Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is:
- To apply a change process using the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation and a systematic review after identifying a clinical topic of concern and related nursing practice issue.
- The information from the ‘Illustration’ part of our lessons in Weeks 1-6 will mentor you through this process. Your change process is to be set up as a pilot project.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO2: Proposes leadership and collaboration strategies for use with consumers and other healthcare providers in managing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative activities. (PO#2)
CO8: Selects evidence for best practices when planning professional nursing care involving systems, processes, and devices for individuals, families, aggregates and communities. (PO#8)
Points
The assignment is worth 225 points.
Due Date
Submit your completed assignment by Sunday end of Week 6 by 11:59 p.m. MT.
Directions
Please do not use any of the Nurse Daniel information for your own topic, nursing intervention, or change project. Nurse Daniel serves as an example only to illustrate the change process.
Please review the infographic as way to guide you in getting started with your assignment: Developing an Assignment with Integrity (Links to an external site.)
A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed below or by reading the transcript (Links to an external site.).
EBP Change Process (form)
- Download the EBP Change Process form (Links to an external site.) during Week 1.
- The use of this specific form is REQUIRED and is due at the end of Week 6.
- A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed in the short video above.
- Identify a clinical topic and related nursing practice issue you think needs to be changed.
- Locate a systematic review on your topic from the CCN Library databases. Be sure this involves nursing actions.
- Work through each step of the ACE Star Model as outlined on the assignment form (Star Points 1-5: Discovery, Summary, Translation, Implementation, and Evaluation). Respond to the instructions provided on the form.
- Follow the activities and thinking of Nurse Daniel in Weeks 1-6 in the ‘Illustration’ part of each lesson. He will be working through a clinical topic and nursing practice issue to demonstrate a change (ACE Star Model and systematic review).
- Work on a portion of the process each week, as the illustration unfolds.
- Please reach out to your instructor for feedback or assistance with your PICOT question as needed.
- Required and Additional Background Reading in Weeks 1 and 2 under Readings is available for more information on the ACE Star Model and the use of systematic reviews.
- Please cite any references (in APA format) of your systematic review or other scholarly document (optional) as needed. Paraphrasing information, rather than quoting, is expected. No quotes for this assignment please!
- For questions about this assignment, please contact your instructor.
- Use the grading rubric as a final way to check that all components of the form have been completed. The rubric is the tool your instructor will use to assess your content.
Reminder
Before preparing your assignment, please review this “Crediting Sources Made Simple (Links to an external site.)“ resource. This tool is intended to help you understand scholarly writing, APA, referencing, and crediting. Please reach out to your instructor with any questions as you prepare your assignment.
**Academic Integrity**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
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Rubric
Week 6: EBP Change Process Assignment Grading RubricWeek 6: EBP Change Process Assignment Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelected Systematic ReviewA systematic review from the CCN Library databases was selected, identified, and was appropriate for the selected nursing change process.25.0 ptsOne systematic review from the CCN Library databases was identified and was clearly appropriate.22.0 ptsA systematic review was selected from the CCN Library databases and was mostly appropriate for a nursing change process.20.0 ptsA systematic review was selected from the CCN Library databases and was fairly appropriate for a nursing change process.10.0 ptsA systematic review was selected, but not from the CCN Library databases and/or was not appropriate for this assignment.0.0 ptsNo systematic review selected or used.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 1 (Discovery)The topic, nursing practice issue, rationale and scope of the problem were clearly identified and described.25.0 ptsStar Point 1 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.22.0 ptsStar Point 1 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.20.0 ptsStar Point 1 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.10.0 ptsStar Point 1 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.0.0 ptsThe ACE Star Model Star Point 1 was not completed.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 2 (Summary)The NURSING practice problem, NURSING related PICOT question, a systematic review from any database in the Chamberlain Library, and other optional references, evidence summary, strength, and solutions, are listed and described.35.0 ptsStar Point 2 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.31.0 ptsStar Point 2 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.28.0 ptsStar Point 2 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.13.0 ptsStar Point 2 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail. or were inappropriate.0.0 ptsThe ACE Star Model Star Point 2 was not completed.35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 3 (Translation)Care standards, practice guidelines, or protocols; stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities; the nursing role; rationale for including certain stakeholders, and cost analysis plan are addressed.35.0 ptsStar Point 3 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.31.0 ptsStar Point 3 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.28.0 ptsStar Point 3. was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.13.0 ptsStar Point 3 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.0.0 ptsThe ACE Star Model Star Point 3 was not completed.35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 4 (Implementation)Permission process, education plan, timeline, measurable outcomes, forms, resources, and stakeholder meetings, are addressed.35.0 ptsStar Point 4 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.31.0 ptsStar Point 4 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed28.0 ptsStar Point 4 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.13.0 ptsStar Point 4 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.0.0 ptsThe ACE Star Model Star Point 4 was not completed.35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 5 (Evaluation)Reporting results, process and next steps are addressed.35.0 ptsStar Point 5 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.31.0 ptsStar Point 5 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed28.0 ptsStar Point 5 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.13.0 ptsStar Point 5 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.0.0 ptsThe ACE Star Model Star Point 5 was not completed.35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentationInformation was presented clearly and thoughts were well organized and logical.20.0 ptsInformation was presented clearly and thoughts were well organized and logical throughout.18.0 ptsInformation was presented clearly and thoughts were mainly organized and logical throughout.16.0 ptsInformation was presented clearly and thoughts were somewhat organized and logical throughout.8.0 ptsInformation was not consistently clear and/or was not consistently organized and logical.0.0 ptsInformation was disorganized and difficult to understand.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics/APAThe systematic review and any other scholarly resources were properly listed in APA format.
The writing includes error free grammar and spelling, and complete sentence structure.15.0 ptsExcellent mechanics and APA formatting with minimal errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.13.0 ptsGood mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column12.0 ptsFair mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column6.0 ptsPoor mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column0.0 ptsVery poor mechanics and formatting such that information is difficult to read.15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Form Used0.0 pts0 points deductedCorrect assignment form used0.0 pts22.5 points (10%) deductedIncorrect form used resulting in point deduction0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction0.0 pts0 points deductedSubmitted on time0.0 ptsNot submitted on time – Point deduction1 day late =11.25 deduction; 2 days=22.5 deduction; 3 days=33.75 deduction; 4 days =45 deduction; 5 days = 56.25 deduction; 6 days =67.5 deduction; 7 days =78.75 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late0.0 pts
