NR 505 Week 7 Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Outline

Grace J.
August 30, 2025August 30, 2025
CU MSN, NR-505

Student Name

Chamberlain University

NR-505: Advanced Research Methods: Evidence-Based Practice

Prof. Name

Date

Week 7: Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Assignment

Purpose

This assignment represents the culmination of the evidence-based practice (EBP) change proposal. Using the Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Template, students will integrate essential components to form a comprehensive proposal. Key elements include identifying relevant stakeholders, explaining data collection and analysis strategies, and highlighting anticipated outcomes in connection with the chosen nursing practice issue and PICOT question.

The goal of this assignment is to apply evidence-based principles to nursing practice by linking theoretical knowledge, research findings, and practical application.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to demonstrate mastery of the following course outcomes (COs):

CO #1: Integrate evidence-based practice and research to enhance holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO #1)
CO #2: Apply evidence-based and person-centered care strategies to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO #2, 5)
CO #4: Develop expertise in research and EBP principles for designing and evaluating nursing studies. (PO #1, 2, 3, 5)
CO #5: Critically analyze research findings and EBP strategies to advance holistic nursing practices that promote positive patient outcomes. (PO #1, 2, 5)

Due Date

Submission Deadline: Sunday, 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Seven
Total Points: 150

Description of the Assignment

Students will complete the Evidence-Based Practice Change Project Proposal Template. The proposal must cover the following areas:

Nursing practice issue/problem
PICOT question
Theoretical framework
Literature review
Identification of stakeholders
Data collection methods
Data analysis procedures
Expected outcomes

This process ensures that students can logically and systematically design an evidence-based change project applicable to their nursing specialty.

Criteria for Content

The proposal should include the following sections:

Nursing Practice Issue/Problem

Provide a description of the practice issue/problem within your nursing specialty.
Indicate your MSN Specialty Track.

PICOT Question

Clearly restate your PICOT question.

Stakeholders

Identify key stakeholders who will play a role in the practice change project.

Theoretical Framework

Present the theoretical framework that supports the practice change project.

Literature Review

Summarize findings from your Week 5 Research Summary Table and highlight evidence supporting your practice change.

Data Collection Methods

Explain the methods of data collection to be utilized.

Data Analysis

Describe how the data will be analyzed.

Expected Outcomes

Outline the outcomes anticipated as a result of implementing the change project.

Preparing the Assignment

Students are expected to:

Complete all sections of the Evidence-Based Practice Change Project Proposal Template.
Include both a title page and reference page.
Use scholarly literature to support the proposal.
Follow APA (6th edition) guidelines for formatting, citations, and references.

Assignment Criteria and Grading

Below is the grading rubric presented in table format:

Criteria	Points	Description
Practice Problem, PICOT, Stakeholders	40	– Describe the area of interest and nursing problem.- Identify MSN Specialty Track.- Provide problem background.- Identify stakeholders.- Restate PICOT question.- Integrate scholarly sources.
Theoretical Framework & Literature Review	50	– Explain the guiding theoretical framework.- Summarize literature and themes from Week 5 Research Table.- Provide sufficient scholarly support.
Data Collection, Analysis, Expected Outcomes	40	– Describe methods of data collection.- Explain data analysis.- Identify expected outcomes.- Support with scholarly sources.
Graduate-Level Writing Style	20	– Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.- Clear organization and logical flow.- Professional and scholarly tone.- Limited direct quotes (≤15 words).- Correct APA format.
Total	150	100%

Rubric Levels of Achievement

Each grading criterion will be evaluated on the following scale:

Exceptional: Comprehensive and detailed responses; strong scholarly integration.
Exceeds: Thorough responses with minor areas needing improvement.
Meets: Basic but acceptable coverage of all elements.
Needs Improvement: One or more elements missing or insufficiently developed.
Developing/Unsatisfactory: Limited or no evidence of meeting requirements.

References

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). APA.

Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. L. (2017). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice: Model and guidelines (3rd ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.