The DNP must have a basic understanding of statistical measurements and how they apply within the parameters of data management and analytics. In this assignment, you will demonstrate understanding of basic statistical tests and how to perform the appropriate test for the project using SPSS or other statistical programs.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Refer to “Setting Up My SPSS,” “SPSS Database,” and “Comparison Table of the Variable’s Level of Measurement,” located in the DNP 830 folder of the DC Network Practice Immersion workspace.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

Directions:

1. Set up your IBM SPSS account and run several statistical outputs based on the “SPSS Database” Use “Setting Up My SPSS” to set up your SPSS program on your computer or device. You may also use programs such as Laerd Statistics or Intellectus, if you subscribe to them.
2. The patient outcome or dependent variables and the level of measurement must be displayed in a comparison table which you will provide as an Appendix to the paper. Refer to the “Comparison Table of the Variable’s Level of Measurement.”
3. Submit a 1,000-1,250 word data analysis paper outlining the procedures used to analyze the parametric and non-parametric variables in the mock data, the statistics reported, and a conclusion of the results.

Provide a conclusive result of the data analyses based on the guidelines below for statistical significance.

1. PAIRED SAMPLE T-TEST: Identify the variables BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight. Using the Analysis menu in SPSS, go to Compare Means, Go to the Paired Sample t-test. Add the BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight in the Pair 1 fields. Click OK. Report the mean weights, standard deviations, t-statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report as t(df)=value, p = value. Report the p level out three digits.
2. INDEPENDENT SAMPLE T-TEST: Identify the variables InterventionGroups and PatientWeight. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Compare Means, Go to Independent Samples tT-test. Add InterventionGroups to the Grouping Factor. Define the groups according to codings in the variable view (1=Intervention, 2 =Baseline). Add PatientWeight to the test variable field. Click OK. Report the mean weights, standard deviations, t-statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report t(df)=value, p = value. Report the p level out three digits
3. CHI-SQUARE (Independent): Identify the variables BaselineReadmission and InterventionReadmission. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Descriptive Statistics, go to Crosstabs. Add BaselineReadmission to the row and InterventionReadmission to the column. Click the Statistics button and choose Chi-Square. Select eta to report the Effect Size. Click suppress tables. Click OK. Report the frequencies of the total events, the chi-square statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report ꭓ2 (df) =value, p =value. Report the p level out three digits.
4. MCNEMAR (Paired): Identify the variables BaselineCompliance and InterventionCompliance. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Descriptive Statistics, go to Crosstabs. Add BaselineCompliance to the row and InterventionCompliance to the column. Click the Statistics button and choose Chi-Square and McNemars. Select eta to report the Effect Size. Click suppress tables. Click OK. Report the frequencies of the events, the Chi-square, and the McNemar’s p level. Report (p =value). Report the p level out three digits.
5. MANN WHITNEY U: Identify the variables InterventionGroups and PatientSatisfaction. Using the Analysis Menu, go to Non-parametric Statistics, go to LegacyDialogs, go to 2 Independent samples. Add InterventionGroups to the Grouping Variable and PatientSatisfaction to the Test Variable. Check Mann Whitney U. Click OK. Report the Medians or Means, the Mann Whitney U statistic, and the p level. Report (U =value, p =value). Report the p level out three digits.
6. WILCOXON Z: Identify the variables BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Non-parametric Statistics, go to LegacyDialogs, go to 2 Related samples. Add the BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight in the Pair 1 fields. Click OK. Report the Mean or Median weights, standard deviations, Z-statistic, and p level. Report as (Z =value, p =value). Report the p level out three digits.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Discussion of the types of statistical tests used and why they have been chosen.
2. Discussion of the differences between parametric and non-parametric tests.
3. Description of the reported results of the statistical tests above.
4. Summary of the conclusive result of the data analyses.
5. Outputs from the statistical analysis provided as an Appendix to the paper.
6. Comparison table of the variable’s level of measurement provided as an Appendix to the paper.

Use the following guidelines to report the test results:

• Statistically Significant Difference: When reporting exact p values, state early in the data analysis and results section, the alpha level used for the significance criterion for all tests in the project. Example: An alpha or significance level of < .05 was used for all statistical tests in the project. Then if the p-level is less than this value identified, the result is considered statistically significant. A statistically significant difference was noted between the scores before compared to after the intervention t(24) = 2.37, p = .007. 
• Marginally Significant Difference: If the results are found in the predicted direction but are not statistically significant, indicate that results were marginally significant. Example: Scores indicated a marginally significant preference for the intervention group (M = 3.54, SD = 1.20) compared to the baseline (M = 3.10, SD = .90), t(24) = 1.37, p = .07. Or there was a marginal difference in readmissions before (15) compared to after (10) the intervention ꭓ2(1) = 4.75, p = .06.
• Non-Significant Trend: If the p-value is over .10, report results revealed a non-significant trend in the predicted direction. Example: Results indicated a non-significant trend for the intervention group (14) over the baseline (12), ꭓ2(1) = 1.75, p = .26.

