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Research PaperScholarly Paper: Using the PICOT process, analyze a current nursing
practice-related issues.Select an issue from your NURS 412 clinical practice and write a
PICOT research question.The scholarly paper should be typed, double spaced, 12 point,
Times New Roman using APA format, and limited to 6 pages including title and reference
pages. The references cannot be older than 2018.EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLARLY PAPER RUBRIC WILL BE USED. your position with references no older than
2018 from at least two peer reviewed journal reference articles.the Rubric is in the
SYLLABUS and some power point slides are attached below for clarityNUR 3805 Bowie
State University Hospital Falls among Elderly Patients PICOT Research
Paperattachment_1attachment_2Unformatted Attachment Preview1 BOWIE STATE
UNIVERSITY Bowie, MD 20715 College of Professional Studies Department of Nursing
Spring 2020 Course No.: NURS 425 Course Name: Transition into Professional Nursing
Practice Number of Credits: 03 (3 credits lecture: 3 clock hours) Name of Instructor: Dr.
Birthale Archie Office Location: CNSMN 2137 Office Telephone#: (301) 860-3204 Office
Fax#: (301) 860-3221 Office Email: barchie@bowiestate.edu Office Hours: Monday 12n-
5pm, Tuesday- 2p-5pm I. Course Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 415/416, and NURS
406/409 with a grade of “C” or better, all general education courses of the freshmen,
sophomore and junior year of the progression plan. II. Course Description This course is
designed to provide students with an overview of content related to leadership and
management theories and to examine multiple nursing issues. Emphasis is twofold: (1) it is
placed on broadening students’ understanding of the role(s) and responsibilities of
professional nursing, and on recognizing the need for continuing professional learning and
(2) gaining an understanding of the role of the nurse in managing others in the provision of
direct care to the client. III. End of Program Student Learning Outcomes Disclaimer: The
syllabus is subject to content modification as necessary to facilitate the best learning
experience 2 Upon completion of the Undergraduate Nursing Program, the graduate will be
able to: 1. Implement nursing process and caring behaviors with individuals, families, and
communities. 2. Utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning to promote optimal wellness
with individuals, families and communities. 3. Utilize communication, technology, and inter-

2. professional collaboration to provide safe and effective care. 4. Integrate culturally
congruent care for clients across the life span. 5. Utilize evidence-based findings for clinical
decision-making in nursing practice. 6. Apply health policies from legislative and governing
bodies into clinical nursing practice while adhering to legal and ethical principles. 7.
Demonstrate the ability to address the changing health care needs of diverse populations
representing the global community. IV. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the
course, the student will be able to: 1. Assess personal values and caring behaviors in
planning strategies to lead and manage peers, clients or nursing unit. 2. NUR 3805 Bowie
State University Hospital Falls among Elderly Patients PICOT Research PaperDistinguish the
effects of communication techniques on the outcomes of nursing management and
leadership. 3. Analyze cultural congruent care related to nursing issues, leadership and
management. 4. Evaluate ethical and legal professional nursing issues as they pertain to
leading and managing in nursing care situations. 5. Utilize critical thinking to determine
priority nursing care decisions while in a management and leadership role. 6. Explore the
concepts of power, empowerment, autonomy and advocacy in managing nursing practice
issues. 7. Analyze research findings related to professional nursing issues, leadership and
management. V. Required Texts American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication
manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington, D.C.: Author. ISBN:
9781433805615 Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership Roles and Management
Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application (9th ed.). China: Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN:
9781496349798 Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content modification as necessary to
facilitate the best learning experience 3 VI. Supplemental/Recommended Text or Reference
Material Sprayberry, L. D. (2014). A response to the transformation of America’s healthcare:
Direct-care nurses bringing FLOWERS (TM) to the bedside. Medsurg Nursing. 23(2), 123-
130. VII. Instructional Methods Lecture with discussion Student led presentations Case
Studies VIII. Guided independent study Adaptive learning Evaluation Methods Exams (3)
Quiz Scholarly Paper Final Exam ATI Adaptive Learning ATI Proctored Exam IX. Small group
work Clinical Conferences Client interactions 18% each 6% 7.5% 25% 2.5% 5% Grading
Scale A = 92 – 100 B = 83 – 91 C = 75 – 82 D = 68 -74 F = below 67.5 ATI Proctored Exam
Grading: Level 3 (88.3% – 100%) =100% Level 2 (76.7% – 86.7% = 91% Level 1 (61.7% –
75%) = 75% Below Level 1 = 68% Final grade ending > .5 will be rounded up to nearest
whole number Assignment Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content modification as
necessary to facilitate the best learning experience 4 This is an independent activity which
requires submission of a scholarly paper, according to the instructions below. The scholarly
paper will be graded based on the Evaluation of Undergraduate Scholarly Paper rubric,
which is included in this syllabus. Scholarly Paper: Using the PICOT process, analyze a
current nursing practice-related issues. Select an issue from your NURS 412 clinical practice
and write a PICOT research question. The scholarly paper should be typed, double spaced,
12 point, Times New Roman using APA format, and limited to 6 pages including title and
reference pages. The references cannot be older than 2018. EVALUATION OF
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARLY PAPER RUBRIC WILL BE USED. your position with
references no older than 2018 from at least two peer reviewed journal reference articles. X.
