Semester Paper • The paper must be a minimum eight page (excluding the cover and reference pages) double spaced paper in APA format (consult a model which is on Blackboard above where the videos for this class are located). • This paper should be over a peace and justice topic the student has a genuine interest in (and be related in one or more ways with the organization one has selected). • The student’s identification and initial contact with a peace group or organization must be an important part of this paper around which selected peace study theory, concepts and ideas must revolve (consult Louisville Peace Web on Blackboard above where the videos for this class are located). If a student in this class does not live in or close to the Louisville area, and a peace and justice organization of interest is in their area, it is best that that organization be the student’s focus. • The peace study group or organization with which one will work must be documented in an appendix to the paper, as well as in the references page(s). • Students must be given written email approval for the paper topic by the instructor at least one calendar month prior to the due date. • The student will provide a purpose for the topic, a tentative title, and, two sources with one being a peer review journal source in order for approval to be granted. NOTE: Since the capstone course (PEAC 550) requires a longer paper and hours of work with a peace and justice organization, this assignment in PEAC 325 is designed to make the transition to the capstone class considerably easier. As such this paper should not only focus on an instructor approved topic of genuine interest to the student, but also requires the documentation of the initial stage of identification, (in-person) contact and acceptance for later work with a peace and justice organization in the Louisville area (or the area nearest where the student is located if the student does not reside in the Louisville area). Additionally, the peace and justice organization name, mission and goal(s) must be integrated into the paper in an appropriate place. NUR204: Week 9 Assignment Page 1 ` 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.

1. Semester Paper
• The paper must be a minimum eight page (excluding the cover
and reference pages)
double spaced paper in APA format (consult a model which is
on Blackboard above
where the videos for this class are located).
• This paper should be over a peace and justice topic the student
has a genuine interest in
(and be related in one or more ways with the organization one
has selected).
• The student’s identification and initial contact with a peace
group or organization must be
an important part of this paper around which selected peace
study theory, concepts and
ideas must revolve (consult Louisville Peace Web on
Blackboard above where the videos
for this class are located). If a student in this class does not
live in or close to the
Louisville area, and a peace and justice organization of interest
is in their area, it is best
that that organization be the student’s focus.
• The peace study group or organization with which one will
work must be documented in
an appendix to the paper, as well as in the references page(s).
• Students must be given written email approval for the paper
topic by the instructor at
least one calendar month prior to the due date.

2. • The student will provide a purpose for the topic, a tentative
title, and, two sources with
one being a peer review journal source in order for approval to
be granted.
NOTE: Since the capstone course (PEAC 550) requires a longer
paper and hours of work
with a peace and justice organization, this assignment in PEAC
325 is designed to make
the transition to the capstone class considerably easier. As such
this paper should not
only focus on an instructor approved topic of genuine interest to
the student, but also
requires the documentation of the initial stage of identification,
(in-person) contact and
acceptance for later work with a peace and justice organization
in the Louisville area (or
the area nearest where the student is located if the student does
not reside in the
Louisville area). Additionally, the peace and justice
organization name, mission and
goal(s) must be integrated into the paper in an appropriate
place.
NUR204: Week 9 Assignment Page 1
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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

3. 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:
before attempting this
assignment.
-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

4. 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.
-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.
NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy.
Grading:
Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement

5. (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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6. 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.

7. - 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.

8. 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