Appendix A Stages of the DNP Scholarly Project Stages of the DNP Scholarly Project Student Advisor Committee Members Overall responsibility for thoughtful consideration of the factors that influence the scholarly nature of the DNP Scholarly Project; respond to feedback as appropriate. the design, development, implementation, and dissemination of the DNP Scholarly Project in consultation with the DNP Scholarly Project Advisor and Committee. Share responsibility for thoughtful consideration of the factors that influence the scholarly nature of the DNP Scholarly Project Work with the student(s) throughout proposal development, project completion, and DNP Scholarly Project Dissemination Share responsibility for thoughtful consideration of the factors that influence the scholarly nature of the DNP Scholarly Project Respond to questions raised by the DNP Scholarly Project Chair regarding any changes in the approved method presented in the proposal as the study proceeds. Proposal a date and time for a committee meeting at which the proposal will be discussed among student(s) and committee members. appropriately with the Project Chair and committee members, such as the time-line all forms that need to be signed to the proposal meeting. The Graduate Programs in Nursing Administrative Assistant usually prepares these at the time the student schedules the proposal meeting (See Appendix H). After the proposal, Critically review the proposal. Attend proposal committee meeting(s). Decide to approve the proposal as is, approve the proposal with the understanding that students will work with the DNP Scholarly Project Chair to address written comments and concerns of committee members, or do not approve the proposal.
of the project or other elements of the project. the Graduate Programs in Nursing Administrative Assistant of the date and time of the proposal meeting so that room scheduling and form generation is accomplished in a timely fashion. Information that needs to be provided is: date, time, committee chair and members, title of proposal, and technology needs (See Appendix G) a copy of the proposal to all committee members. The student negotiates in what form (hard copy or electronic) the committee prefers to receive the proposal and provides the proposal in that form. Two weeks prior to the meeting is deliver signed proposal forms to the Graduate Programs in Nursing Administrative Assistant, who then forwards copies to the Graduate Office, the student(s), and the student's file(s). Review and approve Human Subjects Forms (if return to student for to WSU human subjects and clinical agencies, as needed (See “Human Subjects below.). If the proposal is not approved, the student and DNP Scholarly Project Chair will need to make significant changes and convene another committee meeting. Following approval, all committee members must sign the form “DNP Scholarly Project Proposal – Committee Approval” (See Appendix H). Approval on
completed, (b) posting of the date, time, and one paragraph abstract is completed, and (c) relevant paperwork is generated in a timely fashion (See Appendix J). Student must notify the Graduate Programs in Nursing Administrative Assistant if an ITV room is needed or if other distance technology will be used. a copy of the completed Project, with a written memo verifying the time, date, and place of the meeting, to committee members. Two weeks prior to the meeting is the customary timeline for submission of the proposal to committee members unless special arrangements have been made. a (15 minutes) formal overview of the schedules the final oral examination (See Appendix L). the meeting, deliver signed forms to the Graduate Programs in Nursing Administrative Assistant, who then forwards copies to the Graduate Office and the student’s file(s). Give students a copy of the signed forms when all changes have been completed to the DNP Scholarly Project and the final product is ready for binding/printing and disciplinary dissemination in whatever form is chosen between the student and the DNP Scholarly Project Chair. successfully meet the Scholarly Project degree requirement. If the DNP Scholarly Project is found to be unsatisfactory, written recommendations are given to the student(s) and the presentation is rescheduled within a stipulated time span.
What the Grades Mean and Suggestions for Practice The USPSTF updated its definitions of the grades it assigns to recommendations and now includes "suggestions for practice" associated with each grade. The USPSTF has also defined levels of certainty regarding net benefit (AHRQ, 2010-2011). Table S.1 USPSTF Recommendations Grade Definition Suggestions for Practice A The USPSTF recommends the service. There is high certainty that the net benefit is substantial. Offer or provide this service. B The USPSTF recommends the service. is high certainty that the net benefit is moderate or there is moderate certainty that the net benefit is moderate to substantial. or provide this service. C The USPSTF recommends against routinely providing the service. There may be considerations that support providing the service in an individual patient. There is at least moderate certainty that the net benefit is small. Offer or provide this service only if other considerations support the offering or providing the service in an individual patient. D The USPSTF recommends against the service. is moderate or high certainty that the service has no net benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits. Discourage the use of this service. I Statement The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the service. Evidence is lacking, of poor quality, or conflicting, and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined. Read the clinical considerations section of USPSTF Recommendation Statement. If the service is offered, patients should understand the uncertainty about the balance of benefits and harms Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) (n.d.) . The Oncology Nursing Society has developed a site entitled “Putting Evidence Into Practice”. Users will note that the ONS gives helpful definitions in support or not in support of effectiveness or harmfulness of the identified intervention as follows: Recommended for Practice: Likely to be Effective Benefits Balanced with Harm Effectiveness Not Established Effectiveness Unlikely Not Recommended for Practice Ackley, Swan, Ladwig, and Tucker (2008) proposed the following method: Effective: Research validates the effectiveness of the nursing activity or intervention, preferably with Level 1 or with Level 2 evidence.