Purpose
Nurse practitioners actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into
practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline.
Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to
guide and support evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to
identify a theory or theoretical model which can be used as a framework for a future
evidence-based project during your nurse practitioner education.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
 Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and
implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO
#2)
 Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the
components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced
nursing practice. (CO#4)

Due Date:  Sun., 11:59 pm MT Sunday
 Submit your PowerPoint file to the Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end
of Week 7.
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments
submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points
possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be
accepted, with a penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which
point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not
considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
Total Points Possible: 200
Requirements:
In Week 7, students will create a PowerPoint slide show with notes pages to evaluate
the use of a theory for an EBP issue or concern. In Week 8, students will create a
recording of the presentation for the Peer Discussion thread.
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected nurse practitioner
specialty.

Select a theory or theoretical model which is relevant to your nurse practitioner specialty
and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue
or concern that you identified.
1. In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
A. Introduction to the presentation
B. Identify and describe a theory or theoretical model, and explain its
relevance to your nurse practitioner specialty.
C. Describe an issue or concern that is related to your nurse practitioner
specialty, and explain its impact on healthcare outcomes
D. Explain how the theory or theoretical model can be used as a
framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or
concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through
the application of this theory or theoretical model.
E. Conclusion to the presentation
F. References
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
1. Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation. Submit as a
.ppt or .pptx file.
2. Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 6-8 total slides (excluding title
and reference slides).
3. Speaker notes should be used and include in-text citations when applicable. Use
the Notes Page view feature in PowerPoint to include speaker notes in the file.
4. A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
5. Submission: Submit your PowerPoint file to the Week 7 Dropbox.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
1. Review directions thoroughly.
2. Follow submission requirements.
3. Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are followed and
consistent with formal, scientific writing.
5. Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
6. Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and
referenced correctly.
7. A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used. A minimum of
3 scholarly references are used. References should be published within the past
5 years. A primary source (original theory or writings from theorists) may be
used, and primary sources may be older than 5 years. Textbooks are not
considered scholarly resources.

8. Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category  Point

s  %  Description

Introduction
(1 slide)

20  10%

The introduction includes general information on what will be presented.
Identify sections of the PowerPoint presentation.

Identification
of Theory or
Model (2
slides)

40  20%

Identification and overview of one theory or model. Explanation of its
relevance to the selected area of advanced practice nursing.
Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and slides include citations from
scholarly nursing literature which supports the assertions made.

Issue or
Concern in
selected area of
Advanced
Practice
Nursing
(1 slide)

40  20%

Describe one specific issue or concern within the selected area of
advanced practice nursing. Explanation of the impact of this issue or
concern on health outcomes. Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and/or
slides include citations from scholarly nursing literature which validate
the importance of the issue or concern.

Theory as
Framework for
Evidence-
based
Practice
(2 slides)

40  20%

Explain how the theory or model can serve as a framework to support
evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern. Discuss the
unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this
theory or model. Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and/or slides
include citations from scholarly nursing literature which support the
assertions which you present.

Conclusion
(1 slide)

20  10%

Summarize key information presented in PowerPoint
presentation. Provide speaker notes.

160  80

%  Total CONTENT Points= 160 pts

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category  Point

s  %  Description

APA Format  10  5%

Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and
referenced correctly. In-text and parenthetical citations must be used and
may be provided on the slide or within the speaker notes. Slides, speaker
notes and references are consistent with APA’s current edition format. A
minimum of three (3) scholarly references are used.

Presentation of
Slides  10  5%

PowerPoint presentation includes title slide, 7 content slides, reference
slide(s). The presentation of slides is professional in appearance and tone.
Balance among space, words, graphics, and color is effective.

Scholarly
Sources 10  5%

Includes all the following elements. A minimum of three scholarly
literature references are used: – References are from scholarly sources. –
References should have been published within the past 5 years. – A primary
source (original theory or writings from theorist) may be used, and
primary sources may be older than 5 years. – Textbooks may be used but
do not count toward scholarly resources

Writing
Mechanics  10  5%

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are followed
and consistent with formal written work as found in the APA current
edition.