Course Outline Unit I: The Critical Triad: Decision Making, Management, and Leadership A.

3. B. C. D. E. Decision Making, Critical Thinking Leadership and Management Patient,
Subordinate, Workplace & Professional Advocacy Technology and Informatics Nursing
Today Unit II: Foundations for Effective Leadership and Management Ethics, Law, and
Advocacy A. Patient, Subordinate, Workplace and Professional Advocacy B. Inter-
Professional Teamwork and Collaboration C. Change, Innovation and Conflict Management
Unit III: Roles and Functions in Planning, Staffing and Directing A. Time Management B.
Effective Staffing C. Budget Concepts for Safe Patient Care D. Delegation of Patient Care Unit
IV: Managing Ethics, Law and Advocacy. Quality Control A. Ethical Aspects of Health care B.
Legal Aspects of Health Care Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content modification as
necessary to facilitate the best learning experience 5 C. Quality Improvement and Evidence-
Based Patient Care Unit V: Roles and Functions in Controlling NUR 3805 Bowie State
University Hospital Falls among Elderly Patients PICOT Research PaperA. Problem
Employees B. Career Planning and Achieving Balance XI. Student Requirements/Guidelines:
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? The student will adhere to the academic regulations and requirement of the
current Bowie State University Undergraduate Academic Catalog. Assignments. You will be
asked to complete a variety of assignments that will help accentuate the concepts, methods
and strategies learned in the course. Each assignment will be worth points (see evaluation)
and will be explained before you begin. Assignments are to be submitted on time and via
electronic media (Blackboard or email). All assignments must display knowledge of the
content standards and principles of the program. Assignments must be completed on time
and in compliance with specified guidelines. Assignments submitted late are subject to 5
points reduction for each day late. Assignments submitted after three (3) business days may
not be accepted. Student advisement will occur during scheduled office hours or by
appointment. All students must meet with their academic advisor at least once during the
semester. All written work must be in scholarly format consistent with APA guidelines.
Students must earn a grade of 75% or higher to successfully pass a nursing course. Students
are expected to take exams and quizzes at the scheduled time. Make-up exams will only be
considered in the case of an EXCUSED absence, with notification to the instructor before the
scheduled exam administration time. Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism Students will abide
by the University Policy regarding Academic Honesty in the current Bowie State University
Undergraduate Academic Catalog. Contacting the Instructor Office hours are listed above. If
you need to reach me anytime other than those listed above, the most effective way is via
email using your Bowie State University email account only. ? Incomplete Grades Students
will abide by the grading system according to the University Policy in the current Bowie
State University Undergraduate Academic Catalog ? Special Needs/Disabilities Students
who have a disability and think that they may need special accommodations should report
to the Office of Disability Services (DSS) in Room 079, Thurgood Marshall Library, or call
Dr. Michael Hughes at (301) 860-4067. Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content
modification as necessary to facilitate the best learning experience 6 Technology This
course is web enhanced with Blackboard. Students can access using the following link
https://bsuonline.blackboard.com/webapps/login/. If assistance is needed with initiating
an account, please call the DIT Helpdesk@ 301 860- 4357 Course material and
announcements will be posted on Blackboard. Students will be held accountable for posted

4. material and announcements. Cell phones, pagers, beepers or any other “attention-
grabbing” device are to be turned off or silence before class begins. It is distracting and
discourteous to both the instructor and your colleagues. XII. Evaluation of Scholarly Paper
Rubrics: EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARLY PAPER CRITERIA Content and
Thought Value % % Earned Student_____________________ COMMENTS 60 The content of the
scholarly paper is an indicator of the thought processes used by the student in the
development and execution of the assignment. The indicators of these processes are: 1. Uses
relevant references. 2. Addresses all components of assigned criteria. 3. Synthesizes
information. 4. Applies theories and concepts. 5. Uses logical reasoning and correct
inductive or deductive reasoning. Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content
modification as necessary to facilitate the best learning experience 7 Organization Structure
1. Includes purpose in introduction. 2. Paper is logically arranged with introduction, body,
and summary. 3. Subsections and paragraphs reflect the main idea. 4. Transitions occur
between thoughts. Literacy and Style 1. Uses professional vocabulary. 2. Uses correct
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. 3. Maintains economy of expression.
