Write a research paper on the topic, “What are the measures taken during surgery to control infection?”

Write a research paper on the topic, “What are the measures taken during surgery to control infection?”

CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice.
CO 2: Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes.

Assignment Overview

Consider different professional practice issues related to future professional practice in the master’s-prepared advanced practice role. Think about your practicum project and where this will take place.

What issues or problems, related to your area of interest, have you identified in the practicum practice setting? (Other suggested issues or problems might include unit nurse staffing, supply access, patient falls, or staff to patient/family communication). How might you resolve the issues or problems with an evidence-based practice quality improvement project?
How might you resolve the issues or problems with an evidence-based practice quality improvement project?
To successfully complete this assignment, you will need the following supplemental items.

Complete the Project Professional Practice Issue form.
Assignment Instructions

Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual.
Submission: Submit your files via the assignment upload: Last name_First initial_Module 3 Assignment_Project Professional Practice Issue #MSN Project. Also, please remove verbiage in item 6 related to a “paper”. This assignment uses a template.
Make sure to submit all forms completely filled out in the required areas. Include a title page and the forms below as appendix.
Title Page
Project Professional Practice Issue form
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing, as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing, as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete template; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category.)
Assignment Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Points

%

Descriiption

Project Professional Practice Issue

70

45%

Complete the Project Professional Practice Issue form.

All items are addressed.
Practice issue or problem is identified.
Practice/clinical question is developed using the PICO(T) format.
Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Discussion Questions

75

45%

Select one qualitative and quantitative article. Answer items at the end of the Professional Practice Issue form.

Articles address professional practice issue.
Graduate-Level Writing Style

15

10%

Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
Correct APA format for the following.
Page numbering
Font style and size
Margins and spacing
Headings; subheadings
Citation and referencing sources
Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Total

160

100%

A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.

Rubric
NR520: Professional Practice Issue Guidelines and Rubric
NR520: Professional Practice Issue Guidelines and Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Part I: Project Professional Practice Issue
70 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: • Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form • Addresses all items • Identifies area of interest • Identifies practice issue or problem • Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format • Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest
64 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: • Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form • Addresses all items • Identifies area of interest • Identifies practice issue or problem • Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format • Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest
58 pts
Proficient
Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: • Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form • Addresses all items • Identifies area of interest • Identifies practice issue or problem • Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format • Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: • Completes the Project Professional Practice Issue form • Addresses all items • Identifies area of interest • Identifies practice issue or problem • Develops practice/clinical question using PICO(T) format • Practice/clinical question is related to the stated area of interest
70 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Part II: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Discussion Questions
75 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: • Selects a qualitative and quantitative article • Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest • Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form
69 pts
Exceeds
Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: • Selects a qualitative and quantitative article • Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest • Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form
63 pts
Proficient
Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: • Selects a qualitative and quantitative article • Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest • Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: • Selects a qualitative and quantitative article • Selects article that addresses the stated area of interest • Answers discussion questions related to quantitative and qualitative content on Professional Practice Issue form
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Graduate-level Writing Style
15 pts
Distinguished
Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Correct APA format for the following: *Page numbering *Font style and size *Margins and spacing *Headings; subheadings *Citation and referencing sources *Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
13 pts
Exceeds
Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Correct APA format for the following: *Page numbering *Font style and size *Margins and spacing *Headings; subheadings *Citation and referencing sources *Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
12 pts
Proficient
Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Correct APA format for the following: *Page numbering *Font style and size *Margins and spacing *Headings; subheadings *Citation and referencing sources *Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors, total: • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing • Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person • Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) • Correct APA format for the following: *Page numbering *Font style and size *Margins and spacing *Headings; subheadings *Citation and referencing sources *Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
15 pts

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