Change paper
Assignment: Change Paper
Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks: Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment. Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below: Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peer reviewed nursing journal articles. Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes. Include a title page, running head, appropriate headings, and reference page. The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.
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Assignment: Change Paper
Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need
of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are
inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change
theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen
change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness
of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change
affects the nursing profession.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. o Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that
are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.
o Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change
you want to make.
o Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how
to implement change.
o Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for
your change proposal.
o Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below: o Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peer-
reviewed nursing journal articles.
o Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes. o Include a title page, running head, appropriate headings, and reference page. o The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font,
follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.
Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy. Grading:
Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement (1pt)
Pts.
Research – Cited 4 or more reliable sources. – Sufficient information provided to support topic. – Research in-depth, revealing new insight.
– Cited 4 or more reliable sources. – Adequate information provided to support topic. – Research is superficial.
– Missing citations or unreliable sources used. – Information does not support research topic. – Research is not relevant to paper.
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Content – Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process. – Proposed plan contains specific ideas for change. – Change theory is included and proposal follows theory. – Timeline is included for change proposal. – Reflection is provided.
– Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process. – Proposed plan is included but missing specifics. – Change theory is included and proposal follows theory. – Timeline is incomplete – Reflection is not relevant to nursing process.
– Inappropriate topic is chosen that is unrelated to nursing process. – Proposed plan is inconsistent and missing specifics. – Change theory is missing or inappropriate. Plan does not follow theory. – Timeline is missing. – Reflection is missing.
Grammar/Spelling – Consistent and appropriate writing style. – No spelling/grammar errors. – Length is 3-5 pages using Times New Roman, 12-point font
– Writing is consistent and appropriate. – Grammar/spelling errors are minor. – Length is less than 3 pages or Times New Roman, 12-point font not used.
– Writing is inconsistent and inappropriate. – Significant grammar/spelling errors. – Length less than 3 pages or Times New Roman, 12-point font not used.
References/APA – All sources properly cited using APA format. – Includes title page, running head, page numbers, proper paragraphs, and reference page.
– All sources properly cited using APA format with minor errors (punctuation). – Includes title page, running head, page numbers, and reference page with minor errors in paragraph format.
– Sources not cited correctly. – Missing elements such as title page, running head, and reference page.
Instructor: Total Points
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