9 to >5.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the key stakeholders and potential team members e.g., organization leader, project mentor for a project to address a gap in practice or practice change.

5 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the key stakeholders and potential team members e.g., organization leader, project mentor for a project to address a gap in practice or practice change.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNext Steps

15 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The response accurately and comprehensively explains in detail the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process including responses to the following questions: What questions were asked? What responses did you have? What decisions were made?

12 to >9.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process including responses to the following questions: What questions were asked? What responses did you have? What decisions were made?

9 to >5.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process including responses to the following questions: What questions were asked? What responses did you have? What decisions were made?

5 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process including responses to the following questions: What questions were asked? What responses did you have? What decisions were made?

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence

15 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The response accurately and comprehensively explains in detail Three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years that support the project initiative.

12 to >9.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years that support the project initiative.

9 to >5.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years that support the project initiative.

5 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years that support the project initiative.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary

15 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The response accurately and comprehensively explains in detail the following: the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting. What would you have done differently? What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course.

12 to >9.0 pts

Good

The response accurately explains the following: the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting. What would you have done differently? What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course.

9 to >5.0 pts

Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the following: the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting. What would you have done differently? What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course.

5 to >0 pts

Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the following: the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting. What would you have done differently? What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 pts

Full Marks

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.

5 to >4.0 pts

Full Marks

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts

Full Marks

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts

Total Points: 100

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