Evidence-Based Practice
JOURNAL ENTRY 2
Submit a journal entry (along with your time log). The journal entry is your opportunity to be self-reflective and needs to connect your previous professional experience with your practice, competencies/concepts in the program, and the literature. See the Practicum Guidelines located in the Practicum area, and this week’s Learning Resources, for a complete description of the practicum.
Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 7.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
· Hickey, J. V., & Giardino, E. R. (Eds.). (2021). Evaluation of quality in health care for DNPs (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
· Chapter 8, “Planning a Program or Project Evaluation” (pp. 189–214)
· Chapter 13, “Evaluation of Populations and Population Health” (pp. 329–350)
· Sipes, C. (2024). Project management for the advanced practice nurse (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
· Chapter 3, “Design/Initiation: Project Management—Phase I” (pp. 55–84)
· Chapter 4, “Planning: Project Management—Phase 2” (pp. 85–130)
· White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M. F. (Eds.). (2021). Translation of evidence into nursing and healthcare (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
· Chapter 9, “Project Management for Translation” (pp. 199–228)
· Aycock, D. M., Clark, P. C., Thomas-Seaton, L., Lee, S.-Y., & Moloney, M. (2017). Simple tools to facilitate project management of a nursing research projectLinks to an external site. . Western Journal of Nursing Research, 39(3), 430–443. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945916656605
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Develop SMART objectives—evaluate a CoPLinks to an external site. . https://www.cdc.gov/phcommunities/resourcekit/evaluate/smart_objectives.html
Rubric
NURS_8502_Week7_Assignment1_Rubric
| NURS_8502_Week7_Assignment1_Rubric | ||||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflect on the practicum experience hours completed. |
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45 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the Practicum Time Log. |
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40 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts | ||||
| Total Points: 100 |