40  20

%  Total FORMAT Points= 40 pts

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=200 points
Rubric

NR501NP_WK7_Presentation_NOV20

NR501NP_WK7_Presentation_NOV20

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeIntroduction
20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of
information is
concise and includes
the following
elements: •
Identification of
sections of the
presentation •
Speaker notes used
to add depth to
introduction

18 pts
V. Good
Presentation of
information is
adequate and
includes the
following elements:
• Identification of
sections of the
presentation •
Speaker notes used
to add depth to
introduction

17 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of
information
includes ONE of the
following elements:
• Identification of
sections of the
presentation •
Speaker notes used
to add depth to
introduction

10 pts
Needs Improvement
Presentation of
information is unclear
or disorganized and
includes one of or both
the following
elements: •
Identification of
sections of the
presentation • Speaker
notes used to add
depth to introduction
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No
introduction
slide

20 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeIdentification
of Theory or Model

40 pts
Excellent
Presentation of
information is
comprehensive and
concise and includes
all of the following
elements: • Identifies
one theory or
theoretical model •
Explains the
relevance of the
theory or theoretical
model to the selected
area of advanced
practice nursing •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker
notes and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which support the
assertions made.

36 pts
V. Good
Presentation of
information is
superficial in
places and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Identifies one
theory or
theoretical model
• Explains the
relevance of the
theory or
theoretical model
to the selected
area of advanced
practice nursing •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker
notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
33 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of
information is
minimally
demonstrated and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Identifies one
theory or
theoretical model •
Explains the
relevance of the
theory or
theoretical model
to the selected area
of advanced
practice nursing •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker
notes and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which support the
20 pts
Needs
Improvement
Presentation of
information in one
of the following
elements fail to
meet expectations or
is missing the
following: •
Identifies one theory
or theoretical model
• Explains the
relevance of the
theory or theoretical
model to the
selected area of
advanced practice
nursing • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes
and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which support the
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of
information in two or
more following
elements fail to meet
expectations or are
missing the
following: •
Identifies one theory
or theoretical model •
Explains the
relevance of the
theory or theoretical
model to the selected
area of advanced
practice nursing •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker notes
and/or slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
support the
assertions made.

40 pts

support the
assertions made.

assertions made. assertions made.

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeIssue or
Concern is selected
area of Advanced
Practice Nursing

40 pts
Excellent
Presentation of
information is
comprehensive and
concise and includes
all of the following
elements: •
Describes one
specific issue or
concern within the
selected area of
advanced practice
nursing. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
validate the
importance of the
issue or concern.

36 pts
V. Good
Presentation of
information is
superficial in
places and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Describes one
specific issue or
concern within
the selected area
of advanced
practice nursing. •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker
notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
validate the
importance of the
issue or concern.
33 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of
information is
minimally
demonstrated and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Describes one
specific issue or
concern within the
selected area of
advanced practice
nursing. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes
and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which validate the
importance of the
issue or concern.

20 pts
Needs
Improvement
Presentation of
information in one
of the required
elements fail to
meet expectations or
is missing the
following: •
Describes one
specific issue or
concern within the
selected area of
advanced practice
nursing. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes
and/or slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
validate the
importance of the
issue or concern.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of
information in two or
more required
elements fail to meet
expectations or are
missing the
following: •
Describes one
specific issue or
concern within the
selected area of
advanced practice
nursing. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
validate the
importance of the
issue or concern.

40 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeTheory as
Framework for
Evidence-based
Practice

40 pts
Excellent
Presentation of
information is
comprehensive and
concise and includes
all of the following
elements: • Explains
how does the theory or
theoretical model
can serve as a
framework to
support evidence-
based practice to
address the issue or
concern. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
support the
assertions which are
presented.

