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Week 7: Change Project Final Paper

Your final paper will encompass all assignments you have completed thus far. At this

point, you will have submitted each section individually and a comprehensive rough

draft. You have received extensive feedback. An attempt to incorporate all previous

assignment feedback should be evident. 


The paper should be between 20 and 30 pages in length, not including the cover page,

references, and any appendices. It must follow the current APA manual style and

format. Each section of the paper should be clearly identified using proper headings.

The final paper should be professionally written in a manner suitable for publication.

NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric: Culminating Experience Evidence-Based

Change Project Paper Rubic (Final))

NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric: Culminating Experience Evidence-Based Change Project Paper

Rubic (Final))

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Introduction and
Background

15 to >12.3 pts

Meets Expectations

The change project topic is introduced. All

background information is included. Project

importance within the field or significance for

the designated facility is described.

15 pts

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This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Problem Identification and
Description in PICOT
Format

15 to >12.3 pts

Meets Expectations

Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of the

chosen topic/problem. Describes the problem

thoroughly, including the target population

description and history/background information

at the assigned clinic or hospital. The significance

and applicability to nursing is included and well

presented. Includes an appropriate topic

identification related to an advanced practice

nursing issue or practice problem of concern.

Population is fully defined and present in the

research question. Includes specific

interventions, identifies comparisons, and

presents appropriate outcomes in a timely

manner for the question. Overall, the question is

well-built using the PICOT format.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Critical
Appraisal/Literature
Review

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

The minimum requirement of peer-reviewed

articles, books, or limited non-research literature

(tool kits or standardized procedures) are

present. Literature is supported by scientific

evidence that is credible and timely. Subtopics

are used to support the main topic. In-text

citations are present and correctly formatted.

Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of

significant findings related to the change project

topic. Ideas are synthesized and professionally

sound and creative. Insightful and

comprehensive conclusions and solutions are

present.

18 pts

3

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Project
Aims, Values, and Desired
Outcomes

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

The project, aims, values, and desired outcomes

are well-developed. They are clear and thorough.

Aims include examples of projected features and

functions. Values include implementation

benefits for specific stakeholders. Desired

outcomes state the purpose, have a quality

focus, and describe the benefits that will occur

as a result of implementation.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Theoretical Framework

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Identifies independent theories or conceptual

models that relate to the change project topic

and describes how they will be applied to the

change project. Thoroughly discusses how each

element of the phenomenon applies to the

framework. Clearly applies each element of the

theory to the elements of the phenomenon

under study. Develops the rationale for the

sample selection criteria, and expertly discusses,

analyzes, and critiques pertinent research that

uses the framework.

18 pts

4

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Intervention

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Provides keen insight into obstacles and

proposes sound, creative solutions or

interventions based on the literature review

findings. Expertly compares other views on the

problem and solutions with detail. Uses

examples to thoroughly address the FNP role in

the intervention and discusses implications for

clinical practice. Thoughtfully discusses the

implications of the change project and its

significance to the nursing profession and filling

gaps in knowledge. Accurately categorizes and

thoroughly explains specific methods of data

collection to be used. Explains in detail how data

will be analyzed and used. Provides a sound

justification for subject selection and sampling

procedure. Accurately and thoroughly describes

potential limitations to data collection and

control.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Recommendations and
Conclusion

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Provides an insightful and thorough summary of

the project, main points, and details the

significance of the project to the advanced

practice nursing profession. Provides detailed

and creative recommendations for future

research and implications for clinical practice.

Discusses limitations of the study in detail.

Suggests specific directions for future research.

Insightfully considers changes in theoretical

construct and provides reasonable and creative

suggestions for public policy and/or changes in

educational practice. Expertly ties the theoretical

framework to the overall product.

18 pts

5

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Mechanics and APA

30 to >24.6 pts

Meets Expectations

Writing is clear, concise, formal, and organized.

Information is well organized and clearly

communicated. The assignment is free of spelling

and grammatical errors. All the requirements

related to format, length, source citations, and

layout are followed. A complete reference page is

included and formatted using correct APA format. If

applicable, appendices and tables are complete and

appropriate.

30 pts

Total Points: 150