Chamberlain NR451 Capstone Project Paper

NR451 Capstone Project

Directions: Please choose ONE topic and its corresponding systematic review that is of most interest to you, or most relevant to your practice Chamberlain NR451 Capstone Project Paper. This systematic review will be the basis for your capstone project. Please refer to the guidelines for each milestone for more details.

Promoting breastfeeding

Sinha, B., Chowdhury, R., Sankar, M. J., Martines, J., Taneja, S., Mazumder, S., … Bhandari, N. (2015). Interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatrica, 104, 114-134.

Preventing central venous catheter-related infections

Lai, N. M., Lai, N. A., O’Riordan, E., Chaiyakunapruk, N., Taylor, J. E., & Tan, K. (2016). Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter-related infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7), CD010140.

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Increasing health insurance coverage for vulnerable populations

Jia, L., Yuan, B., Huang, F., Lu, Y., Garner, P., & Meng, Q. (2014). Strategies for expanding health insurance coverage in vulnerable populations. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (11), 1-41. CD008194. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008194.pub3.

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Preventing teen pregnancy and sexually-transmitted disease

Mason-Jones, A. J., Sinclair, D., Mathews, C., Kagee, A., Hillman, A., & Lombard, C. (2016). School-based interventions for preventing HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy in adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (11), CD006417. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006417.pub3.

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Reducing hospital readmissions

Mistiaen, P., & Poot, E. (2006). Telephone follow-up, initiated by a hospital-based health professional, for post discharge problems in patients discharged from hospital to home. Cochrane Consumers and Communication Group. (4), CD004510. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004510.pub3.

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Capstone Project Milestone 1: Practice Issue and Evidence Summary Worksheets

Student Name:                                                          Date:

Directions

  1. Refer to the guidelines for specific details on how to complete this assignment.
  2. Type your answers directly into the worksheets below.
  3. Submit to the Dropbox by the end of Week 3, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
  4. Post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum. You may also email questions to the instructor for a private response.
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Practice Issue Worksheet

What is the Practice Issue? 

 

Define the scope of the Practice Issue: 
What is the practice area?___ Clinical

___ Education

___ Administration

___ Other (list)_________________________________

How was the practice issue identified? (check all that apply)___ Safety/risk management concerns

___ Unsatisfactory patient outcomes

___ Wide variations in practice

___ Significant financial concerns

___ Difference between hospital and community practice

___ Clinical practice issue is a concern

___ Procedure or process is a time waster

___ Clinical practice issue has no scientific base

__ Other:

Describe the rationale for your checked selections:
What evidence must be gathered? (check all that apply)
___ Literature search___ Guidelines

___ Expert Opinion

___ Patient Preferences

___ Clinical Expertise___ Financial Analysis

___ Standards (Regulatory, professional, community)

___ Other

Describe the rationale for your checked selections:

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Evidence Summary Worksheet

Directions: Please type your answers directly into the worksheet.

Describe the practice problem in your own words with reference to the identified population, setting and magnitude of the problem in measurable terms:
Find a source of evidence that is a systematic review article on a nursing topic that is relevant to your practice problem. Write the complete APA reference for the systematic review article you selected:

Define the search terms for your systematic review:

Identify the objectives of the article.

Provide a statement of the questions being addressed in the work and how they relate to your practice issue:

Summarize (in your own words) the interventions the author(s) suggest to improve patient outcomes.

Summarize the main findings by the authors of your systematic review including the strength of evidence for each main outcome.  Consider the relevance to your project proposal for the Milestone 2 project paper.

Outline evidence-based solutions that you will consider for your project.

Discuss any limitations to the studies performed that you believe impacts your ability to utilize the research in your project.

Chamberlain NR451 Capstone Project Paper Rubric

Week 5 iCARE Paper Grading Rubric
Week 5 iCARE Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

Introduction

The type of work setting and interprofessional team features are described (improvement or type of team).

25 pts

Introduction thoroughly describes the work setting and features of the interprofessional team.

22 pts

Introduction describes the work setting and features of the interprofessional team.

20 pts

One element from the first column is missing or lacks detail.

10 pts

Two elements from the first column are missing and lack detail.

0 pts

The introduction is missing.
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25 pts

Compassion

Nursing action related to compassion is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

25 pts

The nursing action related to compassion was clearly identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained.

22 pts

The nursing action related to compassion was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

20 pts

The nursing action related to compassion was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail.

10 pts

The nursing action related to compassion lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail.

0 pts

No Marks
25 pts

Advocacy

Nursing action related to advocacy is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

25 pts

The nursing action related to advocacy was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained.

22 pts

The nursing action related to advocacy was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

20 pts

The nursing related to advocacy was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail.

10 pts

The nursing action related to advocacy lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail.

0 pts

The nursing action and support elements were missing.
25 pts

Resilience

Nursing action related to resilience is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

25 pts

The nursing action related to resilience was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained.

22 pts

The nursing action related to resilience was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

20 pts

The nursing action related to resilience was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail.

10 pts

The nursing action related to resiliency lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail.

0 pts

The nursing action and support elements were missing.
25 pts

Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing action related to EBP is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

25 pts

The nursing action related to EBP was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained.

22 pts

The nursing action related to EBP was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes.

20 pts

The nursing action related to EBP was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail.

10 pts

The nursing action related to EBP was not sufficiently identified or one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail.

0 pts

The nursing action and support elements were missing.
25 pts

Summary

Explain how nursing actions of the iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you can influence support for interprofessional teams on your unit or area of practice.

35 pts

Key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are thoroughly described.

31 pts

Most key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are described.

28 pts

Some key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are described

13 pts

Summary lacks details of key points.

0 pts

Summary is missing.
35 pts

Mechanics and Organization

The discussion is well organized and logical. The structure is clear and compelling to the reader. Paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas stand out

20 pts

Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: Well organized and logical, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, professional wording is used, uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed clearly.

18 pts

Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Few errors noted.

16 pts

Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Some errors noted.

8 pts

Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Many errors noted.

0 pts

Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A such that it is difficult to follow or understand.
20 pts

APA

APA format is used throughout.
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20 pts

Excellent APA formatting with minimal errors of the following: All sources cited in the text -all references listed on the reference page using basics of APA format -title page in general APA format -headings present and follow APA format -12-point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, paragraphs indented -used only one short quote and body of the paper is approximately 3 pages

18 pts

Good formatting considering the elements listed in column A.

16 pts

Fair formatting considering the elements listed in column A. Some APA errors noted.

8 pts

Poor formatting considering the elements listed in column A. Many APA errors noted.

0 pts

Very poor formatting such that paper is difficult to read. Numerous APA errors noted.
20 pts

Use of CINAHL article as Required Source from CCN Library

0 pts

0 points deducted
Used CINAHL article from CCN Library

0 pts

20 points (10%) deducted
Required article source of CINAHL not used resulting in point deduction
0 pts

Late Deduction

0 pts

0 points deducted
Submitted on time

0 pts

Not submitted on time – Points deducted
1 day late = 10 deduction; 2 days late = 20 deduction; 3 days late = 30 deduction; 4 days late = 40 deduction; 5 days late = 50 deduction; 6 days late = 60 deduction; 7 days late = 70 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late
0 pts
Total Points: 200