NUR 699 – Capstone Problem Description Holistic Assessment Directions: Utilizing the assessment tool below, the first submission of this portion of the assignment will be graded holistically. In order to achieve the full points for the assignment, all the criteria on the left must be met at the competency level described on the right. Criteria 12 pts 24 pts 36 pts 48 pts 60 pts Problem Description Describe the background of the problem. Identify the stakeholders/change agents and list the interested parties. Provide the PICOT question. State the purpose and project objectives in specific, realistic, and measurable terms. Develop an initial reference list No discernible problem description and/or objectives. The problem selection rationale is not addressed or minimally addressed. Expected changes before and after the evidence-based practice is not addressed or minimally addressed. Reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply information. Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or irrelevant. Initial reference list is missing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Addresses the problem description and objectives but not all components. Alignment is difficult to discern. The problem is not in the correct format. Objectives are lacking measurement or may be ambiguous; The problem selection rationale is not addressed or minimally introduced with now supporting details. Expected changes before and after the evidence-based practice are listed. Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. Develops partial initial reference list .There is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in presentation. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Problem description and objectives are stated but may not be fully developed or aligned; The problem is in the PICOT format but not appropriately developed. Objectives are measurable but may be ambiguous; The problem selection rationale is present but the significance is unclear. Expected changes are briefly introduced. Exhibits comprehension of the material and clearly attempts to integrate and apply information. Develops an initial reference list. All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity and quality. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Problem description and objectives are presented and tie together; Identifies the stakeholders/change agents, who or what organizations are concerned, may benefit from, or are affected by this proposal. The problem is in the PICOT format and developed appropriately. Objectives are measurable; The problem selection is justified using liter.

1. NUR 699 – Capstone
Problem Description Holistic Assessment
Directions: Utilizing the assessment tool below, the first
submission of this portion of the assignment will be graded
holistically. In order to achieve the full points for the
assignment, all the criteria on the left must be met at the
competency level described on the right.
Criteria
12 pts
24 pts
36 pts
48 pts
60 pts
Problem Description
Describe the background of the problem.
Identify the stakeholders/change agents and list the interested
parties.
Provide the PICOT question.
State the purpose and project objectives in specific, realistic,
and measurable terms. Develop an initial reference list
No discernible problem description and/or objectives. The
problem selection rationale is not addressed or minimally
addressed. Expected changes before and after the evidence-
based practice is not addressed or minimally addressed. Reveals
inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to
apply information. Subject matter is absent, inappropriate,
and/or irrelevant. Initial reference list is missing. Surface errors
are pervasive enough that they impede communication of
meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence
construction are used.

2. Addresses the problem description and objectives but not all
components. Alignment is difficult to discern. The problem is
not in the correct format. Objectives are lacking measurement
or may be ambiguous; The problem selection rationale is not
addressed or minimally introduced with now supporting details.
Expected changes before and after the evidence-based practice
are listed. Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to
apply information. Develops partial initial reference list .There
is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in
presentation. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register),
sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Problem description and objectives are stated but may not be
fully developed or aligned; The problem is in the PICOT format
but not appropriately developed. Objectives are measurable but
may be ambiguous; The problem selection rationale is present
but the significance is unclear. Expected changes are briefly
introduced. Exhibits comprehension of the material and clearly
attempts to integrate and apply information. Develops an initial
reference list. All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity
and quality. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but
are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Problem description and objectives are presented and tie
together; Identifies the stakeholders/change agents, who or what
organizations are concerned, may benefit from, or are affected