APA 15 10 1. Title page is correct. 2. Page numbering is accurate. 3. Page header is
appropriate. 4. Citation of references in text is correct. 5. 15 • Direct quotes • NUR 3805
Bowie State University Hospital Falls among Elderly Patients PICOT Research
PaperParaphrasing Reference list follows APA format. • Citations in text are included on
reference list • Reference list citations are included in text Final Grade 100 XIII. Additional
Rubrics (optional): Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content modification as necessary
to facilitate the best learning experience 1 Evidence Based Practice PICOT ? Dr. Birthale
Archie ? Transition into Professional Nursing Practice ? NURS 425 2 Definition Evidence
Based Practice (EBP) ? According to Melynk et. Al. (2010) ? “a problem-solving approach to
the delivery of health care that integrates the best evidence from studies and patient care
data with clinician expertise and patient preference and values.” (p. 1) 3 What is PICOT
Statement ? Carefully formulated question that encompass the acronym PICOT and the ?
The “T” must be included. 1. Identify the, patient, problem or population(P) 2. intervention
(I) ( exposure , prognosis) 3. Comparison (C) (compare, control (versus) 4. Outcome(s) (O) (
affect) 5. Timeframe (T) ( duration) Template for PICOT QUESTION 4 ?
https://www.aaacn.org/sites/default/files/documents/miscdocs/1e_PICOT_Questions_tem
plate.pdf ? Handout in class. ? Adapted from the PICOT Questions Template; Ellen Fineout-
Overholt, 2006. This form may be used for educational & research purposes without
permission 5 Definitions for Terms ? Intervention/Therapy: Questions addressing the
treatment of an illness or disability. ? Etiology: Questions addressing the causes or origins of
disease (i.e., factors that produce or predispose toward a certain disease or disorder). 6
Definitions for Terms Cont’ ? Diagnosis: Questions addressing the act or process of
identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation. 7
Definitions for Terms Cont’ ?Prognosis/Prediction: Questions addressing the prediction of
the course of a disease. 8 Definitions for Terms Cont’ ?Meaning: Questions addressing how
one experiences a phenomenon. 9 Intervention ? Intervention: In African-American female
adolescents with hepatitis B (P), how does acetaminophen (I) compared to ibuprofen (C)
affect liver function (O) timeframe (T)? 10 Therapy ? Therapy: In children with spastic

5. cerebral palsy (P), what is the effect of splinting and casting(I) compared to
constraintinduced therapy (C) on two-handed skill development (O)? 11 Prognosis /
Prediction ? Prognosis/Prediction: 1) For patients 65 years and older (P), how does the use
of an influenza vaccine (I) compared to not received the vaccine (C) influence the risk of
developing pneumonia (O) during flu season (T)? 2) In patients who have experienced an
acute myocardial infarction (P), how does being a smoker (I) compared to a non-smoker (C)
influence death and infarction rates (O) during the first 5 years after the myocardial
infarction (T)? 12 Diagnosis ? Diagnosis: In middle-aged males with suspected myocardial
infarction (P), are serial 12-lead ECGs (I) compared to one initial 12-lead ECG (C) more
accurate in diagnosing an acute myocardial infarction (O)? 13 Etiology ? Etiology: Are 30- to
50-year-old women (P) who have high blood pressure (I) compared with those without
high blood pressure (C) at increased risk for an acute myocardial infarction (O) during the
first year after hysterectomy (T)? 14 Meaning ? Meaning: How do young males (P) with a
diagnosis of below the waist paralysis (I) perceive their interactions with their romantic
significant others (O) during the first year after their diagnosis (T)? 15 ? References ?
Birthale Archie, DNP, MSN, BS, RN ? Fineout-Overholt, E. Template for Asking PICOT
Questions. Retrieved October 7, 2019, from
http://www.unm.edu/~unmvclib/cascade/handouts/PICOTtemplates.pdf ? Library
Guides: Evidence Based Nursing Practice: Pico(t) and Clinical
https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2014/02000/To_ma
ke_your_case,_start_with_a_PICOT_question.7.aspx#pdf-link Questions
https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=28271&p=174073 ?
https://libraryguides.nau.edu/c.php?g=665927&p=4682772 ?
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