[Solved] Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part 2

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

**Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part 2**

**Assignment instructions and rubric has been attached**

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ASSIGNMENT 2 Instructions:

**Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.**

As a nursing leader you will have the opportunity to implement many proposals. This is an exercise to help you learn the processes or steps you will need for implementation. Utilizing assignment one, choose one of the program outcomes and develop a quality assurance/capstone project that you believe would be beneficial to your area of employment, or the profession of nursing in general.

In assignment 2 you will address the following points.

· the capstone project topic:
**Implement nurse to patient ratio of 8:1**

· review of the literature to validate the importance of the project.

· Location for the proposed plan:
**Skilled nursing facilities (“Nursing homes”)**

· three outcomes you plan to achieve.

· how the project will impact your workplace and your institution

· how the project will impact your nursing practice, your workplace and nursing as a profession

**PROGRAM OUTCOMES:**

Graduates of the BSN program will be able to:
• Effectively lead and collaborate within diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Integrate research, scholarship, and evidenced-based innovation to enhance professional nursing practice.
• Design and implement comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention strategies tailored to individuals, families, and communities with varying healthcare needs.
• Integrate the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability, leadership in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate the global citizen's role by examining contemporary health and illness problems

**## A2_Rubric.pdf**

Assignment 2: Capstone Project: Project I
Description: The baccalaureate graduate will participate in quality initiatives, recognizing that these
are complex system issues, involving other members of the healthcare team.
Course Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4
QSEN Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
BSN Essential: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Domain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10

Competency Mastery

100%

Proficient

85%

Acceptable

77%

Basic

70%

Deficient-Mastery

not Demonstrated

Develops a well-
organized
discussion and
synthesis of the
capstone project
topic and
purpose.

Provide details of
the issue or
problem to be
solved.

Provides details
to fully explain the
importance of the
project in 2-3
pages.
10%

Thoroughly provides
an in-depth
explanation of the
chosen capstone
project.

Synthesizes the
background of the
problem and
provides details to
fully explain the
issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Partially provides
an explanation of
the chosen
capstone project
using some detail
to explain the issue
or problem and the
importance of the
project.

Chosen capstone
project contains
little to no
explanation with
limited details for
the issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Faculty does not
approve
topic. See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Include a
minimum of five
(5) scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles to
support your
project.

5%

Five relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Four relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Three or less
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles are
included.

References are
not from
scholarly, peer-
reviewed
articles.

No references
listed.

Articles are
included on the
reference page
and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

5%

Five or more
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-
text to support the
discussion.

Four or more
articles are
included on the
reference page and
cited in-text to
support the
discussion.

At least three
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

Articles are
listed on the
reference page
only or listed in-
text only.

References are
not relevant or
appropriate for
the topic.

No articles are
included on the
reference page
or cited in any
in-text
references.

Develop a well-
organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
discuss how the
literature will
support the
validity of the
project.

Discuss
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

2-3 paragraphs
per article.

Label Headings
as Article One,
Article Two, etc.

10%

Completely
develops a well-
organized synthesis
of the five articles
and fully discusses
how the literature
will support the
validity of the
project.

Discusses
evidence-based
rationales to
support the project.

Partially develops a
well-organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
describes how the
literature will
support the validity
of the project.

Some information
is missing or does
not fully describe
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

Each article does
not contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Synthesis of the five
articles not
developed, and
description of how
the literature will
support the validity
of the project is
lacking details.

Information is
missing, vague, or
does not describe
evidence-based
rationales to support
the project.

Each article does not
contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify a
minimum of three
(3) stakeholders
necessary for the
success of the
project. Describe
their role/title,
authority to
approve the
project, methods
to gain buy-in and
support.

3-4 paragraphs
per objective
10%

Includes three
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how each
is necessary for the
success of the
project.

Describes the three
roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 3-4
paragraphs

Includes two
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how
each is necessary
for the success of
the project.

Describes the two
roles/titles,
authority to
approve the
project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs

One or less
stakeholders are
identified.

Details are vague or
missing to describe
necessity for the
success of the
project, roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain buy-
in and support.

Minimal discussion

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
discuss two (2)
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
your project.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less potential
barriers that could
impact the
successful
implementation of
the project.

Minimal discussion
is provided.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
describe two (2)
strategies that
can be utilized to
help overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

Only one strategy
included with
complete
discussion.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

Information is
missing or unclear.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Include citations
for support.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
provides in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and impact
the project will have
once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Partially provides
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Vaguely summarizes
the benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Does not include
citations for support.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide an in-
depth discussion
of a minimum of
three (3) areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.
2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
identifies and
analyzes a
minimum of three
(3) areas of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal practice.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)

Identifies and
examines a
minimum of three
or less areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.

