In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.

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Assignment: Change Paper

Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need

of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are

inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change

theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen

change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness

of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change

affects the nursing profession.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

 Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this
assignment.

 Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change.
o Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that

are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.

o Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change

you want to make.

o Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how

to implement change.

o Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for

your change proposal.

o Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.

 Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below:
o Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peer-

reviewed nursing journal articles.

o Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes.
o Include a title page, running head, appropriate headings, and reference page.
o The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font,

follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.

 Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy.

Grading:

Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement
(1pt)

Pts.

Research – Cited 4 or more
reliable sources.
– Sufficient information
provided to support
topic.
– Research in-depth,
revealing new insight.

– Cited 4 or more
reliable sources.
– Adequate information
provided to support
topic.
– Research is
superficial.

– Missing citations or
unreliable sources
used.
– Information does not
support research topic.
– Research is not
relevant to paper.

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Content – Appropriate topic is
chosen that relates
directly to the nursing
process.
– Proposed plan
contains specific ideas
for change.
– Change theory is
included and proposal
follows theory.
– Timeline is included for
change proposal.
– Reflection is provided.

– Appropriate topic is
chosen that relates
directly to the nursing
process.
– Proposed plan is
included but missing
specifics.
– Change theory is
included and proposal
follows theory.
– Timeline is incomplete
– Reflection is not
relevant to nursing
process.

– Inappropriate topic is
chosen that is
unrelated to nursing
process.
– Proposed plan is
inconsistent and
missing specifics.
– Change theory is
missing or
inappropriate. Plan
does not follow theory.
– Timeline is missing.
– Reflection is missing.

Grammar/Spelling – Consistent and
appropriate writing style.
– No spelling/grammar
errors.
– Length is 3-5 pages
using Times New
Roman, 12-point font

– Writing is consistent
and appropriate.
– Grammar/spelling
errors are minor.
– Length is less than 3
pages or Times New
Roman, 12-point font
not used.

– Writing is inconsistent
and inappropriate.
– Significant
grammar/spelling
errors.
– Length less than 3
pages or Times New
Roman, 12-point font
not used.

References/APA – All sources properly
cited using APA format.
– Includes title page,
running head, page
numbers, proper
paragraphs, and
reference page.

– All sources properly
cited using APA format
with minor errors
(punctuation).
– Includes title page,
running head, page
numbers, and reference
page with minor errors
in paragraph format.

– Sources not cited
correctly.
– Missing elements
such as title page,
running head, and
reference page.

Instructor: Total Points