This assessment requires application of a nursing theory based on General Systems Theory and it’s relevance to rural health.  

Rural populations face many challenges to receiving the health care they need. Social determinants of health such as living environment, education, access to resources, etc., all influence individual and population health. Often times, when resources are available, other determinants, such as a lack of education or self-care, financial limitations, etc., continue to inhibit care. Numerous nursing theories have developed from General Systems Theory and the idea that the “system” is made up of “subsystems” that must work collaboratively and in harmony in order to work effectively. Neuman’s Systems Model and Roy’s Adaptation Model are two of these nursing models that support the principles of General Systems Theory. For the purpose of this assignment, we will explore Roy’s Adaptation Model and answer the following:

• Identify 2 major issues faced by rural populations in meeting their health care needs.
• What specific social determinants of health significantly influence these issues?
• Identify and describe 3 (out of 10) explicit assumptions of Roy’s Adaptation Model.
• How do these assumptions apply to rural health?
• What subsystems facilitate or hinder the overall system’s ability to meet the needs of the rural population?
• Describe a plan or legislative process (may be one currently under review or recently passed) for improving the “healthcare system” and the potential impact on the rural population.

Make sure you also include a clear, separate introduction and conclusion as a part of this assignment, as these are worth separate points on the grading rubric.

Points:  40 Due Date: Sat, May 1 by 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US. (Please note: No late assignments will be accepted for Module 5 assessments.)

References Minimum of four (4) total references: two (2) references from required course materials and two (2) peer-reviewed references. All references must be no older than five years (unless making a specific point using a seminal piece of information)Peer-reviewed references include references from professional data bases such as PubMed or CINHAL applicable to population and practice area, along with evidence based clinical practice guidelines. Examples of unacceptable references are Wikipedia, UpToDate, Epocrates, Medscape, WebMD, hospital organizations, insurance recommendations, & secondary clinical databases.

StyleUnless otherwise specified, all the written assignment must follow APA 7th edition formatting, citations and references.

Number of Pages/WordsUnless otherwise specified all papers should have a minimum of 600 words (approximately 2.5 pages) excluding the title and reference pages. 

Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel spreadsheet, calculate the descriptive statistics indicated below for each of the Race/Ethnicity groups. Refer to your textbook and the Topic Materials, as needed, for assistance with creating Excel formulas.

Provide the following descriptive statistics:

1. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode
2. Measures of Variation: Variance, Standard Deviation, and Range (a formula is not needed for Range).
3. Once the data is calculated, provide a 160 word analysis of the descriptive statistics on the spreadsheet. This should include differences and health outcomes between groups.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide the student with the opportunity to explore and explain verbal, non-verbal, and written communication at the highest professional level. This assignment allows for the assimilation of professional leadership competencies as a doctorally prepared practice scholar. Assignment content supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination of skills relevant to the DNP practice scholar.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO3: Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)

CO4: Assimilate attributes for intra-/inter-professional collaboration across healthcare settings (PO 8)

CO5: Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8)

Total points possible: 350 points.

* Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. 

1. The assignment will include the following components within 5-7 pages (not including title page or reference page):
   1. Title Page (Title matches the first-page title)
   2. Use the following required Level 1 headings:
      1. Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      2. Non-verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      3. Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      4. Conclusion
   3. Introduction (Note: Do not use “Introduction” as a heading). Place the paper’s title on the first line.
      1. In a brief paragraph, introduce your paper’s topic and establish its importance.
      2. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline, in sentence format, of the paper. The best introductions outline the paper according to the major sections in the assignment guidelines (which are the required level 1 headings for the body of the paper).
   4. Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      1. This section describes the leadership competency of verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.
      2. Present your understanding of the components, comportment, and collaborative nature of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a leader.
   5. Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      1. This section describes the leadership competency of non-verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.
      2. Present your understanding of the positive and negative behaviors of non-verbal communication as a leader and examples of each.
   6. Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
      1. This section describes the leadership competency of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.
      2. Include your understanding of (a) professional tone & style, (b) use of standard English, and (c) strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in documents such as emails, memos, curricula vitarum, grant proposals, white papers, poster presentations, project dissemination manuscripts, and other formal written forms of professional leadership communication.
   7. Conclusion
      1. Recap the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.
      2. Draw major conclusions from the body of your paper.
      3. Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.
   8. Clarity of writing
      1. Use consistent standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording should be clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.
      2. Paper should be generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.
      3. The paper should be organized and use the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.
   9. APA Style and Organization
      1. Format as required in APA or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” (e.g., font, margins, title page, matching title on the 1st page, running head, level headings, reference pages, etc.).
      2. Citations in the text must match the APA table on p. 266 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers,” and there are no quotations used in the paper. (Minimum 6 scholarly sources that match the reference)
      3. References must match APA examples starting on p. 313 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers.” (Minimum 6 scholarly sources)
   10. All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.  This written assignment will be screened for originality by TurnItIn