Only two areas of
focus are
included.
Some details are
missing.

Two or less
paragraphs.

Vaguely summarizes
the details of
area of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal
practice. Details are
missing.

Two or less areas of
focus are
mentioned.
Minimal discussion .

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing

List a minimum of
five scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles that are
relevant and
appropriate to
support your
project.

References must
be scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles,
published within
10 years, and
include the full
version of the
article.

List references in
APA format.
5%

Five relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Three or less
relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Information is
missing, such as:
some articles are
not relevant or
appropriate, articles
are published over 10
years, reference list
in not in APA format,
some references are
not peer-reviewed or
scholarly articles.

Listed sources
are not
considered
scholarly.

No scholarly
resources
referenced.

APA,
Grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
15%

No errors in APA,
grammar, spelling,
and punctuations.

One to two errors in
APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Three to four errors
in APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Five to six errors
in APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.

Seven or more
errors in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The submission
does not meet
format
guidelines.

**## A2_Rubric.pdf**

Assignment 2: Capstone Project: Project I
Description: The baccalaureate graduate will participate in quality initiatives, recognizing that these
are complex system issues, involving other members of the healthcare team.
Course Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4
QSEN Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
BSN Essential: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Domain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10

Competency Mastery

100%

Proficient

85%

Acceptable

77%

Basic

70%

Deficient-Mastery

not Demonstrated

Develops a well-
organized
discussion and
synthesis of the
capstone project
topic and
purpose.

Provide details of
the issue or
problem to be
solved.

Provides details
to fully explain the
importance of the
project in 2-3
pages.
10%

Thoroughly provides
an in-depth
explanation of the
chosen capstone
project.

Synthesizes the
background of the
problem and
provides details to
fully explain the
issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Partially provides
an explanation of
the chosen
capstone project
using some detail
to explain the issue
or problem and the
importance of the
project.

Chosen capstone
project contains
little to no
explanation with
limited details for
the issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Faculty does not
approve
topic. See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Include a
minimum of five
(5) scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles to
support your
project.

5%

Five relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Four relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Three or less
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles are
included.

References are
not from
scholarly, peer-
reviewed
articles.

No references
listed.

Articles are
included on the
reference page
and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

5%

Five or more
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-
text to support the
discussion.

Four or more
articles are
included on the
reference page and
cited in-text to
support the
discussion.

At least three
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

Articles are
listed on the
reference page
only or listed in-
text only.

References are
not relevant or
appropriate for
the topic.

No articles are
included on the
reference page
or cited in any
in-text
references.

Develop a well-
organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
discuss how the
literature will
support the
validity of the
project.

Discuss
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

2-3 paragraphs
per article.

Label Headings
as Article One,
Article Two, etc.

10%

Completely
develops a well-
organized synthesis
of the five articles
and fully discusses
how the literature
will support the
validity of the
project.

Discusses
evidence-based
rationales to
support the project.

Partially develops a
well-organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
describes how the
literature will
support the validity
of the project.

Some information
is missing or does
not fully describe
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

Each article does
not contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Synthesis of the five
articles not
developed, and
description of how
the literature will
support the validity
of the project is
lacking details.

Information is
missing, vague, or
does not describe
evidence-based
rationales to support
the project.

Each article does not
contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify a
minimum of three
(3) stakeholders
necessary for the
success of the
project. Describe
their role/title,
authority to
approve the
project, methods
to gain buy-in and
support.

3-4 paragraphs
per objective
10%

Includes three
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how each
is necessary for the
success of the
project.

Describes the three
roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 3-4
paragraphs

Includes two
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how
each is necessary
for the success of
the project.

Describes the two
roles/titles,
authority to
approve the
project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs

One or less
stakeholders are
identified.

Details are vague or
missing to describe
necessity for the
success of the
project, roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain buy-
in and support.

Minimal discussion

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
discuss two (2)
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
your project.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less potential
barriers that could
impact the
successful
implementation of
the project.

Minimal discussion
is provided.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
describe two (2)
strategies that
can be utilized to
help overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

Only one strategy
included with
complete
discussion.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

Information is
missing or unclear.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Include citations
for support.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
provides in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and impact
the project will have
once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Partially provides
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Vaguely summarizes
the benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Does not include
citations for support.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide an in-
depth discussion
of a minimum of
three (3) areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.
2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
identifies and
analyzes a
minimum of three
(3) areas of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal practice.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)

Identifies and
examines a
minimum of three
or less areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.

