Week 6: Area of Interest Power Point Presentation
Due Apr 12 by 11:59pm Points 175 Submitting a file upload
Purpose

The process for affecting positive change to improve practice outcomes can start with either the identification of an area of interest or the identification of a potential or existing practice problem. Selecting an area of interest helps to define a direction for further inquiry. The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify and discuss an area of interest specific to advanced practice nursing. Students will identify a common practice problem related to the selected area of interest and provide a recommendation to affect positive change. Students will build on this project in later courses.

Note: The purpose of the MSN project is to translate evidence currently found in the literature into practice within the chosen specialty track. Due to the research complexity, time involvement, and implications regarding human subjects, drug studies are not acceptable areas of interest for an MSN project.

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Examine roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (CO1) 
Analyze essential skills needed to lead within the context of complex systems. (CO3)
Explore the process of scholarship engagement to improve health and healthcare outcomes in various settings. (CO4)
Due Date: 

Assignment should be submitted to the Week 6 Area of Interest Powerpoint Presentation dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MST at the end of Week 6. The week 6 assignment will not go through Turnitin.

This assignment will follow the late assignment policy specified in the course syllabus.

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.

In the event of a situation that prevents timely submission of an assignment, students may petition their instructor for a waiver of the late submission grade reduction. The instructor will review the student’s rationale for the request and make a determination based on the merits of the student’s appeal. Consideration of the student’s total course performance to date will be a contributing factor in the determination. Students should continue to attend class, actively participate, and complete other assignments while the appeal is pending.

Total Points Possible:  175

Requirements:

Criteria for Content

For this presentation, select an area of nurse practitioner (NP) practice that is of interest to you and in which you would like to see a practice change occur. Conduct a review of literature to see what is currently known about the topic and to find research support for the practice change you are recommending. You may use a topic from the list at the link below or may investigate a topic of your choice as long as it pertains to NP practice. If you are unsure of your topic, please reach out to your instructor.  Be sure to provide speaker’s notes for all slides except the title and reference slides.

List of Possible Topics (Links to an external site.)

Creating a Professional Presentation (Links to an external site.)

Create an 8-12 slide PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following:

Introduction: slide should identify concepts to be addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speakers notes that explain, in more detail, what will be covered.
Evidence-based projects: slide should explain the general importance of master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession. Provide speakers notes with additional detail and support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).
Conceptual Model: slide should provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to develop an evidence-based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or you may select another model you find in the literature. In the speakers notes, explain how the model would be applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).
Area of Interest: identify an area of interest related to NP practice in which a practice change may be needed. Slide should identify the area of interest and what is currently known on the topic. Speakers notes more fully explain what is currently known and should provide rationale for why the area of interest is important to NP practice. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).
Issue/concern and recommendation for change: slide should identify a specific concern related to your general area of interest and your recommendation for a practice change. Speakers notes should more fully explain the recommended change and rationale for the change. Recommendation should be supported by at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).
Factors Influencing Change: slide should identify at least 2 internal and external factors that could impact your ability to implement your recommended change. Speakers notes should more fully explain how the factors youve identified would support or impede the implementation of your recommendations. Factors may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas.
NONPF Competencies: slide identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that are relevant to an evidence-based project related to your area of interest. Speakers notes should explain how the competencies relate to your area of interest. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).
Conclusion: slide provides summary points of presentation. Speakers notes provide final comments on the topic. 
Preparing the presentation

Submission Requirements

Application: Use Microsoft Power Point to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be8-12 total slides(excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.
A minimum offour (4)scholarly literature references must be used.
Submission: Submit your file: Last name_First initial_Wk5Assessment_Area of Interest.
Best Practices in Preparing the Project

The following are best practices in preparing this project:

Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located resource.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction

9

5%

Slide should identify concepts to be addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speakers notes that explain, in more detail, what will be covered.

Evidence-based projects 

12

7%

Slide should explain the general importance of master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession. Provide speakers notes with additional detail and support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).

Conceptual Model

18

10%

Slide should provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to develop an evidence-based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or you may select another model you find in the literature. In the speakers notes, explain how the model would be applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).

Area of Interest

35

20%

Identify an area of interest related to NP practice in which a practice change may be needed. Slide should identify the area of interest and what is currently known on the topic. Speakers notes more fully explain what is currently known and should provide rationale for why the area of interest is important to NP practice. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).

Issue/concern and recommendation for change

35

20%

Slide should identify a specific concern related to your general area of interest and your recommendation for a practice change. Speakers notes should more fully explain the recommended change and rationale for the change. Recommendation should be supported by at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).

Factors Influencing Change

17

10%

Slide should identify at least 2 internal and external factors that could impact your ability to implement your recommended change. Speakers notes should more fully explain how the factors youve identified would support or impede the implementation of your recommendations. Factors may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas.

NONPF Competencies

14

8%

Slide identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that are relevant to an evidence-based project related to your area of interest. Speakers notes should explain how the competencies relate to your area of interest. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson).

Conclusion

9

5%

Slide provides summary points of presentation. Speakers notes provide final comments on the topic. 

