Using bedside shift change report as my topic Requirements:
10-20-page paper must be in APA format. One electronic copy of the paper is to be submitted via the online course assignments folder. Because of the amount of work involved in preparing the project, a large percent of the course grade is from this paper and the related presentation.
It is imperative that you begin to identify your project area soon after the first day of class. This is to ensure that you have adequate time to complete the assignment. You will be required to present your research paper to the class using a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation is also graded.
Grading Criteria for the Evidence-based Practice PaperChapter I – Introduction/Significance/Background (25 Points)
This chapter introduces the clinical problem under review. Include how this problem was selected for the EBP project. Discuss the topic’s importance/significance to the profession of nursing and/or to the patient. Discuss the background of the problem including an evaluation of what the current clinical practice includes and whether the practice is research or tradition based.
Chapter II – Review of the Literature (40 Points)
This chapter discusses your findings in the research literature on the problem you have identified. Critically appraise the empirical literature related to the topic. Briefly critique the articles reviewed including purpose, sample, and results. A summary of the indications of these articles should follow the critiques. If there is conflicting information, clearly articulate the issues. Approximately 10 articles should be included in the references with the majority being research articles.
Chapter III – Discussion and Application (40 Points)
This chapter presents the implications of the research findings in application to clinical practice. This may include a discussion of what is and is not known about the phenomena of interest.
Present a best practice recommendation based on the literature.
Chapter IV – Conclusion (25 Points)
This chapter presents a summary of the problem, the results of the literature review and the proposed best practice. Identify recommendations for further research relevant to the topic.
References (20 Points)
All references cited in the body of the paper must be listed. Only references cited in the body of the paper are to be listed. Only APA format is acceptable.
APA Format (50 Points)
If the paper is not in correct format, it may be handed back to the student without grading. For minor problems with formatting, points (up to 50) can be taken off the grade.
