Critically appraise research to support a selected process improvement issue or problem.

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.

CO 1: Critically appraise research to support a selected process improvement issue or problem.
CO 2: Identify evidence-based and theory-related opportunities with health professionals and community leaders.
CO 3: Describe use of an evidence-based practice model to support clinical, leader, or educational action.
Consider different areas of interest 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 Area of Interest form.
Complete the critique of the selected articles using the provided appraisal tool. If you chose a research article you will need to complete Appendix E. If you chose a non-research article you will need to fill out Appendix F.

Assignment Instructions

Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual.
Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 3 Assignment_Project Area of Interest #MSN Project
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 Area of Interest form
Complete article appraisal tool for each article
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 paper; rough drafts will not be graded.