36 pts
V. Good
Presentation of
information is
superficial in
places and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Explains how the
theory or
theoretical model
can serve as a
framework to
support evidence-
based practice to
address the issue
or concern. •
Provides speaker
notes • Speaker
notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
support the
assertions which
are presented.

33 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of
information is
minimally
demonstrated and
includes all of the
following
elements: •
Explains how the
theory or
theoretical model
can serve as a
framework to
support evidence-
based practice to
address the issue or
concern. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes
and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which support the
assertions which
are presented

20 pts
Needs
Improvement
Presentation of
information in one
of the following
elements fails to
meet expectations
or is missing the
following: •
Explains how the
theory or theoretical
the model can serve as
a framework to
support evidence-
based practice to
address the issue or
concern. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes
and/or slides
include citations
from scholarly
nursing literature
which support the
assertions which are
presented.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Presentation of
information in two or
more of the
following elements
fail to meet
expectations or are
missing the
following: • Explains
how does the theory or
theoretical model can
serve as a framework
to support evidence-
based practice to
address the issue or
concern. • Provides
speaker notes •
Speaker notes and/or
slides include
citations from
scholarly nursing
literature which
support the
assertions which are
presented.

40 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeConclusion

20 pts
Excellent
Presentation of
information is
comprehensive and
concise and includes
all of the following
element: • Summarizes
18 pts
V. Good
Presentation of
information is
adequate and
includes the
following element:
• Summarizes key
17 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation of
information is
minimally
demonstrated and
includes all of the
following element: •
10 pts
Needs
Improvement
Presentation of
information in the
the following element is
missing: •
Summarizes key

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Conclusion is
not provided

20 pts

key information
presented in
PowerPoint
presentation • Provides
speaker notes

information
presented in
PowerPoint
presentation
Provides speaker
notes

Summarizes key
information
presented in
PowerPoint
presentation •
Provides speaker
notes

information
presented in
PowerPoint
presentation
Provides speaker
notes

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeAPA Format
10 pts
Excellent
APA guidelines, as
per the current
edition of the
manual, are
demonstrated for
the following: • In-
text citations are
used and provided
on the slide or
within the speaker
notes. • Slides,
speaker notes, and
references are
consistent with
APA current
edition format.
One deduction for
each type of APA
format error. 0 to 1
APA error is
present

9 pts
V. Good
APA guidelines, as
per the current
edition of the
manual, are
demonstrated for
the following: • In-
text citations are
used and provided
on the slide or
within the speaker
notes. • Slides,
speaker notes, and
references are
consistent with
APA current
edition format. One
deduction for each
type of APA
format error. 2–3
APA errors are
present

8 pts
Satisfactory
APA guidelines, as
per the current
edition of the
manual, are
demonstrated for
the following: • In-
text citations are
used and provided
on the slide or
within the speaker
notes. • Slides,
speaker notes, and
references are
consistent with
APA current
edition format. One
deduction for each
type of APA
format error. 4–5
APA errors are
present

5 pts
Needs
Improvement
APA guidelines, as
per the current
edition of the
manual, are
demonstrated for the
following: • In-text
citations are used
and provided on the
slide or within the
speaker notes. •
Slides, speaker
notes, and
references are
consistent with APA
current edition
format. One
deduction for each
type of APA format
error. 6–7 APA
errors are present
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
APA guidelines, as
per the current
edition of the
manual, are
demonstrated for the
following: • In-text
citations are used and
provided on the slide
or within the speaker
notes. • Slides,
speaker notes, and
references are
consistent with APA
current edition
format. One
deduction for each
type of APA format
error. 8 or greater
APA errors are
present

10 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomePresentation
of Slides

10 pts
Excellent
PowerPoint
presentation
addresses all of the
following elements:
9 pts
V. Good
PowerPoint
presentation does
not address one of
the following

8 pts
Satisfactory
PowerPoint
presentation does
not address two of
the following

5 pts
Needs Improvement
PowerPoint does not
address three or more
of the following
elements: • Title slide
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
PowerPoint is
unprofessional
and does not
include any

