Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to document their progression of the Direct Care Project Part 2: Planning the Presentation and pose any questions they may have. Â
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
- CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)Â
- CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)Â
Due Date
Wednesday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 4Â
Points Possible
This assignment is worth a total of 10 points.Â
Late Assignment Policy
Timely submission is strongly encouraged in order to receive the feedback needed to produce a quality paper/project. The late assignment penalty does not pertain to this assignment.
Directions
Answer the questions below about your progress in the Direct Care Project Part 2: Planning the Presentation.
Week 4 Assignment: Direct Care Project Part 2: Planning the Presentation
Assignment
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to create a presentation for the selected targeted population about the specific clinical certification including how it could impact patient outcomes and leadership.
 Direct Care Project Overview
- There are four parts to the Direct Care Project.
- There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.
- The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in Parts 2 through 4.
- Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.
- Carefully review the instructions, tutorials, templates, and rubrics for each part.
- Contact your instructor with questions.
Overview | Points | Due Date | Project |
---|---|---|---|
Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis completed in Week 2. | |||
Part 2: Planning: Check-In | 10 | Wednesday of Week 4 | Required, graded check-in on progress of planning and creating the presentation. |
Part 2: Planning the Presentation | 160 | Sunday end of Week 4 | Create a presentation for your targeted population about the specific clinical certification including how it could impact patient outcomes and leadership. |
Part 3: Implementing the Presentation | Required | Schedule presentation Saturday of Week 5 through Saturday Week 6 | Presentation of PowerPoint to identified targeted population. Includes pre-survey, post-survey, and attendance form. |
Part 3: Implementation: Check-In | 10 | Wednesday of Week 5 | Required, graded check-in on progress of implementing your presentation. |
Part 4: Evaluation: Check-In | 10 | Wednesday of Week 6 | Required, graded check-in on progress of evaluation of your presentation and project. |
Part 4: Evaluating the Project | 200 | Sunday end of Week 6 | Evaluate learning and reflect on project. |
Course Outcomes
This direct care project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: 
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Part 1 enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Due Date for Part 2
Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT end of WeekÂ
Total Points Possible for Part 2
This assignment is worth 160 points.
Late Assignment Policy
If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.
Preparing the Assignment
Directions for Part 2
- Review the Direct Care Project Overview above.
- View the  Direct Care Project Part 2 Tutorial.
- Download the template below and create a PowerPoint presentation for your selected group.
- Create speaker notes for the PowerPoint presentation. These will assist you as you present and will be part of your assignment submission.
- The presentation should be no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides. This does not include the introduction and reference slides.
- Submit presentation in PDF for instructor approval. See Submitting PowerPoint Notes Pages in PDF formatLinks to an external site..
- Note: You may not present until your presentation has been approved by your instructor.
- Review comments about your presentation from your instructor in Grades.
- Even if you are approved, you may have to edit your presentation.
- If your presentation is approved, it will be marked “Complete” under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
- If your presentation is not approved, it will be marked “Incomplete” under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
- Follow your instructor’s directions for next steps. You may be instructed to resubmit.
- Review comments about your presentation from your instructor in Grades.
- After your presentation is approved, see Week 5: Direct Care Project Part 3: Implementing Your Presentation.
Templates
PowerPoint Presentation TemplateLinks to an external site.
Best Practices
- Please use your browser’s File setting to save or print this page.
- Check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
- Use bullet points instead of long sentences or paragraphs
- Include graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.
- Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed. . 
Scholarly Sources and Citations
- Minimum of 2 references. See Presentation Instructions for references needed.
- Cite all resources in APA format on the slide where content occurs. Cite in lower corner/footer as prompted on template.
- Reference slide is in template. Hanging indent is not required.
**Academic Integrity**
Chamberlain 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.
