Purpose The purpose of this assignment is: · To apply a change process using the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation and a systematic review after identifying a clinical topic of concern and related nursing practice issue. · The information from the Illustration part of our lessons in Weeks 1-6 will mentor you through this process. Your change process is to be set up as a pilot project. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO2: Proposes leadership and collaboration strategies for use with consumers and other healthcare providers in managing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative activities. (PO#2) CO8: Selects evidence for best practices when planning professional nursing care involving systems, processes, and devices for individuals, families, aggregates and communities. (PO#8) Points The assignment is worth 225 points. Due Date Submit your completed assignment by Sunday of Week 6 by 11:59 p.m. MT. Directions A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed here: 1. Download the during Week 1. 2. 3. A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed in the short video above. 4. Identify a clinical topic and related practice issue you think needs to be changed. 5. Be sure this involves nursing actions. 6. Work through each step of the ACE Star Model as outlined on the assignment form (Star Points 1-5: Discovery, Summary, Translation, Implementation, and Evaluation). Respond to the instructions provided on the form. 7. Follow the activities and thinking of Nurse Daniel in Weeks 1-6 in the Illustration part of each lesson. He will be working through a clinical topic and nursing practice issue to demonstrate a change (ACE Star Model and systematic review). 8. Work on a portion of the process each week, as the illustration unfolds. 9. Please reach out to your instructor for feedback or assistance with your PICOT question as needed. 10.Required and Additional Background Reading in Weeks 1 and 2 under Readings is available for more information on the ACE Star Model and the use of systematic reviews. 11.Please cite any references (in APA format) of your systematic review or other scholarly document (optional) as needed. Paraphrasing information, rather than quoting, is expected. 12.For questions about this assignment, please contact your instructor. 13.Use the grading rubric as a final way to check that all components of the form have been completed. The rubric is the tool your instructor will use to assess your content. College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments. By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page. NOTE: Please use your browsers File setting to save or print this page.