10 pts

• Title slide •
Reference slide(s) •
Slides are
professional in
appearance and
tone. • Slides are
balanced spatially,
including words
and graphics. •
Color is effective. •
Presentation is 6-8
total slides

elements: • Title
slide • Reference
slide(s) • Slides are
professional in
appearance and
tone. • Slides are
balanced spatially,
including words and
graphics. • Color is
effective. •
Presentation is 6-8
total slides

elements: • Title
slide • Reference
slide(s) • Slides are
professional in
appearance and
tone. • Slides are
balanced spatially,
including words and
graphics. • Color is
effective. •
Presentation is 6-8
total slides

• Reference slide(s) •
Slides are
professional in
appearance and tone. •
Slides are balanced
spatially, including
words and graphics. •
Color is effective. •
Presentation is 6-8
total slides

elements.

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeScholarly
Sources

10 pts
Excellent
Includes all the
following elements.
A minimum of
three scholarly
literature references
are used: –
References are from
scholarly sources. –
References should
be published within
the past 5 years. – A
primary source
(original theory or
writings from
theorist) may be
used, and primary
sources may be
older than 5 years. –
Textbooks may be
used but do not
count towards
scholarly resources
9 pts
V. Good
One source does not
meet one of the
following elements.
A minimum of
three scholarly
literature references
are used: –
References are from
scholarly sources. –
References should
be published within
the past 5 years. – A
primary source
(original theory or
writings from
theorist) may be
used, and primary
sources may be
older than 5 years. –
Textbooks may be
used but do not
count towards
scholarly resources.
8 pts
Satisfactory
Two sources do not
meet one of the
following elements,
or one source does
not meet multiple
elements. A
minimum of three
scholarly literature
references are used: –
References are from
scholarly sources. –
References should be
published within the
past 5 years. – A
primary source
(original theory or
writings from
theorist) may be
used, and primary
sources may be older
than 5 years. –
Textbooks may be
used but do not count
towards scholarly
resources.

5 pts
Needs Improvement
Two or more sources
do not meet multiple
elements: –
References are from
scholarly sources. –
References should be
published within the
past 5 years. – A
primary source
(original theory or
writings from theorists)
may be used, and
primary sources may
be older than 5 years.
– Textbooks may be
used but do not count
towards scholarly
resources.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No scholarly
sources
included

10 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeWriting
Mechanics 10 pts
Excellent
1–2 errors or
exceptions to the
rules of grammar,
spelling, word
usage,
punctuation, and
other aspects of
formal written
work as found in
the current edition
of the APA
manual

9 pts
V. Good
3–4 errors or
exceptions to the
rules of grammar,
spelling, word
usage,
punctuation, and
other aspects of
formal written
work as found in
the current edition
of the APA
manual

8 pts
Satisfactory
5–6 errors
exceptions to the
rules of grammar,
spelling, word
usage, punctuation,
and other aspects
of formal written
work as found in
the current edition
of the APA manual
5 pts
Needs
Improvement
7–8 errors or
exceptions to the
rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage,
punctuation, and
other aspects of
formal written work
as found in the
the current edition of the
APA Manual

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
9 or greater errors
exceptions to the
rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage,
punctuation, and
other aspects of
formal written work
as found in the
the current edition of the
APA Manual

10 pts

This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeLate penalty
deductions
Students are expected
to submit assignments
by the time they are
due. Assignments
submitted after the
due date and time will
receive a deduction of
10% of the total
points possible for
that assignment for
each day the
the assignment is late.
Assignments will be
accepted, with a penalty
as described, up to a
maximum of three
days late, after which
0 pts
Manual Deductions

0 pts
Manual Deductions

0 pts

point a zero will be
recorded for the
assignment. Quizzes
and discussions are
not considered
assignments and are
not part of the late
assignment policy.

Total Points: 200

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