Rubric

NR703 Week 5 Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Rubric

IntroductionRequirements:
1. First page title matches title on Title page.
2. Introduces paper’s topic and establish its importance.
3. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline of the paper.

Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following criteria of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a DNP leader:
1. components (what)
2. comportment (how)
3. collaborative nature

Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following criteria of non-verbal communication for the DNP leader.
1. Positive non-verbal behaviors
2. Negative non-verbal behaviors
3. Examples of each

Written Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following leadership criteria of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.
1. Professional tone & style.
2. Use of standard English.
3. Strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in professional documents (providing examples).

ConclusionRequirements:
1. Recaps the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.
2. Draws major conclusions from the body of your paper.
3. Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.

Clarity of WritingRequirements:
1. Consistent use of standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording are clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.
2. Paper is generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.
3. The paper is organized and uses the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

APA Style and OrganizationRequirements:
1. The document is formatted as required in APA.
2. Citations in the text are APA formatted, match the references, and there are no quotations in the paper
3. A minimum of 6 scholarly references match the citations and are APA formatted  

 Please review the attached document and let me know if you have any questions as this paper is worth 350 points.

Note that you are required to have 6 scholarly resources – please review what a scholarly resource includes.

You are to have NO quotes in the paper at all.

You have specific level one headings that are required. You also have recommended level two headings which would be good to use.

Again, you may find it helpful to open up the attached document and print it off when writing or reviewing your paper prior to submission. 

Develop a FlexPath preparation plan to help you feel confident and ready to begin your FlexPath program.

It’s important to begin any new endeavor feeling confident in your ability to be successful, and knowing the resources and support you can turn to when you need them.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate proficiency in the following course competency and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Demonstrate readiness to begin a FlexPath program.
  • Discuss potential challenges of being a FlexPath learner and ways to address them.
  • Describe how to use personal skills, knowledge, and reasons for choosing FlexPath to be a successful FlexPath learner.
  • Explain how the resources provided by Capella can assist in being a successful FlexPath learner.
  • Identify topics to discuss with a FlexPath Coach.

What’s your plan? The beginning of a degree program is full of excitement as you consider what the future may hold for you. Completing this assessment will help you channel that excitement into a realistic plan to be as prepared as possible for your new role—that of a successful FlexPath learner.

Although the preparation and directions listed below are specific to this assessment, the process they lead you through is similar to what you will do in every FlexPath academic course.

Preparation

To prepare for this assessment:

• Review the FlexPath Prep Plan Scoring Guide to see the criteria by which this assessment will be evaluated.
• Review the FlexPath Prep Plan template.
• Estimate the time it will take you to complete your plan and then set your target date.
  • Remember that you should plan to submit the assessment no later than the Tuesday prior to the date your first academic course starts.
  • Give yourself plenty of time to thoughtfully consider the questions it poses and draft your responses. Although you will submit your plan for evaluation in this practice course, remember that you are creating the plan to use as you begin your first academic course. The more thought you put into it, the more useful it will be.

Instructions

Step 1: Complete the assessment

Open the FlexPath Prep Plan template:

• Use the template to complete your assessment. Type your responses within the spaces provided in the template.
• Save your work as a Word document using the file naming conventions listed in the Assessments Attempt tab.

Step 2: Review your work

Review your work before submitting the plan. Do you see anything you want to change or add? Is the grammar and spelling correct? Revise the plan until you are satisfied with it and review the FlexPath Prep Plan Scoring Guide to be sure you have met the criteria.

Discuss an EBP initiative that was implemented in a health care setting (use fictitious names for people and places) and whether it was successful or not sustainable, with rationale. Choose one of four models of organizational change (Melnyk [2019],  Chap. 15, pp. 432-437) that you would use in an advanced nursing role to enhance sustainability of EBP initiatives.

Expectations

• Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
• Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years