Assignment: Practicum Experience

As your practicum proceeds, consider the topics addressed this week. Conduct research to further your understanding of how issues related to health information systems and other resources, such as financials, staffing, and materials, could influence the implementation of your proposed change.

In addition, you reflect on the effectiveness of your practicum experiences for fostering your professional development. What challenges are you encountering, or would you anticipate at this point? If necessary, what can be done to improve the situation?

To prepare:

• Reflect on the learning objectives and      activities you developed for your practicum experience during Week 1 (See      attached file). Also, consider the leadership competencies introduced in      Weeks 2 and 3.
• What new skills or insights have you      gained thus far in your practicum experience? How do you think this is      impacting your leadership development and the planning of your proposed      change? What adjustments might need to be made to your leadership presence      within the practicum environment—or your plan for change? What additional      supports would you find most beneficial right now?

To complete: By tomorrow 4/10/19 6mpm, write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with at least 3 scholarly references. Include the level one headers as numbered below:

1) What new skills or insights have you gained through your practicum experiences? 

2) How is this impacting your leadership development and planning related to your proposed change? 

3) What additional supports would be beneficial?

Required Readings

White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terharr, M. F. (2016). Translation of evidence into nursing and health care practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

· Review Chapter 6, “Translation of Evidence for Leadership”

This chapter addresses the pivotal role of leadership in the translation of evidence into practice.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/DNPEssentials.pdf

Use the information in this report to guide the formulation of goals for your practicum experience.

Kotter, J. P. (2007). Leading change: Why transformation efforts fail. Harvard Business Review, 85(1), 96-103. Retrieved from https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/pl/57319806/57319860/3d20a24aeeedc7a83d2a918c5013078c

In this foundational reading, Dr. John Kotter discusses errors commonly made as organizations undergo change, and he recommends steps leaders can take to help avoid them.

Murphy, M. P., Staffileno, B. A., & Carlson, E. (2015). Original Article: Collaboration Among DNP- and PhD-Prepared Nurses: Opportunity to Drive Positive Change. Journal of Professional Nursing,31388-394. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2015.03.001

Nelson-Brantley, H. V., & Ford, D. J. (2017). Leading change: a concept analysis. Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 73(4), 834-846. doi:10.1111/jan.13223

Salmela, S., Eriksson, K., & Fagerström, L. (2012). Leading change: a three-dimensional model of nurse leaders’ main tasks and roles during a change process. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(2), 423-433. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05802.x

Sherrod, B., & Goda, T. (2016). DNP-Prepared leaders guide healthcare system change. Nursing Management, (9). 13.

Optional Resources

Osters, S., & Tiu, F. S. (n.d.). Writing measurable learning outcomes. Retrieved from http://www.gavilan.edu/research/spd/Writing-Measurable-Learning-Outcomes.pdf

Kotter International. (2017). Kotter International. Retrieved from http://www.kotterinternational.com/ 

National Center for Healthcare Leadership. (2017). NCHL Health Leadership Competency ModelTM.Retrieved from http://www.nchl.org/static.asp?path=2852,3238

  

Designing and Measuring Outcomes

As noted in previous courses of the DNP program, it is essential to design measurable outcomes that can guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of an initiative. For this Discussion, you are asked to examine professional standards and other factors that require consideration as you develop outcomes for your proposed evidence-based change. Think about the various groups that are invested in—or that may be affected by—this change. What measures would stakeholders need in order to help determine if the change aligns with organizational priorities and is successful in achieving its intended outcomes? Why is it important to establish accountability around this initiative?

To prepare:

• Look at outcomes established for at least one      evidence-based change currently underway or previously accomplished within      your practicum setting. What lessons can be learned to support the      development of outcomes for your proposed change?
• What outcomes would you identify for your proposed      change? How are these tied to AACN Essentials? What other standards or      guidelines should be considered? What interdisciplinary factors need to be      considered as you craft these outcomes? Think about other clinical and      administrative groups, as well as patients.
• How will the outcomes be measured?
• Be prepared to support your Discussion postings with      evidence from the literature and specific examples related to your      practicum setting.

By Day 3 of Week 8

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

By tomorrow Wednesday 4/17/19  2pm (America/New York time), write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with at least 3 references (see list or required readings below). Include the level one headers as numbered below:

1) Describe three outcomes for your proposed change. For each outcome, describe the evaluation criterion/criteria that is/are measurable.

2) Explain how these outcomes relate to multiple sets of standards, as well as differing groups’ needs and priorities. Why is intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration important as you design these outcomes?

3) How do the measurable outcomes for your proposed change establish accountability for you as a leader?

Required Readings

White, K. M., & Dudley-Brown, S.(2016). Translation of evidence into nursing and health care practice. (2nd edition)  New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

• Review Chapter 14, “Creating a Culture that Promotes      Translation”

Kutney-Lee, A., Germack, H., Hatfield, L., Kelly, S., Maguire, P., Dierkes, A., & … Aiken, L. H. (2016). Nurse Engagement in Shared Governance and Patient and Nurse Outcomes. Journal Of Nursing Administration, 46(11), 605-612. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000412

Sung-Heui, B. (2016). CNE SERIES. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Reimbursement Policy and Nursing-Sensitive Adverse Patient Outcomes. Nursing Economic$, 34(4), 161-181. 

Twigg, D. E., Gelder, L., & Myers, H. (2015). The impact of understaffed shifts on nurse-sensitive outcomes. Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 71(7), 1564-1572. doi:10.1111/jan.12616

Yankovsky, A., Gajewski, B. J., & Dunton, N. (2016). Trends in Nursing Care Efficiency From 2007 to 2011 on Acute Nursing Units. Nursing Economic$, 34(6), 266-276.