3. by this proposal. The problem is in the PICOT format and
developed appropriately. Objectives are measurable; The
problem selection is justified using literature. Expected changes
are outlined. Develop an initial reference list.
Demonstrates integrative and accurate comprehension and
applies information as appropriate. Comprehensive coverage of
subject matter. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors,
although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures
and effective figures of speech are used.
Problem description and objectives are presented in detail and
align; Describes the stakeholders/change agents, who or what
organizations are concerned, may benefit from, or are affected
by this proposal. The problem is in the PICOT format and
developed appropriately. Objectives are measurable; The
problem selection is justified using literature and supportive
examples, not just based on the most current evidence.
Expected changes before and after the evidence-based practice
are integrated. Develops an initial reference list. Demonstrates
clarity and specificity of comprehension and synthesizes all
relevant information. Coverage extends beyond what is needed
to support subject matter.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
Comments:
Week
Part 1: (Due 1/12/15) Before making a case for an evidence-
based project, it is essential to understand the culture of the
organization in order to begin assessing its readiness for EBP
implementation. 1) Complete the "Organizational Culture

4. and Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Evidence-Based
Practice Survey," located in the textbook appendix. 2)
Develop an analysis of 250 words from the results, addressing
your organization's readiness level, possible project barriers and
facilitators, as well as how to integrate clinical inquiry. 3)
Make sure to include the rationale for the survey categories
scores that were significantly high and low, incorporating
details and/or examples. Also explain how to integrate clinical
inquiry into the organization, providing strategies that
strengthen the organizations weaker areas. 4) Submit a
rough draft of the survey results with your narrative analysis.
However, a final draft of the survey results should be placed in
the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.
Refer to "NUR 699 Organizational Culture and Readiness
Assessment Holistic Assessment."
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, revise "Section A:
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment" for your
final paper submission. This will be a continuous process
throughout the course for each section.
NUR 699 – Capstone
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment Holistic
Assessment
Directions: Utilizing the assessment tool below, the first
submission of this portion of the assignment will be graded
holistically. In order to achieve the full points for the
assignment, all the criteria on the left must be met at the
competency level described on the right.
Criteria
12 pts
24 pts
36 pts

5. 48 pts
60 pts
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Describe the results from the Organizational Culture and
Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Evidence Practice
Survey addressing your organization’s readiness level. Provide
an analysis of any possible project barriers and facilitators, and
describe how to integrate clinical inquiry into your
organization.
Lists the survey results without an in-depth explanation.
Analysis of the project barriers and facilitators is not outlined
or outlined poorly. Defines and/or makes broad statements
about clinical inquiry but does not specifically address the
individual organization being assessed. Reveals inaccurate
comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply
information. Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or
irrelevant. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning.Inappropriate word choice and/or
sentence construction are used.
Lists the survey results without an in-depth explanation. Ignores
or superficially evaluates the project barriers and facilitators.
Draws unwarranted conclusions. Defines and/or makes broad
statements about clinical inquiry but does not specifically
address the individual organization being assessed. Displays a
lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. There
is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in
presentation. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register),
sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Provide a basic survey overview but minimally included any
rationale, details and/or examples. Conducted a surface level of
evaluation of the possible project barriers and facilitators. Very
narrow focus is provided. Claims and ideas of the criteria are
supported but not developed in-depth. Explains how to integrate
a basic idea of clinical inquiry into the organization but does
not specifically address the individual organization being

6. assessed. Exhibits comprehension of the material and clearly
attempts to integrate and apply information. All subject matter
is covered in minimal quantity and quality. Some mechanical
errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the
reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate
language are used.
Provide information in relation to the survey categories which
scored high and low on the survey. State the rationale for the
scores including details and/or examples. Analysis on the
project barriers and facilitators is direct, competent, and
appropriately aligned to the survey. Explain how to integrate
clinical inquiry into the organization providing strategies which
broadly encompasses many issues of concern.
Demonstrate integrative and accurate comprehension and
applies information as appropriate. Comprehensive coverage of
subject matter. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors,
although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures
and effective figures of speech are used.
Provide detailed information in relation to the survey categories
which scored high and low on the survey. Provide
comprehensive rationale for the scores including details and/or
examples. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate the major project
barriers and facilitators. Draw warranted conclusions. Develop
and explain an
informed position on how to integrate clinical inquiry into the
organization providing strategies which align to the
organizations weaker areas.
Demonstrate clarity and specificity of comprehension and
synthesizes all relevant information. Coverage extended beyond
what is needed to support subject matter.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
Week

