Reference no: EM133811664
Homework: Introduction to the Education Practicum Quality Improvement Project
Overview
My PICOT that I was approved for is: Will novice nurses(P) who undergo patient-centered fall training(I) compared to traditional fall prevention training(C) demonstrate improvement in confidence/competency in care of at risk patients(O) following training in 4 weeks(T)?
This homework is structured to support students in identifying and describing an educational problem or issue in a nurse educator setting, as the first step in developing an Education Practicum Quality Improvement Project. Elements of your introduction are to include:
1. Description of the problem/issue with evidence-based research to support it,
2. Discussion of the impact to your learner and practicum site/organization,
3. A PICOT question to support the quality improvement project,
4. A theoretical framework appropriate to the identified educational intervention, proposed educational intervention and,
5. A summary.
Instructions
You begin your Education Practicum Quality Improvement Project in this homework, by identifying and describing an educational problem or issue.
I. The following information should be included in this part of your paper.
A. Description of the problem or issue
a. Evidence related to the problem or issue, including statistics if appropriate
b. Real or potential impact of the issue
B. Discuss the impact the identified problem or issue may have on your learner and practicum site/organization
C. Your PICOT question
D. Choose a theoretical framework to support your project - you can choose from a nursing theory, learning theory, or non-nursing theory.
a. You can choose from a nursing theory, learning theory, or non-nursing theory.
b. Briefly describe how this theory supports your project.
E. A description of your proposed educational intervention. What evidence-based teaching strategy will you use to address your problem or issue?
F. Summarize the introduction, including the purpose of the education practicum quality improvement project and what your paper will include.
II. The paper should be two to three pages long, plus a reference page. This is an estimate to guide you and not a strict requirement. Each identified section should be a minimum of one complete paragraph (minimum of three sentences).