Points

This assignment is worth 175 points.

Directions

1. Read over each of the following directions.
2. You must read the Assignment Practice Scenario below before completing the PPE Worksheet.
3. Download and use the required PPE Worksheet (Links to an external site.).
4. Review the information provided in our library of how to search for journal articles here (Links to an external site.).
5. Review the information provided in our library of how to locate and copy a journal permalink (Links to an external site.).
6. You are required to complete the worksheet using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.). Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
7. Complete each section of the Problem/PICOT/Evidence (PPE) Worksheet. For the Clinical PICOT Question, use the NR439_Guide for writing PICOT Questions and Examples.N439_Guide for writing PICOT Questions and Examples (Links to an external site.) Use one of the templates/guides to write your Clinical PICOT Question using all of the PICOT elements. Be sure to include the PICOT letters in your question.
8. Be sure to use the PPE grading rubric to make certain you are meeting all grading criteria of the PPE Worksheet.
9. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and in-text APA formatting.
10. Submit the completed PPE Worksheet on the Week 3 Assignment page.
11. Students, A short tutorial with tips for completing the Week 3 Problem/PICOT/Evidence Search (PPE) worksheet assignment may be viewed here. 

  

Title   Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment

Your presentation needs to include the following: 

A. Learning objectives for presentation, brief background on theorist, and usefulness/relevance of theory in current healthcare   

3 points 

B. Appropriateness of theory to role of nurse practitioner & presentation of key points of theory and applicability of concepts to daily advanced nursing practice and MSN Essentials  

  10 points 

C. Critique [evaluation of theory’s strengths/weaknesses and discussion of future practice implications]   

  5 points 

D. Creativity & organization of presentation (bullet points & excerpts only, slides should not be cluttered or contain lengthy paragraphs/ graphs, statistics and graphics should be included in presentation)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2 points

While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue they have identified for their capstone change proposal project, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project.

A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier PICOT Statement Paper and Literature Evaluation Table assignments to develop a 750-1,000 word review that includes the following sections:

1. Title page
2. Introduction section
3. A comparison of research questions
4. A comparison of sample populations
5. A comparison of the limitations of the study
6. A conclusion section, incorporating recommendations for further research

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

RUBRIC

An introduction is present, and it relates to the body of the paper. Information presented in the introduction is intriguing and encourages the reader to continue reading. 10%

A reflective and insightful comparison of research questions is presented. 20%

A reflective and insightful comparison of sample populations is presented. 20%

A reflective and insightful comparison of the limitations of the study is presented. 20%

A conclusion and recommendations for further research are reflective and insightful. 10%

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 5%

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 5%

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5%

All format elements are correct. 2%

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. 3%

 

Research a health care organization or network that spans several states with in the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade.

Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic plan to ensure readiness. Include the following:

1. Describe the health care organization or network.
2. Describe the organization’s overall readiness based on your findings.
3. Prepare a strategic plan to address issues pertaining to network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction.
4. Identify any current or potential issues within the organizational culture and discuss how these issues may affect aspects of the strategic plan.
5. Propose a theory or model that could be used to support implementation of the strategic plan for this organization. Explain why this theory or model is best.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please 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

 

• Describe the PMHNP practice environment for Texas, highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice.
• Compare the PMHNP practice environment in Texas with a neighboring state or a state in which you would like to practice.
• Describe a professional and/or clinical practice issue a new PMHNP will need to consider and address with the certification, licensure, credentialing, or relocation process.
• Develop a checklist for passing the national certification exam, including a detailed timeline that includes academic preparation (study plan), registration, financial preparation, etc.