The issue of obesity and diabetes in people aged 30-50 years has almost reached epidemic proportions. As a future NP, I would like to implement an EBP to examine how simple lifestyle modifications such as increased activity and adjustment of caloric intake would impact obesity and diabetes in the thirty to fifty age group. Obesity and diabetes are consistent with family nurse practitioner as these nurses are responsible for managing the conditions through screening and implementation of interventionary measures. Family nurse practitioners are known for promoting healthy food choices and physical activities to people with the above conditions.
The selection of lifestyle modifications vis-à-vis the management of obesity and diabetes is particularly important to family nurse practitioners. Amongst the multifarious roles of FMNPs, the diagnosis and management of diabetes and obesity is the most critical. Thus, examining the usage of lifestyle modification in the management of the two conditions is fundamental to the specialty as it will give the FNPs more ammunitions in the management of the two conditions (Richardson, Derouin, Vorderstrasse, Hipkens, & Thompson, 2014). Also, as a primary care specialty, FNPs are required to use patient-centered, team-based approach in caring for patients with diabetes. Examining the usage of lifestyle modification aligns with the objective stated (Buckley & Bennett-Murray, 2018).
Examining an area of interest occur through various methodologies. One of the most important methods used in such examination entails the use of the PICOT methodology. The PICOT wil entail the target population, the issue at hand and the proposed solutions. Thus, for this matter, the following PICOT questions will be used:
PICOT: In diabetic and obese patients between the age of 30-50, will the adoption of lifestyle modification such as increased activity and reduced caloric intake lead to decreased hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and BMI?
The assignment must be completed by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 5. This assignment is worth 15% of your overall grade. See the details for this assignment below and in the Course Resources.
Purpose of Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation
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 of further inquiry. Areas of interests can be categorized as concepts or topics. A concept is generally a broader interpretation; whereas a topic is a more specific or narrow focus of an area of interest. The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify and discuss an area of interest specific to their selected specialty track.
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CO 1: Examine roles and competencies of master’s-prepared nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (PO 1-5)
CO 3: Analyze essential skills needed to lead within the context of complex systems (PO 3, 4)
CO 4: Explore the process of scholarship engagement to improve health and healthcare outcomes in various settings. (PO 4, 5)
Total Points Possible
This assessment is worth 150 points.
Due Date
Submit your file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
Review literature or reflect on an experience that is related to common concepts and topics specific to your identified specialty track. Information on common topics for specific specialty tracks is located in Course Resources. Reflect on an area of passion that facilitated your specialty track selection.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to presentation
Explain the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession.
Discuss a model for developing an evidence-based project.
Include illustration of model
Identify specialty track and reasons for selecting this area of study.
Introduce area of interest
Discuss what is known about the concept or topic.
Provide common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature.
Provide a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest.
Identify internal factors that have the potential to influence the change.
Identify external factors that have the potential to influence the change.
Identify two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest addresses.
Conclusion to presentation
Provide references
Preparing the paper
Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 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 files.
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.
Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature references must be used.
Week 5: Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction (1 slide)
Introduction includes general information on what will be presented. Identify sections of the PowerPoint presentation.
6.0 pts
Presentation of information is concise and includes the following element. • Identification of sections of the presentation
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is missing the following. • Identification of sections of the presentation
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of Evidence-Based Projects (2 slides)
Explain the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession. Discuss a model for developing an evidence-based project. Include illustration of model. Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature that support your position.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements. • Explains the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession • Discusses a model for developing an evidence-based project • Includes illustration of model • Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
22.0 pts
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements. • Explains the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession • Discusses a model for developing an evidence-based project • Includes illustration of model • Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
19.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements. • Explains the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession • Discusses a model for developing an evidence-based project • Includes illustration of model • Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
14.0 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following. • Explains the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession • Discusses a model for developing an evidence-based project • Includes illustration of model • Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in two or more following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following. • Explains the importance of evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession • Discusses a model for developing an evidence-based project • Includes illustration of model • Speaker notes and/or slides include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
24.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpecialty Track (1 slide)
Identify specialty track. Provide rationale for selecting this area of study.