Only two areas of
focus are
included.
Some details are
missing.

Two or less
paragraphs.

Vaguely summarizes
the details of
area of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal
practice. Details are
missing.

Two or less areas of
focus are
mentioned.
Minimal discussion .

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing

List a minimum of
five scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles that are
relevant and
appropriate to
support your
project.

References must
be scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles,
published within
10 years, and
include the full
version of the
article.

List references in
APA format.
5%

Five relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Three or less
relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Information is
missing, such as:
some articles are
not relevant or
appropriate, articles
are published over 10
years, reference list
in not in APA format,
some references are
not peer-reviewed or
scholarly articles.

Listed sources
are not
considered
scholarly.

No scholarly
resources
referenced.

APA,
Grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
15%

No errors in APA,
grammar, spelling,
and punctuations.

One to two errors in
APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Three to four errors
in APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Five to six errors
in APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.

Seven or more
errors in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The submission
does not meet
format
guidelines.

**## A2_499.docx**

ASSIGNMENT 2 Instructions:

**Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.**

As a nursing leader you will have the opportunity to implement many proposals. This is an exercise to help you learn the processes or steps you will need for implementation. Utilizing assignment one, choose one of the program outcomes and develop a quality assurance/capstone project that you believe would be beneficial to your area of employment, or the profession of nursing in general.

In assignment 2 you will address the following points.

· the capstone project topic:
**Implement nurse to patient ratio of 8:1**

· review of the literature to validate the importance of the project.

· Location for the proposed plan:
**Skilled nursing facilities (“Nursing homes”)**

· three outcomes you plan to achieve.

· how the project will impact your workplace and your institution

· how the project will impact your nursing practice, your workplace and nursing as a profession

**PROGRAM OUTCOMES:**

Graduates of the BSN program will be able to:
• Effectively lead and collaborate within diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Integrate research, scholarship, and evidenced-based innovation to enhance professional nursing practice.
• Design and implement comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention strategies tailored to individuals, families, and communities with varying healthcare needs.
• Integrate the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability, leadership in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate the global citizen's role by examining contemporary health and illness problems

**## A2_Rubric.pdf**

Assignment 2: Capstone Project: Project I
Description: The baccalaureate graduate will participate in quality initiatives, recognizing that these
are complex system issues, involving other members of the healthcare team.
Course Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4
QSEN Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
BSN Essential: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Domain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10

Competency Mastery

100%

Proficient

85%

Acceptable

77%

Basic

70%

Deficient-Mastery

not Demonstrated

Develops a well-
organized
discussion and
synthesis of the
capstone project
topic and
purpose.

Provide details of
the issue or
problem to be
solved.

Provides details
to fully explain the
importance of the
project in 2-3
pages.
10%

Thoroughly provides
an in-depth
explanation of the
chosen capstone
project.

Synthesizes the
background of the
problem and
provides details to
fully explain the
issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Partially provides
an explanation of
the chosen
capstone project
using some detail
to explain the issue
or problem and the
importance of the
project.

Chosen capstone
project contains
little to no
explanation with
limited details for
the issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Faculty does not
approve
topic. See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Include a
minimum of five
(5) scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles to
support your
project.

5%

Five relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Four relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Three or less
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles are
included.

References are
not from
scholarly, peer-
reviewed
articles.

No references
listed.

Articles are
included on the
reference page
and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

5%

Five or more
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-
text to support the
discussion.

Four or more
articles are
included on the
reference page and
cited in-text to
support the
discussion.

At least three
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

Articles are
listed on the
reference page
only or listed in-
text only.

References are
not relevant or
appropriate for
the topic.

No articles are
included on the
reference page
or cited in any
in-text
references.

Develop a well-
organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
discuss how the
literature will
support the
validity of the
project.

Discuss
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

2-3 paragraphs
per article.

Label Headings
as Article One,
Article Two, etc.

10%

Completely
develops a well-
organized synthesis
of the five articles
and fully discusses
how the literature
will support the
validity of the
project.

Discusses
evidence-based
rationales to
support the project.

Partially develops a
well-organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
describes how the
literature will
support the validity
of the project.

Some information
is missing or does
not fully describe
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

Each article does
not contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Synthesis of the five
articles not
developed, and
description of how
the literature will
support the validity
of the project is
lacking details.

Information is
missing, vague, or
does not describe
evidence-based
rationales to support
the project.