149

85%

Total CONTENT Points= 149 points

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category

Points

%

Description

APA Formatting

8

5%

1) References on reference slide must be in APA format. May use bullets instead of hanging indents.

2) In-text citations on slides and in speakers notes must be in APA format.

Writing Mechanics

9

5%

Writing mechanics follow the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. Presentation length meets assignment guidelines.

Slide Formatting

9

5%

1) Presentation has title slide

2) Presentation has reference slide(s) 

3) Slides are professional in appearance and tone; 

4) Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.

26

15%

Total FORMAT Points= 26 points

175

100%

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=175 points

Rubric
NR500NP_Wk6_Area of Interest Power Point Pres_SEPT19
NR500NP_Wk6_Area of Interest Power Point Pres_SEPT19
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
1) Slide identifies key concepts that will be presented
2) Slide identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
3) Speaker Notes Provide general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
9.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all three requirements
8.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial and includes all three requirements
7.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information includes two requirements
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes one requirement OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No introduction provided
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence-Based Projects
1) Slide outlines the importance of masters-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
2) Speaker Notes explain the importance of masters-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Provides support from at least 1 scholarly source
12.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source
11.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source
10.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source or regulatory body
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes both requirements AND/OR support from a source that is not scholarly OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes fewer than 2 requirements with or without scholarly sources
12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConceptual Model
1) Slide Provides illustration (diagram) of model
2) Speaker Notes Discuss the model for developing an evidence-based project
3) Speaker Notes describe the different steps or components of the model
Provides support from at least 1 scholarly source
18.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
16.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
15.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
9.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes at least two requirements AND/OR Provides support from at least one source but source is not scholarly OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes one or fewer requirements with or without scholarly source.
18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArea of Interest
1) Slide introduces the area of interest concept or topic
2) Slide identifies what is currently known about the area of interest
3) Speaker Notes Provide rationale for selecting this area of interest
4) Speaker Notes discuss how the area of interest is important to future professional practice
5) Speakers notes discusses what is currently known about the area of interest.

Provides support from at least 1 scholarly source
35.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all five requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
32.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all five requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
29.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes at least four requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
18.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes at least three requirements AND/OR Provides support from at least one source but source is not scholarly OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes two or fewer requirements with or without scholarly source.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIssue/Concern and Recommendation for Change
1) Slide identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
2) Slide provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
3) Speaker notes provide evidence to support selected recommendation for change

Provides support from at least 1 scholarly source
35.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
32.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
29.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes three requirements AND Provides support from at least one scholarly source
18.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes at least two requirements AND/OR Provides support from at least one source but source is not scholarly OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes one or fewer requirements with or without scholarly source
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFactors Influencing Change
1) Slide identifies at least two (2) internal factors that have the potential to influence the change
2) Slide identifies at least two (2) external factors that have the potential to influence the change
3) Speaker Notes provide a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas.
17.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes all three requirements
15.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all three requirements
14.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes three requirements
9.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes at least two requirements OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes one or fewer requirements
17.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNONPF Competencies
1) Slide identify two (2) NONPF Competencies that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest
2) Speaker notes explain how the two (2) selected NONPF Competencies address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.

Provides support from at least 1 scholarly source
14.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source or regulatory body.
13.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source or regulatory body.
12.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes both requirements AND Provides support from scholarly source or regulatory body
7.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes both requirements AND/OR support from a source that is not scholarly OR Slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes fewer than 2 requirements with or without scholarly sources.
14.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
1) Slide Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint

2) Speaker Notes summarize key information presented in PowerPoint
9.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation of information is comprehensive and includes both requirements
8.0 pts
V. Good
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes both requirements
7.0 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of information is minimal and includes both requirements
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information includes both requirements but slide is missing speakers notes
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation includes fewer than 2 requirements
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting
References on reference slide must be in APA format. May use bullets instead of hanging indents.
In-text citations on slides and in speakers notes must be in APA format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
8.0 pts
Excellent
0 to 1 APA error is present
7.0 pts
V. Good
23 APA errors are present
6.0 pts
Satisfactory
45 APA errors are present
4.0 pts
Needs Improvement
67 APA errors are present
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
8 or more APA errors are present
8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
Writing mechanics Follow the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. Presentation length meets assignment guidelines.
9.0 pts
Excellent
12 errors or exceptions
8.0 pts
V. Good
34 errors or exceptions
7.0 pts
Satisfactory
56 errors or exceptions OR the presentation is less than 8 slides or greater than 12 slides (excluding title and reference slides)
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
78 errors or exceptions
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
9 or more errors or exceptions
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide Formatting
1) Presentation has title slide
2) Presentation has reference slide(s)
3) Slides are professional in appearance and tone
4) Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.
9.0 pts
Excellent
Formatting meets requirements in all four areas
8.0 pts
V. Good
Formatting meets requirements in three areas
7.0 pts
Satisfactory
Formatting meets requirements in two areas
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Formatting meets requirements in one area
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Formatting does not meet requirements
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
0.0 pts
Manual Deductions
0.0 pts
Manual Deductions