DNPU 706 ASSIGNMENT Week 2: Principles of Systems Thinking To an Evidence-Based Practice Project
WEEK 2
Course Learning Objective/s: 1
American Association of Colleges of Nursing: DNP Essentials I
Purpose: To assess the ability to apply principles of systems thinking to an evidence-based practice project.
Initial post due by Wednesday Midnight First responses due by Friday Midnight Complete conversation by Sunday Midnight
(***minimum of 5 posts of substantial, scholarly content)
Read the assignment in its entirety prior to initiating the activity.
Step One: Create an illustration, diagram, or map which will be part of your initial post. It should depict inputs, throughputs, outputs, feedback loops, and sustainability mechanisms within the system. It should identify stakeholders and assessment points. The attachment should incorporate principles of systems organization described in the textbook and readings in Weeks 1and 2 this course. **Convert this diagram into PDF and attach to the initial post.**
Step Two: Provide an overview of the implementation plan for his/her project and how the project fits into the healthcare system. Describe your diagram and the process you follow.
The initial post should be 300 to 400 words long (plus your diagram in PDF format). The written portion of your post should in professional style described in the APA manual (6th ed.).
*You will also need to include an APA reference list at the bottom of your post to the extent possible in Blackboard DB format (i.e. no indenting or double spacing).*
*Hint: Many students find it easiest to write their post in a Word Program, completing a spell and grammar check BEFORE cut-and-pasting it into their DB.*
Step three: Please respond to at least two other students by Friday and continue dialogue though Sunday for a minimum of 5 posts.