Each article does not
contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify a
minimum of three
(3) stakeholders
necessary for the
success of the
project. Describe
their role/title,
authority to
approve the
project, methods
to gain buy-in and
support.

3-4 paragraphs
per objective
10%

Includes three
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how each
is necessary for the
success of the
project.

Describes the three
roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 3-4
paragraphs

Includes two
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how
each is necessary
for the success of
the project.

Describes the two
roles/titles,
authority to
approve the
project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs

One or less
stakeholders are
identified.

Details are vague or
missing to describe
necessity for the
success of the
project, roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain buy-
in and support.

Minimal discussion

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
discuss two (2)
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
your project.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less potential
barriers that could
impact the
successful
implementation of
the project.

Minimal discussion
is provided.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
describe two (2)
strategies that
can be utilized to
help overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

Only one strategy
included with
complete
discussion.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

Information is
missing or unclear.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Include citations
for support.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
provides in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and impact
the project will have
once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Partially provides
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Vaguely summarizes
the benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Does not include
citations for support.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide an in-
depth discussion
of a minimum of
three (3) areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.
2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
identifies and
analyzes a
minimum of three
(3) areas of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal practice.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)

Identifies and
examines a
minimum of three
or less areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.

Only two areas of
focus are
included.
Some details are
missing.

Two or less
paragraphs.

Vaguely summarizes
the details of
area of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal
practice. Details are
missing.

Two or less areas of
focus are
mentioned.
Minimal discussion .

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing

List a minimum of
five scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles that are
relevant and
appropriate to
support your
project.

References must
be scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles,
published within
10 years, and
include the full
version of the
article.

List references in
APA format.
5%

Five relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Three or less
relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Information is
missing, such as:
some articles are
not relevant or
appropriate, articles
are published over 10
years, reference list
in not in APA format,
some references are
not peer-reviewed or
scholarly articles.

Listed sources
are not
considered
scholarly.

No scholarly
resources
referenced.

APA,
Grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
15%

No errors in APA,
grammar, spelling,
and punctuations.

One to two errors in
APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Three to four errors
in APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Five to six errors
in APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.

Seven or more
errors in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The submission
does not meet
format
guidelines.

**## A2_499.docx**

ASSIGNMENT 2 Instructions:

**Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.**

As a nursing leader you will have the opportunity to implement many proposals. This is an exercise to help you learn the processes or steps you will need for implementation. Utilizing assignment one, choose one of the program outcomes and develop a quality assurance/capstone project that you believe would be beneficial to your area of employment, or the profession of nursing in general.

In assignment 2 you will address the following points.

· the capstone project topic:
**Implement nurse to patient ratio of 8:1**

· review of the literature to validate the importance of the project.

· Location for the proposed plan:
**Skilled nursing facilities (“Nursing homes”)**

· three outcomes you plan to achieve.

· how the project will impact your workplace and your institution

· how the project will impact your nursing practice, your workplace and nursing as a profession

**PROGRAM OUTCOMES:**

Graduates of the BSN program will be able to:
• Effectively lead and collaborate within diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Integrate research, scholarship, and evidenced-based innovation to enhance professional nursing practice.
• Design and implement comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention strategies tailored to individuals, families, and communities with varying healthcare needs.
• Integrate the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability, leadership in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate the global citizen's role by examining contemporary health and illness problems

**## A2_Rubric.pdf**

Assignment 2: Capstone Project: Project I
Description: The baccalaureate graduate will participate in quality initiatives, recognizing that these
are complex system issues, involving other members of the healthcare team.
Course Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4
QSEN Competency(ies): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
BSN Essential: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education Domain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10

Competency Mastery

100%

Proficient

85%

Acceptable

77%

Basic

70%

Deficient-Mastery

not Demonstrated

Develops a well-
organized
discussion and
synthesis of the
capstone project
topic and
purpose.

Provide details of
the issue or
problem to be
solved.

Provides details
to fully explain the
importance of the
project in 2-3
pages.
10%

Thoroughly provides
an in-depth
explanation of the
chosen capstone
project.

Synthesizes the
background of the
problem and
provides details to
fully explain the
issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Partially provides
an explanation of
the chosen
capstone project
using some detail
to explain the issue
or problem and the
importance of the
project.

Chosen capstone
project contains
little to no
explanation with
limited details for
the issue or problem
and the importance
of the project.

Faculty does not
approve
topic. See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Include a
minimum of five
(5) scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles to
support your
project.

5%

Five relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Four relevant and
appropriate
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles
are included.

Three or less
scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles are
included.

References are
not from
scholarly, peer-
reviewed
articles.

