DNP 820 Full Course GCU

1. DNP 820 Full Course GCU Just Click on Below Link To Download This Course: https://dodohelp.com/DNP-820-Grand-Canyon/DNP-820-Full-Course-GCU Or Email us on care@dodohelp.com DNP 820 Full Course GCU DNP 820 Full Course Discussions GCU DNP 820 Topic 1 DQ 1 Describe a situation in which a new clinical practice was put into place. Was there a DNP-prepared nurse leading the translation of the practice from research to practice? If so, describe the process that individual took for translation and why it made a difference in the translation. If there was not a DNP-prepared nurse, describe the process and what would have been different about the process had there been a DNP-prepared nurse leading the practice translation? DNP 820 Topic 1 DQ 2 Compare the PhD and DNP degrees. Define the differences in roles and education associated with the two degrees. Describe future opportunities for DNP-prepared nurses. DNP 820 Topic 2 DQ 1 Which research methodology would be the most appropriate for your project and how does it align with your clinical question, data collection, and data analysis? Demonstrate an example of when you might use the opposite methodology in your EBP projects and why. DNP 820 Topic 2 DQ 2 Within nursing, the patient’s perception is recognized as the patient’s reality. How does this way of knowing in nursing fit within an objective or subjective paradigm of the world? Explain your reasoning.

2. DNP 820 Topic 3 DQ 1 Which method do you prefer in determining levels of evidence? Describe two advantages to the method and one disadvantage to the method. Explain how you have used this method in your current practice or education. Why are levels of evidence important in selecting empirical articles for your ROL (Chapter 2 of your DPI project)? DNP 820 Topic 3 DQ 2 Research can take between 10-20 years to be translated into practice. Discuss your thoughts on the reasons why this may occur and describe the barriers within your own practice that prevent you from practicing from a 100% evidence base. DNP 820 Topic 4 DQ 1 Reliability and validity are often misunderstood and not given much notice in research articles. Using any example, demonstrate how you would correctly describe these two terms to a nurse prepared at a bachelor’s degree level or below. Then describe why the reliability and validity of a study is important for translation. DNP 820 Topic 4 DQ 2 What are the criteria for selecting qualitative versus quantitative resources in relation to your literature review? Which method(s) of research are you selecting? Why? DNP 820 Topic 5 DQ 1 What effect does a meta-synthesis or meta-analysis have on research translation? Describe a clinical practice in place that is supported by this level of evidence. DNP 820 Topic 5 DQ 2 Comparative effective research is important in translating research. Describe one study that used comparative effective research. What were the findings and were they translated into practice? DNP 820 Topic 6 DQ 1 There is a heavy focus on achieving statistical significance when evaluating outcomes. Often in research or EBP projects, there is no statistical significance, only possible clinical significance. When is it appropriate to deem a project’s outcomes successful only using clinical significance as the only measure of success?

3. DNP 820 Topic 6 DQ 2 The three components of EBP include clinical expertise, best evidence, and patient preference. Often, patient preference and clinical expertise are at odds with each other. Describe a scenario where you might need to mediate this issue and what is the solution when this occurs. It can be a real-life example as well. DNP 820 Topic 7 DQ 1 Choose one model for EBP implementation. Describe its components and why you believe this model is most appropriate for assisting in translational activities. Contrast this model with another. DNP 820 Topic 7 DQ 2 Discuss the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in sustaining an EBP culture. What are two effective methods the DNP can use in sustaining an EBP culture? DNP 820 Topic 8 DQ 1 Describe and discuss the differences between research, research utilization, and evidence-based practice. Provide examples. DNP 820 Topic 8 DQ 2 Describe how you will assist others to generate their own evidence-based practice questions. Discuss what your professional obligation as a DNP-prepared nurse is related to evidence-based practice, patients, and other nurses? DNP 820 Full Course Assignments GCU DNP 820 Week 1 Individual Success Plan (ISP) Details: The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment in this course requires your collaboration with the course faculty early on to establish a plan for successful completion of mutually identified and agreed upon specific deliverables for your programmatic requirements. Programmatic requirements are: (1) completion of required practice immersion hours, (2) completion of work associated with program competencies, and (3) work associated toward completion of your Direct Practice Improvement Project.

4. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course: Locate and download Individual Success Plan (ISP) document in the DC Network.  Review the DNP Program Milestones document in the DC Network and identify which  milestones apply to this course. Note: Not all courses have milestones. Determine what practice experiences you plan to seek in order to address each competency. Include how many hours you plan to set aside to meet your goals. Learners will apply concepts from each of their core courses to reflect upon, critically examine, and improve current practice and are required to integrate scholarly readings to develop case reports that demonstrate increasingly complex and proficient practice. Use the Individual Success Plan to develop a personal plan for completing your practice  hours and how competencies will be met. Show all of the major milestones and deliverables. Within the Individual Success Plan, ensure you identify specific deliverables which can  include the following: individualized DNP practice immersion contracts; comprehensive clinical log of hours applied to doctoral level learning outcomes; learner evaluations; mentor evaluations; current and updated CV; scholarly activities; GCU DNP competency self-assessment; reflective journal; course goals and plan for how competencies and practice immersion hours will be met; faculty and mentor approvals of course goals and documented practice immersion hours; and DPI project milestones. Identify the specific deliverables you will complete throughout this course from those  defined above or others negotiated with your faculty. And you need to turn in a new Individual Success Plan for all courses. Identify the remaining deliverables you will complete in the upcoming courses.  List the challenges you expect to encounter as you continue the practice hour and  competency requirements throughout this course? How might you overcome these challenges? You can renegotiate these deliverables with your faculty throughout this course and  update your Individual Success Plan accordingly. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.  Directions:

5. Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the ISP resource, and type in your signature and the date on which you completed the table. Read the information in the ISP document including the following: 1. Learner expectations 2. Derivation of the ISP 3. Instructions for completing the ISP Follow the instructions and complete the ISP. Individual Success Plan (ISP) 2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 100.0 %Content Description of specific deliverables to be completed in the course is extremely thorough and includes sufficient detail. Description of specific deliverables to be completed in the course is complete and includes sufficient detail. Description of specific deliverables to be completed in the course is included but lacks sufficient detail. Description of specific deliverables to be completed in the course is not included. Description of specific deliverables to be completed in the course is incomplete or incorrect. 30.0 %Deliverables Description of remaining deliverables to complete is extremely thorough and included sufficient detail. Description of remaining deliverables to complete is complete and includes sufficient detail. Description of remaining deliverables to complete is not included. Description of remaining deliverables to complete is incomplete or incorrect. Description of remaining deliverables is included but lacks sufficient detail. 30.0 %Remaining Deliverables

6. A list of domains and competencies used are complete. A list of domains and competencies used are not included. 15.0 %Domains and Competencies N/A N/A N/A A list of objectives is not included. A list of objectives is included. 15.0 %Objectives N/A N/A N/A Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience- appropriate language are employed. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 2 DPI Project Milestone DPI Project Milestone: 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project Details: In the prospectus, proposal, and scholarly project there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. The 10 strategic points emerge from researching literature on a topic that is based on or aligned with the

7. learner’s personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area. These 10 points provide a guiding vision for DPI Project. In this assignment, you will continue the work begun in DNP-815, working on your draft of a document addressing the 10 key strategic points that define your intended research focus and approach. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Locate the “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice  Improvement Project” that you completed in DNP-815. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in  the Student Success Center. Directions: Use the “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project” resource to draft statements for each of the 10 points for your intended research study. Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper:

8. Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. DNP-820-RS-10StrategicPointsfortheProspectusProposalandDPI.docx DPI Project Milestone: 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project 3 Approaching Meeting Expectations 87.00% 2 Does Not Meet Expectations 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 4 Meets Expectations 100.00% 100.0 %Content Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Item is not present. 10.0 %Topic: Provides a broad project topic area/title. 15.0 %Literature Review: Lists primary points for four sections in the Literature Review: (a) Background of the problem/gap and the need for the project based on citations from the literature; (b) Theoretical foundations (models and theories to be foundation for study); (c) Review of literature topics with key concept (??) for each one; (d) Summary. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Item is not present.

9. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Problem Statement: Describes the problem to address through the project based on defined gaps or needs from the literature. Item is not present. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Sample and Location: Identifies sample, needed sample size, and location. Item is not present. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Clinical/PICOT Questions: Provides clinical/PICOT questions to all of the collected data needed to address the problem statement. Item is not present. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Item is not present. 5.0 %Variables Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Methodology and Design: Describes the selected methodology and specific research design to address problem statement and clinical/PICOT questions. Item is not present.

10. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Purpose Statement: Provides one sentence statement of purpose including the problem statement, methodology, design, population sample, and location. Item is not present. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Data Collection: Describes primary instruments and sources of data to answer research questions. Reliability and Validity of the instruments are addressed. Item is not present. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. 10.0 %Data Analysis: Describes the specific data analysis approaches to be used to address clinical/PICOT questions. The statistical test(s) that will be used must be identified and must be appropriate for the level of data and the clinical/PICOT question. Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Item is not present. 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 3 Critical Appraisal of Practice Guidelines Details: While there are several tools to critically appraise practice guidelines, the most comprehensively validated appraisal tool is the AGREE II Instrument. The AGREE II Instrument can be used by individual practitioners to critically appraise health guidelines and by decision makers to inform policy decisions. The purpose of the AGREE II Instrument is to provide a framework to: 1. Assess the quality of guidelines. 2. Provide a methodological strategy for the development of guidelines. 3. Inform what information and how the information ought to be reported in guidelines.

11. Overall assessment includes rating the overall quality of the guideline and whether the guideline would be recommended for use in practice. Items are rated on a 7-point scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). A score of 1 is given when there is no information on that item or if it is poorly reported. A score of 7 is given if the quality of reporting is excellent and when full criteria have been met (Score explanations found in the AGREE II-GRS Instrument). A quality score is calculated for each of the six domains, which are independently scored. Domain scores are calculated by summing up all the scores of the items in the domain and by scaling the total as a percentage of the maximum possible score for that specific domain. For this assignment, you will choose a guideline and assess the overall quality and whether the guideline would be recommended for use in practice. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of this assignment: Download the AGREE II instrument.  Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.  Directions: Perform the following tasks to complete this assignment: 1. Using the AGREE II instrument as your guide, create a table that discusses a practice guideline in which you might have questioned the recommendations. (Note: You may be able to copy and paste the instrument into a new Word document and complete the information.) 2. Each domain must have its own cell (similar to the one shown in the manual) and add domain scores and an overall guideline assessment. Be sure to include comments and additional considerations that influenced your rating decision and cite any sources used. Portfolio Practice Hours:

12. Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. Critical Appraisal of Practice Guidelines 2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content Discussion of the practice is clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current 20.0 %Discuss a practice guideline in which you might have questioned the recommendations. Discussion of the practice is clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are Discussion of the practice is presented but incomplete. Discussion of the practice is not presented. Discussion of the practice is presented but at a cursory level.

13. scholarly but some outdated sources. from current scholarly sources. A table with each domain is clearly presented. Scores are present for each domain and justification is beyond surface understanding. 25.0 %Create a table for each domain (similar to the one shown in the manual) and add domain scores and an overall guideline assessment. A table with each domain is clearly presented. Scores are present for each domain and justification is insightful. A table with each domain is presented but incomplete. A table with each domain is not presented. A table with each domain is presented but at a cursory level. A table for the overall guideline assessment is presented but incomplete. A table for the overall guideline assessment is clearly presented and convincing. A table for the overall guideline assessment is clearly presented and perceptive. A table for the overall guideline assessment is not presented. A table for the overall guideline assessment is presented but at a cursory level. 25.0 %Create a table for the overall guideline assessment. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner is present. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

14. uses noncredible sources. have questionable credibility. used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. All sources are authoritative. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience- appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. 5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are not documented. 100 %Total Weightage

15. DNP 820 Week 4 Introduction to the Literature Review Details: Empirical research is the foundation of scholarly research and scholarly writing. An empirical article is defined as one that reports actual results of a research study. An empirical article includes a description of the study, an introduction, a research question, an explanation of the study’s methodology, a presentation of the results of the study, and a conclusion that discusses the results and suggests topics for further study. As you search the library for scholarly research, you should limit your search to identify empirical articles. (You can use the “Empirical Research Checklist” from DNP-801 to assist in this determination.) After finding an empirical study, begin to assess the validity of the conclusion by determining if the conclusion answers the proposed research question and if the methodology is appropriate. As you move forward in your doctoral journey, you will read research papers that will require you to assess the validity of the studies in question. To accomplish this, qualitative assessments about the research must be made by comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing what the research says. In this assignment, you will continue to develop the skill of writing, by reviewing 15 research articles associated with your chosen topic and using the content to identify at least five major concepts and subthemes related to your topic. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of this assignment: Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” to assist in the determination of empirical articles.   Use the “Research Article Chart” to provide a summary review of each component of your assignment. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. 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. Please refer to the directions in  the Student Success Center. Directions:

16. Part 1: Selection of 15 Articles Select 15 empirical articles related to your PICOT question. Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” worksheet to ensure that each article you select meets all of the established criteria. At least one article must demonstrate a quantitative methodology. Part 2: Research Article Chart Using the articles acquired in Part 1, provide a summary review of each component using the “Research Article Chart” template. Part 3: Synthesis of Research Studies Based upon your review of the 15 research articles, identify at least five major concepts that relate to your project topic, and three subthemes related to each concept. Using the information from the completed “Research Article Chart,” and the major concepts and subthemes you have identified, write a 2,000-3,000 word paper that synthesizes the content of the 15 research studies. Summarize each major concept and focus on providing a detailed synthesis of the three identified subthemes that support that concept by addressing the following. 1. Introduction of the identified subtheme 2. Summary of the research questions posed by the studies 3. Summary of the sample populations used 4. Summary of the limitations of the studies 5. Summary of the conclusion and recommendations for further research Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice

17. setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. DNP-820-RS-EmpiricalResearchChecklist-Student.docx DNP-820-RS-ResearchArticleChart.docx Introduction to the Literature Review 2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content An introduction is present, and it relates to the body of the paper. Information presented in the introduction provides a weak incentive for the reader to continue reading. 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. An introduction is present, and it relates to the body of the paper. There is nothing in the introduction to entice the reader to continue reading. An introduction is present, but it does not relate to the body of the paper. An introduction is not present. 10.0 %Introduction A synthesis of research questions is presented. However, the synthesis is not valid. A moderately thorough and valid synthesis of research questions is presented. A reflective and insightful synthesis of research questions is presented. A cursory though valid synthesis of research questions is presented. No synthesis of research questions is presented. 15.0 %Synthesis of Research Questions

18. A synthesis of sample populations is presented. However, the synthesis is not valid. A moderately thorough and valid synthesis of sample populations is presented. A reflective and insightful synthesis of sample populations is presented. A cursory though valid synthesis of sample populations is presented. No synthesis of sample populations is presented. 15.0 %Synthesis of Sample Populations A synthesis of the limitations of the studies is presented. However, the synthesis is not valid. A moderately thorough and valid synthesis of the limitations of the studies is presented. A reflective and insightful synthesis of the limitations of the studies is presented. No synthesis of the limitations of the studies is presented. A cursory though valid synthesis of the limitations of the studies is presented. 15.0 %Synthesis of the Limitations of the Study A conclusion and recommendations for further research are presented. However, they are not valid. A moderately thorough and valid conclusion and recommendations for further research are presented. A reflective and insightful conclusion and recommendations for further research are presented. A cursory though valid conclusion and recommendations for further research are presented. 15.0 %Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Research No conclusion and recommendations for further research are presented. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

19. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience- appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and Sources are completely and correctly documented, as 5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, Sources are not documented.

20. appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. style, although some formatting errors may be present. style, and format is mostly correct. appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 5 Implementation Into Practice Details: The Institute of Medicine set a goal that 90% of health care decisions should be evidence-based by 2020. At best guess, less than 10% of decisions use best evidence. Bridging the gap between research, findings, and practice implementation is one strategy to meet this important goal. This assignment will help you to find gaps that may be used for your project. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website to complete the  assignment. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Use at least two additional scholarly research sources published within the last 5 years.  Provide citations and references for all sources used. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in  the Student Success Center. Directions: Select a practice from the AHRQ comparative effectiveness research site and write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that looks at a gap that exists between research findings and the implementation of those findings in practice. Include the following: 1. Discuss the practice. 2. Assess to what extent the practice is being implemented.