Rubric
NR447 – Direct Care Project Part 2 Planning the PresentationNR447 – Direct Care Project Part 2 Planning the PresentationCriteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCertification DescriptionDescription elements include:
1. Information about selected clinical certification;
2. Process to obtain clinical certification;
3. Cost of application and testing;
4. Requirements prior to certification;
5. Examination description;
6. Renewal time and process;
7. Required items for renewalÂÂ40Â ptsExceptionalCertification description includes all required elements 1. Information about selected clinical certification; 2. Process to obtain clinical certification; 3. Cost of application and testing; 4. Requirements prior to certification; 5. Examination description; 6. Renewal time and process; 7. Required items for renewalÂ35Â ptsExceedsMissing one elementÂ32Â ptsMeetsMissing 2-3 elementsÂ15Â ptsNeeds ImprovementMissing 4-6 elementsÂ0Â ptsDevelopingProvides no certification description40Â ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem DescriptionStudent provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student clearly describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists.ÂÂ20Â ptsExceptionalStudent provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student clearly describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists.Â18Â ptsExceedsStudent provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit exists but lacks clarity.Â16Â ptsMeetsStudent provides approved problem statement from Part 1. Student describes why certification was selected OR why a knowledge deficit existsÂ8Â ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent provides approved problem statement from Part 1 OR student describes why certification was selected and why a knowledge deficit existsÂ0Â ptsDevelopingProvides no problem description20Â ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly ArticleStudent clearly:
• summarizes the key points from the article selected
• connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skillsÂÂ40 ptsExceptionalStudent clearly summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skillsÂ35 ptsExceedsStudent summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills but lacks clarityÂ32 ptsMeetsStudent minimally summarizes the key points from the article selected and connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skillsÂ15 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent summarizes the key points from the article selected OR connects the article to patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skillsÂ0 ptsDevelopingProvides no summary or connection to article40 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionConclusion includes brief overview of:
1. Clinical certification;
2. Problem description;
3. Scholarly article key points;
4. Scholarly article connection;
5. Summary of what was learnedÂÂ20Â ptsExceptionalProvides all five criteria. 1. Clinical certification; 2. Problem description; 3. Scholarly article key points; 4. Scholarly article connection; 5. Summary of what was learnedÂ18Â ptsExceedsMissing one criterionÂ16Â ptsMeetsMissing two criteriaÂ8Â ptsNeeds ImprovementMissing three criteriaÂ0Â ptsDevelopingProvides no conclusion20Â ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Design:1. Writing contains no spelling or grammatical errors;
2. Bullets points used instead of long sentences or paragraphs;
3. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics photographs, colors, and themes;
4. Speaker notes are used on 80% of slidesÂÂ20Â ptsExceptionalIncludes all four criteria 1. Writing contains no spelling or grammatical errors; 2. Bullets points used instead of long sentences or paragraphs; 3. Slides are visually appealing incorporating graphics photographs, colors, and themes; 4. Speaker notes are used on 80% of slidesÂ18Â ptsExceedsMissing one criterionÂ16Â ptsMeetsMissing two criteriaÂ8Â ptsNeeds ImprovementMissing three criteriaÂ0Â ptsDevelopingMeets no criteria20Â ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism1. Reference and title slide present;
2. Assignment has no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides;
3. Assignment submitted as PDF with speaker notes;
4. A minimum of two sources are used and cited in APA on slide where content occurs in lower corner/footer.ÂÂ20Â ptsExceptionalIncludes all four criteria 1. Reference and title slide present; 2. Assignment has no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides; 3. Assignment submitted as PDF with speaker notes; 4. A minimum of two sources are used and cited in APA on slide where content occurs in lower corner/footer.Â18Â ptsExceedsMissing one criterionÂ16Â ptsMeetsMissing two criteriaÂ8Â ptsNeeds ImprovementMissing three criteriaÂ0Â ptsDevelopingMeets no criteria20Â ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate DeductionÂÂÂ0Â ptsNo Points DeductedSubmitted on timeÂ0Â ptsNot Submitted on Time – Points Deducted (5% per day)1 day late = 8 Deduction; 2 day late = 16 Deduction; 3 day late = 24 Deduction; 4 day late = 32 Deduction; 5 day late = 40 Deduction; 6 day late = 48 Deduction; 7 day late = 56 Deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late0Â ptsTotal Points:Â 160