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, focus

 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 the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.  Assess a current semi-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 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.  Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below: o Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peerreviewed 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.  Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy. Grading: Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement (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. NUR204: Week 9 Assignment Page 2 ` 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. - 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. 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.