NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

EB002: Research Methodology

NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice AssignmentsEB002: Assessment Instructions

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Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Overview

For this Performance Task Assessment, you will develop a narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint Presentation describing your search process for locating research on a clinical issue of interest and complete a Research Methodology Matrix in which you will analyze the research methodologies described in selected peer-reviewed articles.

Submission Length: A two-part Assessment: 1) A 4- to 5-slide narrated presentation narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint presentation and 2) A 1- to 2-page Research Methodology Matrix. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Professional Skills: Written Communication,Oral Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.

Your response to this Assessment should:

Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.

This Assessment requires submission of two (2) files, a narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint presentation and a completed Research Methodology Matrix. Save your files as EB002__presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB002_presentation_J_Smith) and EB002_matrix_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB002_matrix_J_Smith).

You may submit a draft of your assignment to the Turnitin Draft Check area to check for authenticity. When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Instructions

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

Research Matrix
APA Presentation Template

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the Assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

To complete this Assessment:

Part 1: Clinical Inquiry

Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
Keep in mind that it is required that your chosen clinical topic remain the same for all competencies (EB002-EB006).
Using keywords related to this clinical issue of interest and Boolean search terms, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four peer-reviewed articles relevant to your clinical issue of interest.
Create a 4- to 5-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

- Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
- Describe how you used keywords and Boolean search terms to search your chosen clinical issue of interest.
- Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search.
- Provide APA citations for the four peer-reviewed articles that you selected.

Part II: Research Methodologies

Use the Research Methodology Matrix to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following (in 1—2 pages):
- The full citation of each peer-reviewed article, in APA format. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
- A brief (1 paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific and provide examples.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles that you selected. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

EB002 RUBRIC

EB002: Research Methodology: Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles.

Assessment Rubric

Rubric Criteria	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Part 1: Clinical Inquiry
Module 1: Approaches to Research Methods to Address Clinical Issues
Create a 4- to 5-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:	The presentation identification and description of the clinical issue of interest is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies and describes the chosen clinical issue of interest.	The presentation clearly and accurately identifies and describes in detail the chosen clinical issue of interest.
· Identify and briefly describe
your chosen clinical issue of interest.
Learning Objective 1.1 – Describe clinical issues to be addressed by research
· Describe how you used keywords and Boolean search terms to search your chosen clinical issue of interest. Learning Objective 1.2 – Describe keywords and Boolean search terms applied to conduct research for clinical issues	The presentation describing the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest.	The presentation accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest.

Rubric Criteria	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
· Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search. Learning Objective 1.3 – Describe databases used in conducting research for clinical issues	The presentation identifying at least four databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer- reviewed articles is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies at least four databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer-reviewed articles. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	The presentation accurately and clearly identifies in detail four or more research databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer-reviewed articles.
· Provide APA citations for the four peer-reviewed articles that you selected. Learning Objective 1.4 – Apply proper APA citation to cite peer- reviewed research	Presentation of APA citations for at least four peer- reviewed articles selected is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely provides APA citations for at least four peer-reviewed articles selected.	The presentation accurately and completely provides APA citations for four peer- reviewed articles selected.
Part 2: Research Methodologies
Module 2: Types of Literature Reviews
Use the Research Methodology Matrix to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following: · The full citation of each peer-reviewed article, in APA format.	Citations for each article in APA format is missing.	The response inaccurately or vaguely provides citations for each article in APA format.	The response accurately and clearly provides a full citation of each article in APA format.

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Learning Objective 2.1 – Apply

proper APA citation to cite peer- reviewed research

· A brief statement explaining why you chose this peer- reviewed article and/or how it relates to the clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.

Learning Objective 2.2 – Analyze peer-reviewed articles that

address clinical issues

Explanation of how the articles selected relate to the clinical issue of interest is missing.

Explanation of the ethics of research related to the clinical issue of interest is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Response inaccurately or vaguely explains how the articles selected relate to the chosen clinical issue of interest.

Response inaccurately or vaguely explains the ethics of research related to the clinical issue of interest.

Response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail how the articles selected relate to the chosen clinical issue of interest.

Response accurately and clearly explains in detail the ethics of research related to the chosen clinical issue of interest.

· A brief description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.

Learning Objective 2.3 – Analyze

research aims of peer-reviewed research

Description of the research aims of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing.

The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the research aims of the peer- reviewed articles selected.

The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the research aims of the

peer-reviewed articles selected.