21. 3. Evaluate the barriers to implementation into practice. 4. Propose ways to overcome the barriers. 5. Discuss the resources available on the selected site to inform translation. Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. Implementation Into Practice 2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content

22. Discussion of the practice is clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current scholarly but some outdated sources. Discussion of the practice is clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Discussion of the practice is presented but is incomplete. Discussion of the practice is not presented. Discussion of the practice is presented but at a cursory level. 10.0 %Discuss the Practice Assessment of the extent the practice is being implemented is clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current scholarly but some outdated sources. Assessment of the extent the practice is being implemented is clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Assessment of the extent the practice is being implemented is presented but is incomplete. Assessment of the extent the practice is being implemented is not presented. Assessment of the extent the practice is being implemented is presented but at a cursory level. 15.0 %Assess to what extent the practice is being implemented Evaluation of the barriers to implementation into practice is clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current scholarly but some outdated sources. Evaluation of the barriers to implementation into practice is clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Evaluation of the barriers to implementation into practice is presented but is incomplete. Evaluation of the barriers to implementation into practice is not presented. Evaluation of the barriers to implementation into practice is presented but at a cursory level. 15.0 %Evaluate the Barriers to Implementation Into Practice Proposed ways to overcome the barriers are clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current scholarly but some outdated sources. Proposed ways to overcome the barriers are clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Proposed ways to overcome the barriers are presented but are incomplete. Proposed ways to overcome the barriers are not presented. Proposed ways to overcome the barriers are presented but at a cursory level. 15.0 %Propose Ways to Overcome the Barriers

23. Discussion of the resources available on the selected site to inform translation is clearly presented and perceptive. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Discussion of the resources available on the selected site to inform translation is clearly presented and convincing. Sources cited are from current scholarly but some outdated sources. Discussion of the resources available on the selected site to inform translation is not presented. Discussion of the resources available on the selected site to inform translation is presented but is incomplete. Discussion of the resources available on the selected site to inform translation is presented but at a cursory level. 15.0 %Discuss the Resources Available on the Selected Site to Inform Translation 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

24. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. 5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are not documented. 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 6 Benchmark Drafting a Literature Review Details:

25. In this assignment, you will draft the body of a literature review. You will continue to add and revise this draft literature review (Chapter 2 of your DPI Project) as you progress through the program. You may be able to use the feedback and suggestions from your instructor (on the Introduction to the Literature Review assignment in Topic 4) to expand the literature review for this assignment. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:  Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” worksheet to ensure that each article you select meets all of the established criteria.  Use the “Research Article Chart” to provide a summary review of each component of your assignment. Submit the completed Research Article Chart to your instructor.  Refer to the most recent prospectus template found in the DC Network (dc.gcu.edu) for  details and criteria for the Literature Review (Chapter 2). Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in  the Student Success Center. Directions: Part 1: Selection of 15 Articles Select 15 empirical articles related to your PICOT question. Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” worksheet to ensure that each article you select meets all of the established criteria. At least one article must demonstrate a quantitative methodology. Part 2: Research Article Chart Using the articles acquired in Part 1, provide a summary review of each component using the “Research Article Chart” template. Part 3: Literature Review Prepare a Literature Review (Chapter 2) of 2,000-3,000 words for your scholarly project.

26. Utilizing the major concepts identified in the Topic 4 assignment, further develop each major concept and subtheme by locating 15 more empirical articles related to your project topic (30 articles total: 15 from Topic 4 assignment and 15 from Topic 6 assignment). Use the “Research Article Chart” as a guide to analyze and synthesize (summarize) the literature into the paper you began in the Topic 4 assignment. Based upon your review of the 15 additional research articles, expand on your summary of each major concept and your synthesis of the three identified subthemes that support each concept. At the end of each major concept, include a summary statement. Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. DNP-820-RS-ResearchArticleChart.docx DNP-820-RS-EmpiricalResearchChecklist-Student.docx Benchmark – Drafting a Literature Review

