\u00a0Purpose<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The process for affecting positive change to improve practice outcomes can start with either the identification of an area of interest or the identification of a potential or existing practice problem. Selecting an area of interest helps to define a direction for further inquiry. The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify and discuss an area of interest specific to advanced practice nursing. Students will identify a common practice problem related to the selected area of interest and provide a recommendation to affect positive change. Students will build on this project in later courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Note: The purpose of the MSN project is to translate evidence currently found in the literature into practice within the chosen specialty track. Due to the research complexity, time involvement, and implications regarding human subjects, drug studies are not acceptable areas of interest for an MSN project.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Criteria for Content<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

For this presentation, select an area of nurse practitioner (NP) practice that is of interest to you and in which you would like to see a practice change occur. Conduct a review of literature to see what is currently known about the topic and to find research support for the practice change you are recommending. \u202fYou may use a topic from the list at the link below or may investigate a topic of your choice\u00a0as long as\u00a0it pertains to NP practice. If you are unsure of your topic, please reach out to your instructor.\u00a0\u00a0Be sure to provide speaker’s notes for all slides except the title and reference slides.\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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1. Examine roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (CO1) \u00a0<\/li>\n
2. Analyze essential skills needed to lead within the context of complex systems. (CO3)\u00a0<\/li>\n
3. Explore the process of scholarship engagement to improve health and healthcare outcomes in\u00a0various settings. (CO4)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   List of Possible Topics\u00a0<\/h1>\n

   Note: The purpose of the MSN project proposal \u00a0is to translate evidence currently found in the literature into practice within the chosen specialty track. \u00a0Due to the research complexity, time involvement, and implications regarding human subjects, drug studies are not acceptable areas of interest for a MSN project.<\/em><\/p>\n

   FNP<\/h2>\n

   \u00b7 Best evidence available about a topic (i.e. frequency of mammography)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Screening recommendations (i.e. PSA for prostate cancer)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Information about a healthcare-related phenomenon (i.e. when to talk to a person about ending treatment for a terminal illness, non-compliance of diet for individuals with congestive heart failure)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Vaccinations for adults and\/or children<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Early assessment for health-related concerns (i.e. depression in teenagers; suicide prevention for the elderly)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Life style changes (i.e. smoking cessation, increasing activity in teenagers)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Relationship between events or health concerns (i.e. relationship between dementia and caffeine consumption.<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Selection on an intervention (i.e. use of small group theory to lessen anxiety)<\/p>\n

   \u00b7 Symptom management (i.e. pain, vomiting)<\/p>\n

   Create an 8-12 slide PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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   1. Introduction<\/strong>: slide should identify concepts to be addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speaker\u2019s notes that explain, in more detail, what will be covered.\u00a0<\/li>\n
   2. Evidence-based projects<\/strong>: slide should explain the general importance of master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession. Provide speaker\u2019s notes with additional detail and support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).\u00a0<\/li>\n
   3. Conceptual Model<\/strong>: slide should provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to develop an evidence-based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or you may select another model you find in the literature. In the speaker\u2019s notes, explain how the model would be applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).\u00a0<\/li>\n
   4. Area of Interest:\u00a0<\/strong>identify an area of interest related to NP practice in which a practice change may be needed. Slide should identify the area of interest and what is currently known on the topic. Speaker\u2019s notes more fully explain what is currently known and should provide rationale for why the area of interest is important to NP practice. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).\u00a0<\/li>\n
   5. Issue\/concern and recommendation for change<\/strong>: slide should identify a specific concern related to your general area of interest and your recommendation for a practice change. Speaker\u2019s notes should more fully explain the recommended change and rationale for the change. Recommendation should be supported by at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).\u00a0<\/li>\n
   6. Factors Influencing Change<\/strong>: slide should identify at least 2 internal and external factors that could impact your ability to implement your recommended change. Speaker\u2019s notes should more fully explain how the factors you\u2019ve identified would support or impede the implementation of your recommendations. Factors may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas.\u00a0<\/li>\n
   7. NONPF Competencies<\/strong>: slide identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that are relevant to an evidence-based project related to your area of interest. Speaker\u2019s notes should explain how the competencies relate to your area of interest. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).\u00a0<\/li>\n
   8. Conclusion<\/strong>: slide provides summary points of presentation. Speaker\u2019s notes provide final comments on the topic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Preparing the presentation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Submission Requirements<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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      1. Application: Use Microsoft Power Point\u2122 to create the PowerPoint presentation.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n
      2. Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be\u202f8-12 total slides\u202f(excluding title and reference slides). \u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n
      3. Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.\u00a0<\/li>\n
      4. A minimum of\u202ffour (4)\u202fscholarly literature references must be used.\u00a0<\/li>\n
      5. Submission: Submit your file: Last\u00a0name_First\u00a0initial_Wk6Assessment_Area of Interest.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         Best Practices in Preparing the Project<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

         The following are best practices in preparing this project:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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         1. Review directions thoroughly.\u00a0<\/li>\n
         2. Follow submission requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n
         3. Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.\u00a0<\/li>\n
         4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.\u00a0<\/li>\n
         5. Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located resource.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n
         6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.\u00a0<\/li>\n
         7. Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0ASSIGNMENT\u00a0CONTENT<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Introduction<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide should identify concepts to be addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speaker\u2019s notes that explain, in more detail, what will be covered. \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Evidence-based projects<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide should explain the general importance of master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession. Provide speaker\u2019s notes with additional detail and support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Conceptual Model<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide should provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to develop an evidence-based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or you may select another model you find in the literature. In the speaker\u2019s notes, explain how the model would be applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Area of Interest<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Identify an area of interest related to NP practice in which a practice change may be needed. Slide should identify the area of interest and what is currently known on the topic. Speaker\u2019s notes more fully explain what is currently known and should provide rationale for why the area of interest is important to NP practice. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Issue\/concern and recommendation for change<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide should identify a specific concern related to your general area of interest and your recommendation for a practice change. Speaker\u2019s notes should more fully explain the recommended change and rationale for the change. Recommendation should be supported by at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Factors Influencing Change<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide should identify at least 2 internal and external factors that could impact your ability to implement your recommended change. Speaker\u2019s notes should more fully explain how the factors you\u2019ve identified would support or impede the implementation of your recommendations. Factors may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas. \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0NONPF Competencies<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that are relevant to an evidence-based project related to your area of interest. Speaker\u2019s notes should explain how the competencies relate to your area of interest. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Conclusion<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide provides summary points of presentation. Speaker\u2019s notes provide final comments on the topic.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0ASSIGNMENT\u00a0FORMAT<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0APA Formatting<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            1) References on reference slide must be in APA format. May use bullets instead of hanging indents.<\/p>\n

            2) In-text citations on slides and in speaker\u2019s notes must be in APA format.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Writing Mechanics<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Writing mechanics\u00a0follow the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual.\u00a0Presentation length meets assignment guidelines. \u00a0<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Slide Formatting<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

            1) Presentation has title slide\u00a0<\/p>\n

            2) Presentation has reference slide(s)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

            3) Slides are professional in appearance and tone;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

            4) Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n

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