7. Part 1: (Due 1/12/15) Before making a case for an evidence-
based project, it is essential to understand the culture of the
organization in order to begin assessing its readiness for EBP
implementation. 1) Complete the "Organizational Culture
and Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Evidence-Based
Practice Survey," located in the textbook appendix. 2)
Develop an analysis of 250 words from the results, addressing
your organization's readiness level, possible project barriers and
facilitators, as well as how to integrate clinical inquiry. 3)
Make sure to include the rationale for the survey categories
scores that were significantly high and low, incorporating
details and/or examples. Also explain how to integrate clinical
inquiry into the organization, providing strategies that
strengthen the organizations weaker areas. 4) Submit a
rough draft of the survey results with your narrative analysis.
However, a final draft of the survey results should be placed in
the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.
Refer to "NUR 699 Organizational Culture and Readiness
Assessment Holistic Assessment."
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, revise "Section A:
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment" for your
final paper submission. This will be a continuous process
throughout the course for each section.
NUR 699 – Capstone
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment Holistic
Assessment
Directions: Utilizing the assessment tool below, the first
submission of this portion of the assignment will be graded
holistically. In order to achieve the full points for the
assignment, all the criteria on the left must be met at the
competency level described on the right.

8. Criteria
12 pts
24 pts
36 pts
48 pts
60 pts
Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Describe the results from the Organizational Culture and
Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Evidence Practice
Survey addressing your organization’s readiness level. Provide
an analysis of any possible project barriers and facilitators, and
describe how to integrate clinical inquiry into your
organization.
Lists the survey results without an in-depth explanation.
Analysis of the project barriers and facilitators is not outlined
or outlined poorly. Defines and/or makes broad statements
about clinical inquiry but does not specifically address the
individual organization being assessed. Reveals inaccurate
comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply
information. Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or
irrelevant. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning.Inappropriate word choice and/or
sentence construction are used.
Lists the survey results without an in-depth explanation. Ignores
or superficially evaluates the project barriers and facilitators.
Draws unwarranted conclusions. Defines and/or makes broad
statements about clinical inquiry but does not specifically
address the individual organization being assessed. Displays a
lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. There
is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in
presentation. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register),
sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Provide a basic survey overview but minimally included any
rationale, details and/or examples. Conducted a surface level of

9. evaluation of the possible project barriers and facilitators. Very
narrow focus is provided. Claims and ideas of the criteria are
supported but not developed in-depth. Explains how to integrate
a basic idea of clinical inquiry into the organization but does
not specifically address the individual organization being
assessed. Exhibits comprehension of the material and clearly
attempts to integrate and apply information. All subject matter
is covered in minimal quantity and quality. Some mechanical
errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the
reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate
language are used.
Provide information in relation to the survey categories which
scored high and low on the survey. State the rationale for the
scores including details and/or examples. Analysis on the
project barriers and facilitators is direct, competent, and
appropriately aligned to the survey. Explain how to integrate
clinical inquiry into the organization providing strategies which
broadly encompasses many issues of concern.
Demonstrate integrative and accurate comprehension and
applies information as appropriate. Comprehensive coverage of
subject matter. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors,
although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures
and effective figures of speech are used.
Provide detailed information in relation to the survey categories
which scored high and low on the survey. Provide
comprehensive rationale for the scores including details and/or
examples. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate the major project
barriers and facilitators. Draw warranted conclusions. Develop
and explain an
informed position on how to integrate clinical inquiry into the
organization providing strategies which align to the
organizations weaker areas.
Demonstrate clarity and specificity of comprehension and
synthesizes all relevant information. Coverage extended beyond
what is needed to support subject matter.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic

10. English.