· A brief description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the

Description of the research methodology used in the peer-reviewed articles

selected is missing.

The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the research methodology used

in the peer-reviewed articles,

The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the research methodology used

in the peer-reviewed articles

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific and provide examples.

Learning Objective 2.4 – Analyze research methodologies

and may identify the type of methodology used.

The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided.

selected, and clearly identifies the type of methodology used.

The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and

two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided.

· A brief description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles that you selected.

Learning Objective 2.5 – Evaluate strengths, reliability, and validity of research

methodologies

Description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used is missing.

Explanation of the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing.

The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the strengths of each of the research methodologies used.

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the articles selected.

The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the strengths of each of the research methodologies used.

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles selected. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Mastery Rubric	No	Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Research Methodology
Learning Objective – Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles	Responses do not demonstrate a detailed, accurate, and comprehensive approach toward clinical inquiry in obtaining peer-reviewed research, and do not include a synthesis and in- depth analysis of the research methodologies used in the peer-reviewed research obtained to address clinical issues of interest.	Responses demonstrated a detailed, accurate, and comprehensive approach toward clinical inquiry in obtaining peer-reviewed research, including a synthesis and in-depth analysis of the research methodologies used in the peer-reviewed research obtained to address clinical issues of interest.

Professional Skills Building

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Learning Objective PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.	Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability.	Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English. Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.
Learning Objective PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.	Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate.	Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.	Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.
Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.	APA conventions are not applied.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.
Learning Objective PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.	Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.

Professional Skills

Building

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills

PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume.

Speaker inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented.

Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding.

Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts.

PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively.

Learning Objective PS 3.1:

Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.

Learning Objective PS 3.1:

Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.

Learning Objective PS 3.1:

Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.

Learning Objective PS 3.1:

Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.

Learning Objective PS 3.2:

Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.

Learning Objective PS 3.2:

Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Learning Objective PS 3.2:

Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.

Learning Objective PS 3.2:

Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.

Professional Skills Building	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
Learning Objective PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.	Analysis of assumptions is missing.	Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument.	Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument.
Learning Objective PS 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions.	Assumptions are missing.	Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.
Learning Objective PS 5.3: Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives.	Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing.	Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives.	Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective PS 6.1: Identify credible sources.	Credible sources are missing.	Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.	Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.
Learning Objective PS 6.2: Analyze findings from relevant sources.	Analysis is missing.	Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.	Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.

NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments EB004: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence

EB004: Assessment Instructions

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Overview

For this Performance Task Assessment, you will critically appraise peer-reviewed articles related to a clinical question or interest and based on the critical appraisal of the articles, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research.

Professional Skills: Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.

Your response to this Assessment should:

Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
Adhere to the required assignment length.

This Assessment requires submission of two (2) documents, a completed Critical Appraisal Worksheet and an evidenced-based practice recommendation response. Save your files as EB004_appraisal_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB004_appraisal_J_Smith) and EB004_EBP_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB004_EBP_J_Smith).

Instructions

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

Critical Appraisal Worksheet

Click each of the items below to complete this assessment.

Part 1: Critical Appraisal of Research

Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
Develop a PICOT question to address this clinical issue of interest.
Using the keywords from the PICOT question, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level.
Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Critical Appraisal Worksheet.

Part 2: Evidence-Based Best Practices

Based on your appraisal, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. In a 1- to 2-page narrative, address the following:

Explain the best practice that emerged, justifying your proposal with APA citations for the evidenced-based research that you reviewed.

EB004 Rubric

EB004: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence: Recommend best practices based on critical appraisal of evidence-based research.

Assessment Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Part 1. Critical Appraisal of Research

Module 1: How to Critically Appraise Literature

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Critical Appraisal Worksheet.

Be sure to include:

· An evaluation table

Learning Objective 1.1 – Apply critical appraisal tools to evaluate peer- reviewed research

The critical appraisal worksheet evaluation table is missing.

The responses evaluating of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing.

The critical appraisal worksheet provides an evaluation table that is inaccurate or vague.

The responses provide an inaccurate or vague evaluation of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected.

The critical appraisal worksheet accurately and clearly provides a detailed evaluation table.

The responses provide a detailed, specific, and accurate evaluation of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected.

Part 2: Evidenced-Based Best Practices

Module 2: Synthesizing Evidence to Identify Best Practice From a Body of Evidence

Based on your appraisal, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. In a 1- to 2-page narrative, address the following:

The responses suggesting a best practice that may be aligned to the evidenced- based research reviewed is missing.

