The purpose of this assignment is to articulate a compelling practice problem. The development of a focused and accurate problem statement is foundational to drive actions and decisions to improve healthcare outcomes. Formulation of a clear and accurate practice problem statement with substantiation from primary peer-reviewed journals supports professional formation of the DNP scholar.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

1. Investigate practice problems relevant to advanced nursing practice. (POs 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 9)

2. Appraise practice problems at the micro, meso, and macrosystems levels. (POs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)

3. Examine the role of stakeholders in change and translation science. (POs 1, 4, 6)

5. Compare and contrast differences and similarities in change models, conceptual frameworks, and translation models. (PO 3, 5, 6, 9)

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts required in the e-Portfolio (Links to an external site.).

1. The assignment should be no more than four pages (excluding Title and References pages).
2. The assignment will include the following components.
   1. Title Page
   2. Introduction
      1. Purpose Statement
      2. Practice Problem Identification
      3. Role of the DNP Practice Scholar in Influencing Practice Problems
   3. Implications of the Practice Problem at the National Level (Substance use disorder)
      1. Significance
      2. Relevance
      3. Economic Ramifications
   4. Impact of the Practice Problem at the National Level on Key Stakeholders (substance use disorder)
      1. Patients
      2. Families
      3. Nurses
      4. Interprofessional Team Members
      5. Healthcare Organizations
   5. Implications of the Practice Problem at the Local Level (substance use disorder)
      1. Significance
      2. Relevance
      3. Economic Ramifications
   6. Impact of the Practice Problem at the Local Level on Key Stakeholders (substance use disorder)
      1. Patients
      2. Families
      3. Nurses
      4. Interprofessional Team Members
      5. Healthcare Organizations
   7. Conclusion
      1. Summation of the Impact of the Practice Problem at the National Level
      2. Summation of the Impact of the Practice Problem at the Local Level
      3. Summation of the Role of the DNP Practice Scholar on Influencing a Practice Problem
   8. APA Style and Organization
      1. APA Standards for Scholarly Papers
   9. Grammar and Mechanics
      1. Paper is four pages (excluding Title and References pages)
      2. Five minimum scholarly, primary sources
      3. Level I Headings are included
3. Selects and reviews a minimum of five primary peer-reviewed journals to substantiate the Problem Statement.