No references
listed.

Articles are
included on the
reference page
and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

5%

Five or more
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-
text to support the
discussion.

Four or more
articles are
included on the
reference page and
cited in-text to
support the
discussion.

At least three
articles are included
on the reference
page and cited in-text
to support the
discussion.

Articles are
listed on the
reference page
only or listed in-
text only.

References are
not relevant or
appropriate for
the topic.

No articles are
included on the
reference page
or cited in any
in-text
references.

Develop a well-
organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
discuss how the
literature will
support the
validity of the
project.

Discuss
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

2-3 paragraphs
per article.

Label Headings
as Article One,
Article Two, etc.

10%

Completely
develops a well-
organized synthesis
of the five articles
and fully discusses
how the literature
will support the
validity of the
project.

Discusses
evidence-based
rationales to
support the project.

Partially develops a
well-organized
synthesis of the
five articles and
describes how the
literature will
support the validity
of the project.

Some information
is missing or does
not fully describe
evidence-based
rationales to
support the
project.

Each article does
not contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Synthesis of the five
articles not
developed, and
description of how
the literature will
support the validity
of the project is
lacking details.

Information is
missing, vague, or
does not describe
evidence-based
rationales to support
the project.

Each article does not
contain 2-3
paragraphs.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify a
minimum of three
(3) stakeholders
necessary for the
success of the
project. Describe
their role/title,
authority to
approve the
project, methods
to gain buy-in and
support.

3-4 paragraphs
per objective
10%

Includes three
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how each
is necessary for the
success of the
project.

Describes the three
roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 3-4
paragraphs

Includes two
stakeholders and
completely
discusses how
each is necessary
for the success of
the project.

Describes the two
roles/titles,
authority to
approve the
project, and the
methods to gain
buy-in and support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs

One or less
stakeholders are
identified.

Details are vague or
missing to describe
necessity for the
success of the
project, roles/titles,
authority to approve
the project, and the
methods to gain buy-
in and support.

Minimal discussion

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
discuss two (2)
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
your project.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
potential barriers
that could impact
the successful
implementation of
the project.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less potential
barriers that could
impact the
successful
implementation of
the project.

Minimal discussion
is provided.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Identify and
describe two (2)
strategies that
can be utilized to
help overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Identifies and
analyzes two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

At least 2-3
paragraphs
included.

Identifies and
examines two
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or
reduce the
barriers.

Only one strategy
included with
complete
discussion.

Less than 2
paragraphs
included.

Vaguely summarizes
two or less
strategies that can
be utilized to help
overcome or reduce
the barriers.

Information is
missing or unclear.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Include citations
for support.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
provides in-depth
discussion of the
benefits and impact
the project will have
once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Partially provides
discussion of the
benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Includes citations
for support.

Includes 2-3
paragraphs
(minimum)

Vaguely summarizes
the benefits and
impact the project
will have once
implemented.

Does not include
citations for support.

Minimal discussion.

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing.

Provide an in-
depth discussion
of a minimum of
three (3) areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.
2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)
10%

Completely
identifies and
analyzes a
minimum of three
(3) areas of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal practice.

2-3 paragraphs
(minimum)

Identifies and
examines a
minimum of three
or less areas of
focus in which the
capstone project
will impact the
student’s personal
practice.

Only two areas of
focus are
included.
Some details are
missing.

Two or less
paragraphs.

Vaguely summarizes
the details of
area of focus in
which the capstone
project will impact
the student’s
personal
practice. Details are
missing.

Two or less areas of
focus are
mentioned.
Minimal discussion .

Faculty does not
approve
topic.  See
faculty feedback
on what needs
to be addressed.

No paper
submitted or
content
missing

List a minimum of
five scholarly,
peer-reviewed
articles that are
relevant and
appropriate to
support your
project.

References must
be scholarly, peer-
reviewed articles,
published within
10 years, and
include the full
version of the
article.

List references in
APA format.
5%

Five relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Articles are
published within 10
years.

References are
listed in correct
APA format.

Three or less
relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.

Information is
missing, such as:
some articles are
not relevant or
appropriate, articles
are published over 10
years, reference list
in not in APA format,
some references are
not peer-reviewed or
scholarly articles.

Listed sources
are not
considered
scholarly.

No scholarly
resources
referenced.

APA,
Grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
15%

No errors in APA,
grammar, spelling,
and punctuations.

One to two errors in
APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Three to four errors
in APA, grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.

Five to six errors
in APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.

Seven or more
errors in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The submission
does not meet
format
guidelines.