The results of the inferential analysis are used for decision-making and not hypothesis testing. It is important to look at the real results and establish what criterion is necessary for further implementation of the project’s findings. These conclusions are a start.

  

Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation, with speaker notes, that examines the significance of an organization’s culture and values. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice-over or a video. Refer to the Topic Materials for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning, and an additional slide for References at the end.

1. Outline the purpose of an organization’s mission, vision, and values.

2. Explain why an organization’s mission, vision, and values are significant to nurse engagement and patient outcomes.

3. Explain what factors lead to conflict in a professional practice. Describe how organizational values and culture can influence the way conflict is addressed.

4. Discuss effective strategies for resolving workplace conflict and encouraging interprofessional collaboration.

5. Discuss how organizational needs and the culture of health care influence organizational outcomes. Describe how these relate to health promotion and disease prevention from a community health perspective.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Just some guidelines: Do NOT read your slides as I (audience) can see the slide. Rather, further explain the information you placed on the slide with examples and expanded examples when you are recording in LOOM. Pretend you are delivering the presentation to a live audience. You would not “Read” all the slides if you were doing a live presentation. You would discuss what is one the slides and add examples.

Make sure to include speaker notes in your power point but when you record your presentation, you will also add more conversation than you inserted as speaker notes. Do not place large amounts of text on the slides as it clutters the slides. Rather you can insert short paragraphs, phrases, etc and then enter your speaker notes in the white space BELOW the actual slide, and then your LOOM presentation will be longer in length as you bring the presentation all together. Do NOT insert large pictures nor copyrighted pictures in your power point as it makes your file too large to submit. You may use 1-3 very small pictures if you feel the need to do so but pictures are not required. If your file is too large to submit to the gradebook, you will have to remove pictures, so please be mindful of this.

I will have to present this assignment to loom in my student portal. Do not include pictures for me. Thank you.

 

TOPIC: Benchmark – Funding Plan

The purpose of this assignment is to create a plan for funding an intervention while applying financial planning and management best practices.

Write a 1,200-1,500 word plan for funding, including the following information:

1. Description of the data used to determine the targeted health disparity.
2. Description of the health disparity targeted through the intervention.
3. Description of intervention sustainability.
4. Description of possible cost savings resulting from intervention implementation.
5. Rationale for chosen sources of funding.
6. A proposed budget that includes total cost of implementation, expenses, and amount of funding received.
7. Description of adherence to financial planning and management best practices.

Include up to two resources in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assesses the following programmatic competency:

MSN Public Health Nursing

6.6: Apply financial planning and management best practices in the development and administration of public health nursing interventions.

STUDY MATERIALS

Read Chapter 5 in Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community.

Read “Prevention and Public Health Fund” (2016), located on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. URL: https://www.hhs.gov/open/prevention/index.html#

Read “Public Health Financing” (2013), located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. URL: https://www.cdc.gov/stltpublichealth/docs/finance/Public_Health_Financing-6-17-13.pdf

Explore “Chapter 42. Getting Grants and Financial Resources,” located on the Community Toolbox website (2018). URL: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/finances/grants-and-financial-resources

Explore “Chapter 43. Managing Finances,” located on the Community Toolbox website (2018). URL: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/finances/managing-finances

Explore the Grants page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. URL: https://www.cdc.gov/grants/

Explore the grants.gov website for information about grants available for population-based interventions. URL: https://www.grants.gov/

 

Reflection on Learning

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:      

• Compare and contrast theories of organizational behavior and leadership. (PO 6)
• Investigate the role of advanced nursing practice in innovation and transformation to propose solutions impacting healthcare systems. (PO 6)
• Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)
• Assimilate attributes for intra-/inter-professional collaboration across healthcare settings (PO 8)
• Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8)

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the assessment:

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment:

1. Write a brief 1-2 paragraph per each weekly reflection addressing each question posed in the Reflect section of the weekly module.
2. Include the following sections in your Reflection. 
3. Writing Organization and Mechanics

• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
• NR703 Reflection on Learning InquiryRequirements:
  1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
  2. Assesses own learning
  3. Assesses value of the learning experience 

Week 1

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• How does leadership formation influence the dynamics and culture of the organization in which the leader operates?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 2

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• What coaching or leadership development do you believe would help you to reach a new level in your leadership formation?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 3

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• As a leader, how might you use a professional practice model to influence the culture and sustainability of an organization dedicated to transformation?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 4

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• How will you use your leadership tools and influence to build ethical, high-value healthcare organizations?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 5

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• What are the leadership competencies that support the creation of an innovative, high-value healthcare culture?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 6

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• Identify one theory or framework addressed this week. Identify what behaviors you will emphasize or de-emphasize based upon this theory or framework.
• What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 7

• As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives by participating in the weekly readings, discussions, or activities (the weekly objectives are found in each week’s “Student Lesson Plan for Learning Success”).
• As a DNP leader, how might you incorporate transformational leadership in strategic planning?
• What do you value most about your learning this week?