The responses explaining the best practice with inaccurate

The responses inaccurately or vaguely suggest a best practice that may be aligned to the evidence-based research reviewed.

The responses inaccurately or vaguely explain the best

The responses accurately and clearly suggest a detailed best practice that is fully aligned to the evidenced-based research reviewed.

The responses accurately and clearly explain in detail the

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

· Explain the best practice that emerged, justifying your proposal with APA citations for the evidenced- based research that you reviewed.

Learning Objective 2.1 – Justify best practices informed by evidenced-based research

and vague justification for why this represents a best practice in the field is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

APA citations d for the evidenced-based research reviewed is missing.

practice with inaccurate or vague justification for why this represents a best practice in the field.

The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided.

Inaccurate and incomplete APA citations are provided for the evidenced-based research reviewed.

best practice, with sufficient justification of why this represents a best practice in the field.

The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and

two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided.

Accurate, complete, and full APA citations are provided for the evidenced-based research reviewed.

Mastery Rubric	No	Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence
Learning Objective – Recommend best practices based on critical appraisal of evidence-based research.	The responses do not recommend in detail a comprehensive set of best practices and is not informed by and fails to reflect a synthesis of the critical appraisal of evidenced-based research.	The responses recommend in detail a comprehensive set of best practices that is fully informed by and reflects a synthesis of the critical appraisal of evidenced-based research.

Professional Skills Building

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.

Learning Objective PS 1.1:

Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.

Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability.

Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability.

Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.

Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.

Professional Skills Building

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Learning Objective PS 1.2:

Organize writing to enhance clarity.

Writing is poorly organized and incoherent.

Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing

or inappropriate.

Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.

Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.

Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.	APA conventions are not applied.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.
Learning Objective PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.	Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.
PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice.
Learning Objective PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.	Analysis of assumptions is missing.	Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument.	Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument.
Professional Skills Building	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Learning Objective PS 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions.	Assumptions are missing.	Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument.	Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.
Learning Objective PS 5.3:	Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing.	Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives.	Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.

Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective PS 6.1: Identify credible sources.	Credible sources are missing.	Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.	Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.
Learning Objective PS 6.2: Analyze findings from relevant sources.	Analysis is missing.	Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.	Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.

NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments EB005: Evidence-based Decision-Making

EB005: Assessment Instructions

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Overview

For this Performance Task Assessment, you will create a narrated PowerPoint presentation recommending and supporting an evidence-based practice change for your current healthcare organization. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Submission Length: An 8- to 14-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation.

Professional Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.

Your response to this Assessment should:

Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
Adhere to the required assignment length.

This Assessment requires submission of one (1) file, a narrated PowerPoint presentation. Save your file as EB005_presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB005_presentation_J_Smith).

Instructions

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

APA Presentation Template

To complete this Assessment:

Reflect on your current healthcare organization and think about potential opportunities for evidence-based change.
Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of an evidence-based change.
Develop a PICOT question to address this issue.
Using the keywords from the PICOT question, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Create a PowerPoint presentation by addressing the following in 8–14 slides:

- Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change. (You may opt to keep various elements of this anonymous, such as your company name.) (1–2 slides)
- Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation in general. (2–3 slides)
- Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making. Note that you may find further research needs to be conducted if sufficient evidence is not discovered. (3–5 slides)
- Be sure to include a description of the PICOT question that you developed for your search, and which databases you consulted.
- Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation. (1–2 slides)
- Describe the measurable outcomes that you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change. (1–2 slides) NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
- Be sure to provide APA citations for the supporting evidence-based, peer-reviewed articles that you selected to support your thinking.

EB005 Rubric

EB005: Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Recommend evidence-based organizational changes using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making.

Assessment Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Module 1: Internal Evidence

Create a PowerPoint presentation by addressing the following in 8–14 slides:

· Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change.

Learning Objective 1.1 – Describe healthcare organizations’ culture and readiness for change

The presentation description of a healthcare organization, including an inaccurate and vague explanation of its culture and readiness for change is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a healthcare organization, including an inaccurate or vague explanation of its culture and readiness for change.

The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided.

The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a healthcare organization, including a detailed explanation of its culture and readiness for change.

The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and

two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided.

· Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the

stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with

The presentation description of the current problem or opportunity for change is missing.

A description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a current problem or opportunity for change.

An inaccurate or vague description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the

The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a current problem or opportunity for change.