27. 2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content Major concept to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited distantly relate to the concept. Sources cited are from both scholarly and nonscholarly sources. Major concept to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited relate to the concept. Sources cited are from scholarly sources though some sources may be outdated. Major concept to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited directly and clearly relate to the concept. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. Major concept to be included in the literature review are present, but the sources cited do not relate to the concept or are not from scholarly sources. The identification of major concept and related scholarly sources is either missing or incomplete. 20.0 %Identification of Major Concept and Related Scholarly Sources (C.5.1) Subthemes to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited relate to the themes. Sources cited are from scholarly sources though some sources may be outdated. The quantitative research elements are correctly identified. Subthemes to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited directly and clearly relate to the themes. Sources cited are from current scholarly sources. The quantitative research elements are correctly identified. Subthemes to be included in the literature review are present, and the sources cited distantly relate to the themes. Sources cited are from both scholarly and nonscholarly sources. The quantitative research elements are correctly identified. Subthemes to be included in the literature review are present, but the sources cited do not relate to the themes or are not from scholarly sources. The quantitative research elements are incorrectly identified. The identification of subthemes, related scholarly sources, and quantitative research elements is either missing or incomplete. 30.0 %Identification of Subtopic, Related Scholarly Sources, and Quantitative Research Elements (C.5.1) The synthesis of the research in each subtheme is either missing or does not address The synthesis of the research in each subtheme incompletely or inaccurately The synthesis of the research in each subtheme provides a cursory review that conveys to the The synthesis of the research in each subtheme provides a solid review that conveys The synthesis of the research in each subtheme provides a thorough review that conveys to the 20.0 %Synthesis of the Research in Each Subtheme (C.5.1)

28. all of the required components. conveys to the reader what is known and what is not known. It does not demonstrate that the learner has a solid grasp of existing literature on the topic. reader what is known and what is not known. It demonstrates a superficial understanding of existing literature on the topic. to the reader what is known and what is not known. It demonstrates a moderate understanding of existing literature on the topic. reader what is known and what is not known. It demonstrates a thorough grasp of existing literature on the topic. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,

29. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. grammar, language use) 10.0 %Format Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. 5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are not documented. 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 7 Case Report Translational Research and Evidence Based Practice Details: In this assignment, learners are required to write a case report addressing the personal knowledge and skills gained in the current course and potentially solving an identified practice problem. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

30. Use at least two additional scholarly research sources published within the last 5 years.  Provide citations and references for all sources used. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA  Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become  familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in  the Student Success Center. Directions: For a specific focus of patient practice (e.g., acute care hospital, clinic, primary care, long-term care, home health), select a particular disease process. Chose a topic of concern such as providing elements of care for a specific disease process or an administrative problem. This topic must be in need of progression or process improvement. Once identified, summarize the literature supporting proposed change. Identify an action plan to introduce change and potential barriers to implementing change. Finally, describe how you would propose evaluating the change. Your case report must include the following: 1. Introduction with a problem statement. 2. Brief synthesized review. 3. Description of the case/situation/conditions. 4. Proposed solutions describing the validity and reliability of the research you have read. 5. Conclusion. Portfolio Practice Hours: Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10. You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice

31. setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network. To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper: Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. Case Report – Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00% 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content Identification and description of topic of concern are clearly presented and in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. Identification and description of topic of concern are clearly presented and in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Identification and description of topic of concern are present but incomplete. Identification and description of topic of concern are present but done at a perfunctory level. Identification and description of topic of concern are not present. 15.0 %Identification of Topic of Concern Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement is present but incomplete. Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement is present but done at a perfunctory level. Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement is not present. 15.0 %Discussion of the progressions or process of improvement

32. defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. An introduction with problem statement is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. An introduction with problem statement is present, clear, and thorough. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. An introduction with problem statement is not present. An introduction with problem statement is present but incomplete. An introduction with problem statement is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. 5.0 %Introduction and Problem Statement A brief literature review is clearly present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. A brief literature review is clearly present in full. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A brief literature review is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A brief literature review is not present. A brief literature review is present but incomplete. 5.0 %Brief Literature Review A description of the case, situation, or conditions is A description of the case, situation, or conditions is present A description of the case, situation, or conditions is A description of the case, situation, or conditions is clearly A description of the case, situation, or 5.0 %Description of the Case,

33. conditions is not present. present but incomplete. but rendered at a perfunctory level. convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. Situation, or Conditions A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is present but incomplete. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is not present. 5.0 %Detailed Explanation of the Synthesized Literature Findings A case summary is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. A case summary is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A case summary is present but incomplete. A case summary is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A case summary is not present. 5.0 %Case Summary

34. Proposed solutions are clearly presented and thorough. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Proposed solutions are clearly presented and thorough. Discussion is insightful, forward- thinking, and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. 10.0 %Proposed Solutions to Remedy Identified Technology Gaps, Inefficiencies, or Other Issues Proposed solutions are presented but are rendered at a perfunctory level. Proposed solutions are presented but are incomplete. Proposed solutions are not presented. A conclusion is clearly presented and thorough. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A conclusion is clearly presented and thorough. Discussion is insightful, forward- thinking, and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources. A conclusion is presented but is rendered at a perfunctory level. A conclusion is presented but is incomplete. A conclusion is not presented. 5.0 %Conclusion 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

35. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) All format elements are correct. No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited In-text citations and a reference page are complete and 5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for Reference page is present. Citations

36. are inconsistently used. paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) 100 %Total Weightage DNP 820 Week 8 Final Evaluation by Mentor Details: The mentor will perform a final clinical evaluation via the Typhon system. The mentor will receive an e-mail link at the beginning of Topic 6 to access the evaluation through Typhon. Learners will access the completed mentor evaluations in Typhon under the tab for “EASI: Evaluation and Survey Instrument” and print out the completed evaluation, sign it, and upload the signed evaluation into LoudCloud. The course faculty will review the evaluation in LoudCloud and confirm in Typhon. It is the learner’s responsibility to ensure that the mentor has completed evaluation. If the mentor does not receive the evaluation via the e-mail address on file with GCU, the learner should contact the course faculty immediately. DNP 820 Week 8 Practice Hours Portfolio Details: The Typhon Tracking System will be used to document and follow the status of your practice immersion hours throughout this and every subsequent course. Learners must be able to document a minimum of 50 concurrently or previously logged practice hours in association with this course, which will contribute to fulfillment of the total required 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours by the conclusion of the program. Review the Practice Hours Portfolio Required Elements below, then review the Guidelines for Graduate Field Experiences located in the GCU Student Success Center for details on what may/may not qualify as practice hours.

37. Practice Hours Portfolio Required Elements The Practice Hours Portfolio (using the Typhon Student Tracking System) will include all of the following elements: 1. Individual Success Plan signed off by mentor. 2. Comprehensive clinical log of hours applied to doctoral level learning outcomes. 3. Learner evaluations (final). 4. Practice mentor evaluations (final). 5. Current and updated CV (update each course as necessary). 6. Faculty approvals of the Individual Success Plan and documented practice immersion hours. (Learner is responsible for obtaining approvals.) 7. Practice mentor’s approval of the Individual Success Plan and documented practice immersion hours. (Learner is responsible for obtaining approvals.) Practice Hours Completion Statement Learners will track their practice hours within the Typhon Tracking System throughout each course and via the Practice Hours Completion Statement provided in this assignment. Complete the following statement in a Word document, submit it to the instructor, and complete the Typhon Tracking System entries appropriate for this course. Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-820 I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) practice hours in association with the goals and objectives for this course. I have also tracked said practice hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor. DNP 820 Week 8 Reflective Journal Details: Learners are required to maintain a reflective journal integrating leadership and inquiry into current practice. In your journal, reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the this course and address a variable combination of the following: new practice approaches, intraprofessional collaboration, health care delivery and clinical systems, ethical considerations in health care, population health concerns, the role of technology in improving health care outcomes, health policy, leadership and

38. economic models, and/or health disparities. Outline what you have discovered about your professional practice, personal strengths and weaknesses that have surfaced, what additional resources and abilities could be introduced to a given situation to influence optimal outcomes, and finally how you met the competencies aligned to this course. Additional information regarding your reflective journal is found in the DC Network. Submit your reflective journal both to the instructor and in the Typhon Tracking System under the corresponding course section. Failure to submit your journal in both the course room and Typhon systems may result in a grade of Incomplete for the course. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. DNP 820 Week 8 Scholarly Activities Details: Throughout the DNP program, learners are required to provide a report documenting participation in a minimum of four scholarly activities outside of clinical or professional practice. These reports will be due in specific courses throughout the program, as described below, and must be documented in your Practice Portfolio by the end of each course in which an activity report is due. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, grand rounds, participating in policy and quality improvement committees, writing scholarly publications, participating in community planning, serving as a guest lecturer, etc. Involvement in and contribution to interdisciplinary initiatives are also acceptable scholarly activities. Documentation of these activities is required in DNP-810, DNP-820, DNP-830, and DNP-840. A summary report of the scholarly activity, including who, what, where, when and take home points, will be submitted as the assignment. Include the appropriate program competencies associated with the scholarly activity and future professional goals related to this activity. You may use the “Scholarly Activity Summary” template to help guide this assignment. Scholarly_ Activity_Summary_Template.doc Download Now