9.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements. • Identifies specialty track • Provides rationale for selecting this area of study • Includes speaker notes
7.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements. • Identifies specialty track • Provides rationale for selecting this area of study • Includes speaker notes
5.0 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following. • Identifies specialty track • Provides rationale for selecting this area of study • Includes speaker notes
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following. • Identifies specialty track • Provides rationale for selecting this area of study. • Includes speaker notes
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArea of Interest (2 slides)
Introduce the area of interest concept or topic. Discuss what is known about the concept or topic. Provide common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature. Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
27.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements. • Introduces the area of interest concept or topic • Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature related to area of interest • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements. • Introduces the area of interest concept or topic • Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature related to area of interest • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
22.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements. • Introduces the area of interest concept or topic • Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature related to area of interest • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
16.0 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following. • Introduces the area of interest concept or topic • Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature related to area of interest • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following. • Introduces the area of interest concept or topic • Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature related to area of interest • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
27.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendation for Change (3 slides)
Provide a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest. What is a potential solution to promote change in specialty area related to the selected concept or topic? Identify internal factors that have the potential to influence the change. Identify external factors that have the potential to influence the change. Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
30.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements. • Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest • Identifies internal factors that have the potential to influence the change • Identifies external factors that have the potential to influence the change • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
27.0 pts
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements. • Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest • Identifies internal factors that have the potential to influence the change • Identifies external factors that have the potential to influence the change • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements. • Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest • Identifies internal factors that have the potential to influence the change • Identifies external factors that have the potential to influence the change • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
18.0 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following. • Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest • Identifies internal factors that have the potential to influence the change • Identifies external factors that have the potential to influence the change • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following. • Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the area of interest • Identifies internal factors that have the potential to influence the change • Identifies external factors that have the potential to influence the change • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAACN Mater’s Essentials (2 slides)
Identify two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest addresses. Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
27.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements. • Identifies two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest address • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
24.0 pts
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements. • Identifies two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest address • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
22.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements. • Identifies two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest address • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
16.0 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following. • Identifies two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest address • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following. • Identifies two AACN Master’s Essentials that an evidence-based project or area of interest address • Speaker notes include in-text citations from scholarly nursing literature.
27.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion (1 slide)
Summarize key information presented in PowerPoint presentation.
9.0 pts
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes the following element. • Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint presentation
7.0 pts
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated in the following element. • Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint presentation
0.0 pts
Presentation of information in the following element is missing. • Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint presentation
9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be cited and referenced correctly. In-text 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 6th edition format. A minimum of four (4) scholarly references are used.
6.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th 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 6th edition format. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 0 to 1 APA error is present
5.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th 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 6th edition format. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 2–3 APA errors are present
4.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th 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 6th edition format. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 4–5 APA errors are present
3.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th 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 6th edition format. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 6–7 APA errors are present
0.0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th 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 6th edition format. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 8 or greater APA errors are present
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation of Slides
PowerPoint presentation includes title slide, 12 content slides, reference slide(s). Presentation of slides are professional in appearance and tone. Balance among space, words and graphics, and color is effective.
6.0 pts
PowerPoint presentation addresses all of the following elements. • Title slide • 10–12 content slides • Reference slide(s) • Slides are professional in appearance and tone. • Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics. • Color is effective.
5.0 pts
PowerPoint presentation does not address two of the following elements. • Title slide • 10–12 content slides • Reference slide(s) • Slides are professional in appearance and tone. • Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics. • Color is effective.
3.0 pts
PowerPoint presentation does not address three of the following elements. • Title slide • 10–12 content slides • Reference slide(s) • Slides are professional in appearance and tone. • Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics. • Color is effective.
0.0 pts
PowerPoint does not address four or more of the following elements. • Title slide • 10–12 content slides • Reference slide(s) • Slides are professional in appearance and tone. • Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics. • Color is effective.
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
6.0 pts
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 6th edition of the APA manual
5.0 pts
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 6th edition of the APA manual
4.0 pts
5–6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
3.0 pts
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 6th edition of the APA manual
0.0 pts
9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNumber of references
(Note: Students are to use at least four (4) scholarly references.)
0.0 pts
4 Point deduction.
0.0 pts
Does not use at least four (4) scholarly references.
