NUR-602 – Module 1 Assignment – AS
Formulating a PICO Question
Purpose:
It is critical, as a leader, to be able to formulate strategies to utilize nursing research in clinical practice. The PICO format is one of the first steps in aiding a leader’s discovery of current evidence/ best practices to improve patient outcomes and promote healthy work environments.
Instructions:
Identify a practice issue/problem within your area of nursing practice or interest. It is critical that you choose something that you will be able to continue working on and that will lead to your practicum project. Choose one only. Examples are topics such as:
- Falls in the Hospital
- Pressure Sores
- Hospital Acquired Infections
Describe the background of the practice issue and construct a well formulated clinical question and then identify the specific elements of the question using the PICO model. Your assignment is a narrative assignment of 1-2 pages plus the title page and reference page. Use these first level headings for your paper:
- Background of Problem (a paragraph)
- Importance to Nursing (a paragraph)
- Improvement of Patient Outcomes (a paragraph)
- Clinical Question (make sure that it is well worded)
- PICO Question (write a Sentence a sentence to identify the PICO elements)
Submission Requirements:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 1-2 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Your submission will be assessed through Turnitin.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Essay/Paper Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished
Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
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