An accurate, specific, and detailed description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

change implementation in general.

Learning Objective 1.2 – Analyze

organizational problems or opportunities for change

stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation is provided.

Module 2: Translating Evidence into Decision-Making for Practice

· Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making. Be sure to include a description of the PICOT question that you developed for your search, and which databases you consulted.

Learning Objective 2.1 – Recommend evidenced-based changes for practice informed by evidenced-based and peer- reviewed research approaches for decision-making

The presentation proposing an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that may be aligned to an evidenced- based approach for decision- making is missing.

The responses describing the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research and may vaguely and inaccurately support the evidenced-based idea that is proposed is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely proposes an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that may be aligned to an evidenced- based practice approach for decision-making. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The responses inaccurately or vaguely describe the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research and may support the evidenced-based idea that is proposed.

The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided.

The presentation clearly and accurately proposes in detail an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that is fully aligned to an evidenced- based practice approach for decision-making.

The responses clearly and accurately describe in detail the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research to fully support the evidence-based idea that is proposed.

The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and

two competency-specific

Rubric Criteria	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
			resources that fully support the responses provided.
· Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation. Learning Objective 2.2 – Develop plans for knowledge transfer of organizational changes in practice	The presentation describing a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including a vague and inaccurate plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including an inaccurate or vague plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation.	The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including a detailed plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation that is specific. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
· Describe the measurable outcomes you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change. Learning Objective 2.3 – Describe measurable outcomes achieved through organizational implementation of evidenced- based changes	The presentation describing the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed.	The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed.

Mastery Rubric	No	Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Evidence-Based Decision-Making
Learning Objective – Recommend evidence-based organizational changes using an evidence-based practice approach to decision- making	A comprehensive, detailed and in-depth presentation is not provided and fails to appropriately recommend evidenced-based organizational changes and does not synthesize evidenced-based practice approaches for decision- making. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	A comprehensive, detailed and in-depth presentation is provided that appropriately recommends evidenced-based organizational changes that synthesizes evidenced-based practice approaches for decision-making.

Professional Skills Building

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.

Learning Objective PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.	Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability.	Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English. Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.
Professional Skills Building	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Learning Objective PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.	Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate.	Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.	Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.
Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.	APA conventions are not applied.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.
Learning Objective PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed.	Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.	Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills
PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation,	Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words,	Speaker inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation,	Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct

comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.	and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume.	comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.	pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.
PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented.	Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding.	Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding.	Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts.
Professional Skills Building	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively.
Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.
Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.
PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice.
Learning Objective PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.	Analysis of assumptions is missing.	Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.	Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.

		Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument.		Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument.
Learning Objective PS 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions.	Assumptions are missing.	Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments		Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.
Professional Skills Building	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement		2 Meets Expectations
Learning Objective PS 5.3: Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives.	Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing.	Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives.		Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective PS 6.1: Identify credible sources.	Credible sources are missing.	Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.	Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.
Learning Objective PS 6.2: Analyze findings from relevant sources.	Analysis is missing.	Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.

NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments EB006: Disseminating Evidenced-Based Practice Changes

EB006: Assessment Instructions

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Overview

For this Performance Task Assessment, you will create a narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you analyze dissemination strategies to best communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Submission Length: A 10- to 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation.

Professional Skills: Written Communication,Oral Communication,Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.

Your response to this Assessment should:

Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
Adhere to the required assignment length.

This Assessment requires submission of one (1) file, a narrated PowerPoint presentation. Save your file as EB006_presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB006_presentation_J_Smith).

Instructions

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

APA Presentation Template

To complete this Assessment:

Reflect on your current healthcare organization and think about potential opportunities for evidence-based change.
Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of an evidence-based change.

Create a 10- to 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you address the following:

Explain the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in your healthcare organization. (1–2 slides)
Describe the evidence-based practice change that you would recommend implementing to address the clinical issue of interest that you selected. Be specific and provide examples. (2–3 slides)
Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you might recommend to communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization and explain why. (2 slides)
Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you would be least inclined to recommend to communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization and explain why. (2 slides)
Identify at least two barriers that you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies that you are most inclined to use. (1 slide)
Explain how you might overcome the barriers that you identified. Be specific and provide examples. (2–3 slides) NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

EB006 RUBRIC

EB006: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Changes: Analyze dissemination strategies for evidence-based practice changes in healthcare.

