1. Area of Interest Power Point Presentation
Purpose The process for affecting positive change to improve practice outcomes can start
with either the identification of an area of interest or the identification of a potential or
existing practice problem. Selecting an area of interest helps to define a direction for further
inquiry. The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify and discuss an area of
interest specific to advanced practice nursing. Students will identify a common practice
problem related to the selected area of interest and provide a recommendation to affect
positive change. Students will build on this project in later courses. Note: The purpose of the
MSN project is to translate evidence currently found in the literature into practice within
the chosen specialty track. Due to the research complexity, time involvement, and
implications regarding human subjects, drug studies are not acceptable areas of interest for
an MSN project. Requirements: Criteria for Content For this presentation, select an area of
nurse practitioner (NP) practice that is of interest to you and in which you would like to see
a practice change occur. Conduct a review of literature to see what is currently known about
the topic and to find research support for the practice change you are recommending. You
may use a topic from the list at the link below or may investigate a topic of your choice as
long as it pertains to NP practice. If you are unsure of your topic, please reach out to your
instructor. Be sure to provide speaker’s notes for all slides except the title and reference
slides. Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Examine roles
and competencies of advanced practice nurses essential to performing as leaders and
advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (CO1) Analyze essential skills needed to lead
within the context of complex systems. (CO3) Explore the process of scholarship
engagement to improve health and healthcare outcomes in various settings. (CO4) List of
Possible Topics Note: The purpose of the MSN project proposal is to translate evidence
currently found in the literature into practice within the chosen specialty track. Due to the
research complexity, time involvement, and implications regarding human subjects, drug
studies are not acceptable areas of interest for a MSN project.FNP· Best evidence available
about a topic (i.e. frequency of mammography)· Screening recommendations (i.e. PSA for
prostate cancer)· Information about a healthcare-related phenomenon (i.e. when to talk to a
person about ending treatment for a terminal illness, non-compliance of diet for individuals
with congestive heart failure)· Vaccinations for adults and/or children· Early assessment for
health-related concerns (i.e. depression in teenagers; suicide prevention for the elderly)·
Life style changes (i.e. smoking cessation, increasing activity in teenagers)· Relationship
between events or health concerns (i.e. relationship between dementia and caffeine
2. consumption.· Selection on an intervention (i.e. use of small group theory to lessen anxiety)·
Symptom management (i.e. pain, vomiting)Create an 8-12 slide PowerPoint Presentation
that includes the following: Introduction: slide should identify concepts to be addressed and
sections of the presentation. Include speaker’s notes that explain, in more detail, what will
be covered. Evidence-based projects: slide should explain the general importance of
master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to nursing practice
and profession. Provide speaker’s notes with additional detail and support from at least one
outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). Conceptual Model: slide should
provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to develop an evidence-
based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or Advancing Research and
Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or you may select another
model you find in the literature. In the speaker’s notes, explain how the model would be
applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide support from at least one
outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). Area of Interest: identify an
area of interest related to NP practice in which a practice change may be needed. Slide
should identify the area of interest and what is currently known on the topic. Speaker’s
notes more fully explain what is currently known and should provide rationale for why the
area of interest is important to NP practice. Provide support from at least one outside
scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). Issue/concern and recommendation
for change: slide should identify a specific concern related to your general area of interest
and your recommendation for a practice change. Speaker’s notes should more fully explain
the recommended change and rationale for the change. Recommendation should be
supported by at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course
lesson). Factors Influencing Change: slide should identify at least 2 internal and external
factors that could impact your ability to implement your recommended change. Speaker’s
notes should more fully explain how the factors you’ve identified would support or impede
the implementation of your recommendations. Factors may be based on personal
experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from
the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas. NONPF Competencies: slide
identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that are relevant to an evidence-based project
related to your area of interest. Speaker’s notes should explain how the competencies relate
to your area of interest. Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the
textbook or course lesson). Conclusion: slide provides summary points of presentation.
Speaker’s notes provide final comments on the topic. Preparing the
presentation Submission Requirements Application: Use Microsoft Power Point™ to create
the PowerPoint presentation. Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 8-12 total
slides (excluding title and reference slides). Speaker notes are used and include in-text
citations when applicable. A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature references must be
used. Submission: Submit your file: Last name_First initial_Wk6Assessment_Area of
Interest. Best Practices in Preparing the Project The following are best practices in
preparing this project: Review directions thoroughly. Follow submission
requirements. Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included. Rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific
3. writing. Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located resource. Ideas and
information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced
correctly. Abide by CCN academic integrity
policy. ASSIGNMENT CONTENT Introduction Slide should identify concepts to be
addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speaker’s notes that explain, in more
detail, what will be covered. Evidence-based projects Slide should explain the general
importance of master’s-prepared nurses engaging in evidence-based projects related to
nursing practice and profession. Provide speaker’s notes with additional detail and support
from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). Conceptual
Model Slide should provide an illustration of a conceptual model that could be used to
develop an evidence-based project. Possible models include The John’s Hopkins or
Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Models or
you may select another model you find in the literature. In the speaker’s notes, explain how
the model would be applied to the development of an evidence-based project. Provide
support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course
lesson). Area of Interest Identify an area of interest related to NP practice in which a
practice change may be needed. Slide should identify the area of interest and what is
currently known on the topic. Speaker’s notes more fully explain what is currently known
and should provide rationale for why the area of interest is important to NP practice.
Provide support from at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course
lesson). Issue/concern and recommendation for change Slide should identify a specific
concern related to your general area of interest and your recommendation for a practice
change. Speaker’s notes should more fully explain the recommended change and rationale
for the change. Recommendation should be supported by at least one outside scholarly
source (not the textbook or course lesson). Factors Influencing Change Slide should
identify at least 2 internal and external factors that could impact your ability to implement
your recommended change. Speaker’s notes should more fully explain how the factors
you’ve identified would support or impede the implementation of your recommendations.
Factors may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research.
If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support
your ideas. NONPF Competencies Slide identifies at least two NONPF Competencies that
are relevant to an evidence-based project related to your area of interest. Speaker’s notes
should explain how the competencies relate to your area of interest. Provide support from
at least one outside scholarly source (not the textbook or course lesson). Conclusion Slide
provides summary points of presentation. Speaker’s notes provide final comments on the
topic. ASSIGNMENT FORMAT APA Formatting 1) References on reference slide must be
in APA format. May use bullets instead of hanging indents.2) In-text citations on slides and
in speaker’s notes must be in APA format. Writing Mechanics Writing mechanics follow
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. Presentation length meets
assignment guidelines. Slide Formatting 1) Presentation has title slide 2) Presentation has
reference slide(s) 3) Slides are professional in appearance and tone; 4) Slides are balanced
spatially, including words and graphics.
