Evidence Based Practice QSEN

Guidelines for Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Paper (OBJ 5, 7) 1. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the incorporation of safety and quality initiatives into nursing practice. For more information about the QSEN, go to http://www.qsen.org/ksas_prelicensure.php PURPOSE: HOW EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING RELATES TO EDUACATION, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE • HEADING • SUBHEADINGS • INTRODUCTION • CONCLUSION • 3 REFERNCES PEER REVIEW LESS THAN 5 YEARS 2. Assignment Instructions: a. Choose one of the six QSEN competencies related to quality and safety in nursing practice. b. MY COMPETENCY IS Evidence Based Practice c. Summarize and discuss the importance of integration of the competency in the delivery of care and its implications in nursing education, nursing practice, and nursing research. You should address the competency definition in addition to the knowledge, skills, and attitude associated with the chosen competency. d. Discuss how the competency could improve the working environment (e.g. safety, costs, or patient satisfaction). e. The paper should include an introduction and conclusion. Your introduction must include a purpose statement. f. When researching information you will need to credit your sources. g. This paper requires the utilization of Level 1 and Level 2 headings (page 62 in APA Manual). h. This assignment will be between 4-5 pages (excluding your title and reference page with a minimum of three (3) scholarly references one of which may be the QSEN website. i. Submit your paper to Turnitin.com, and then revise according to feedback. j. Submit to the assignment drop box by the posted due date. Grading Rubric for Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Paper (Total of 40 points) CATEGORY 8 Points 6 Points 4 Points 2 Points Content Depth The topic is clearly identified. All criteria are fully addressed. The topic is clearly identified. Seven to nine criteria are addressed. The topic is clearly identified. Five to six criteria are addressed. The topic is clearly identified. Less than 5 criteria are addressed. Quality/Accuracy of Information Information clearly related to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. A few details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. There is an attempt at organization but errors exist. The information or overall structure appears to be disorganized. Sources All references are from relevant peer-reviewed sources, within a 5 year time frame or are classic sources. The majority of references is from relevant peer-reviewed sources, within a 5 year time frame or is classic sources. Some references are from non-peer-reviewed sources or are older than 5 years. Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed sources or are older than 5 years. APA Format/ Writing Mechanics Title page, running heads, citations of references, reference page, and spacing meets APA formatting requirements without any errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling. Title page, running heads, citations of references, reference page, and spacing formatted according to APA requirements with 2-3 APA errors. The paper has 1-2 errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Title page, running heads, citations of references, reference page, and spacing formatted according to APA requirements with 4-5 APA errors. The paper has 3-4 errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Title page, running heads, citations of references, reference page, and spacing formatted according to APA requirements. More than 5 APA errors. The paper has more than 4 errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling Total Points /40