Assessment Rubric

Rubric Criteria	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Module 1: Environments Conducive to Evidence-Based Practice
Create a 10- to- 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you address the following: · Explain the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence- based practice change in your healthcare organization. Learning Objective 1.1 – Analyze evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations	The presentation explaining the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely explains the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization.	The presentation accurately and clearly explains in detail the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization.
Module 2: Evidence-Based Practice and Change
· Describe the evidence- based practice change you would recommend implementing to address the clinical issue of interest	The presentation describing the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address the clinical issue of interest selected is missing.	The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address	The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

that you selected. Be specific and provide examples.

Learning Objective 2.1 – Recommend evidenced-based changes for practice informed by evidenced-based and peer- reviewed research

the clinical issue of interest selected.

The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

the clinical issue of interest selected.

The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and

two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided.

Module 3: Dissemination and Engagement in Evidence-Based Practice

· Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you might recommend to communicate evidence- based practice changes to your organization and explain why. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

Learning Objective 3.1 – Recommend dissemination strategies to communicate evidenced-based practice changes in healthcare

organizations

The presentation comparing at least two dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization is missing.

The responses explaining why these dissemination strategies are recommended is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely compares at least two dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization.

The responses provide a inaccurate or vague explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are recommended.

The presentation accurately and thoroughly compares two or more dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization.

The responses provide an accurate and detailed explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are recommended.

· Compare at least two dissemination strategies

that you would be least inclined to recommend to

The presentation comparing at least two dissemination

strategies not recommended to communicate evidence-

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely compares at least

two dissemination strategies not recommended to

The presentation accurately and thoroughly compares

two or more dissemination strategies not recommended

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

communicate evidence- based practice changes to your organization and explain why.

Learning Objective 3.2 – Analyze dissemination strategies not conducive to the communication of evidence- based practice changes in

healthcare organizations

based practice changes to a healthcare organization is missing.

The responses explaining why these dissemination strategies are not recommended is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization.

The responses provide a inaccurate or vague explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are not recommended.

to communicate evidence- based practice changes to a healthcare organization.

The responses provide an accurate and detailed explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are not recommended.

· Identify at least two barriers that you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies that you are most inclined to use.

Learning Objective 3.3 – Identify barriers to dissemination and communication strategies for evidence-based practice

changes

The presentation identifying at least two barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization is missing.

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies at least two barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The presentation clearly and accurately identifies in detail two or more barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization.

· Explain how you might overcome the barriers that you identified. Be specific and provide examples.

Learning Objective 3.4 – Analyze approaches for overcoming

The presentation explaining approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare

organization is missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating

evidence-based practice

The presentation clearly and accurately explains in detail approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating evidence-based practice

Rubric Criteria

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

barriers for communicating evidence-based practice changes

changes in a healthcare organization.

Mastery Rubric	No	Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Changes
Learning Objective – Analyze dissemination strategies for evidence-based practice changes in healthcare	A comprehensive, detailed, and in-depth presentation is not provided and fails to synthesize appropriate dissemination strategies to communicate evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	A comprehensive, detailed, and in-depth presentation is provided that synthesizes appropriate dissemination strategies to communicate evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations.

Professional Skills Assessment	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Learning Objective PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.	Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability.	Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English. Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.
Learning Objective PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.	Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate.	Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.	Writing is generally well organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.
Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work.	APA conventions are not applied.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently.	APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
Learning Objective PS 1.4: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.	Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.

Professional Skills Assessment	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills.
PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.	Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Speaker inconsiste ntly uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.	Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.
PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented.	Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding.	Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts.
PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively.
Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.	Learning Objective PS 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.
Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.	Learning Objective PS 3.2: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.

Professional Skills Assessment	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement			2 Meets Expectations
PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice.
Learning Objective PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.	Analysis of assumptions is missing.	Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments			Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
		Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument.			Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
Learning Objective	Assessment of multiple	Response does not identify nor			Response identifies and considers
PS 5.3:	perspectives is missing.	adequately consider multiple			multiple perspectives and alternatives.
Assess multiple		perspectives or alternatives.
perspectives and
alternatives.
PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
Learning Objective PS 6.1: Identify credible sources.	Credible sources are missing. NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Assignments		Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.	Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic.
Learning Objective	Analysis is missing.		Analysis superficially reflects	Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings
PS 6.2:			relevance of findings to the	to the identified problem, issue, or purpose.
Analyze findings from			identified problem, issue, or
relevant sources.			purpose.