Aligning the essentials with a gap in practice or practice change

ALIGNING THE ESSENTIALS WITH A GAP IN PRACTICE OR PRACTICE CHANGE In order to fulfil your DNP degree at Walden, you will complete non-clinical coursework, practicum hours, and a DNP Project. Both the clinical hours you will complete as part of your Practicum and your DNP Project will align with specific Domains as defined in The Essentials. Your DNP Project will focus on a gap in practice or practice change designed to improve quality within the organization at which you are doing your Practicum. The specifics of this will be decided later on, but at this early stage of your program, you should begin thinking about 1) the types of organizations you might select for your practicum experiences and 2) gaps in practice or practice changes that could be identified within these organizations. As you do this, keep in mind how the gaps in practice or practice changes will align with The Essentials. Required Readings Dang, D., Darholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International. Chapter 3, “The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) Model for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) Process Overview” (pp. 55–66) Chapter 4, “The Practice Question Phase” (pp. 73–96) American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing educationLinks to an external site.. AACN. https://www(dot)aacnnursing(dot)org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf Walden University. (n.d.). Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) practicum manualLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/dnp-practicum-manual Walden University Office of Research and Doctoral Studies. (n.d.). DNP capstone resources NURS 8702 and NURS 8703Links to an external site.. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/research-center/program-documents/dnp-8702-8703 Note: Check this website for the latest version of the DNP Process Guide. The Assignment: (2–3 pages) Write a paper in which you address the following: Describe the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that you selected for this Assignment. Identify the four Domains from The Essentials you identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. Justify your Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change you selected. Note: Us this week's Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission. this is the Rubric NURS_8002_Week5_Assignment_Rubric NURS_8002_Week5_Assignment_Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Describe the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that you selected for this Assignment. 10 to >9.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 9 to >8.0 pts Good The response accurately describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 8 to >7.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 7 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the organization type and the gap in practice or practice change that they selected for this Assignment or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Identify the four Domains from The Essentials you identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. 10 to >9.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 9 to >8.0 pts Good The response accurately identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 8 to >7.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 7 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies the four Domains from The Essentials they identified which closely align with the gap in practice or practice change or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Justify your Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change you selected. 45 to >40.5 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 40.5 to >36.0 pts Good The response accurately justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 36 to >31.5 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described. 31.5 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely justifies their Domain choices, explaining how each aligns with the gap in practice or practice change selected or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing. 45 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Written 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 Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. 90% of the time. 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 70% 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 < 70% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent 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 OutcomeDescription of criterion Written 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 Excellent 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: 80