Guideline for formal paper
Guidelines for Analysis of a QSEN Problem in Nursing Paper (Worth 100 points)

Complete a paper reflecting an analysis of a nursing related issue that fits within the QSEN topic to which you have been assigned. Use the nursing process as the format to complete the paper. The following questions can guide your assessment of the unit problem:

Assessment/Analysis
Complete a thorough analysis and assessment of a problem in nursing. If the problem was observed during a clinical rotation a few questions to address in the paper might be: 1) Specifically what was the situation? Give a detailed description. 2) Who were involved in the situation? 3) What do you believe was the underlying cause of the situation? 4) Was the behavior adaptive or maladaptive? And what did you observe to validate this judgment? If the problem was observed the use of first person when describing the problem is appropriate. If the problem was not observed document a thorough analysis and assessment. Give as many details as possible so the reader is fully informed of the problem the issues involved with the problem and the implications to the profession of nursing.

Planning/Literature Review
Conduct a review of the literature that addresses the problem/issue. The paper needs to include no less than 5 current (within the past five years) scholarly (peer reviewed) sources. In the planning/literature review section of the paper summarize the problem from the point of view from each source and include any suggestions for improvement identified by each source.

Intervention
In this section of the paper identify your suggestions for improving the problem/issue. Be very specific in developing your interventions making sure to thoroughly respond to the: who what when and where of each intervention. Include rationale for each intervention. Devote one paragraph to each intervention.

Evaluation
Summarize the paper in the evaluation section. How do you plan on determining problem/issue resolution? If you plan on using a data collection form or other tool include it in the evaluation section of the paper.

Guidelines: The due date for the paper is listed on the course calendar. It must be computer generated 5-8 pages double-spaced and in APA. Submit 1 copy of the paper electronically in the D2L drop box for this course. A complete grading rubric will be distributed electronically. However the elements that will be evaluated are: statement of the problem duration or frequency of the problem literature support for the problem suggestions for problem resolution original and literature based. Other elements that will be graded are: organization of the paper neatness spelling punctuation grammar clarity smooth flow of thought adherence to APA format and quality of references.

Analysis of a QSEN Nursing Problem Poster Presentation (Worth 50 points)

Present a poster reflecting an analysis of a problem in nursing. The poster must include the problem/issue identified literature support and potential solutions. Be prepared to discuss the content of the poster.