1.
Nurse practitioners actively engage in the process of translating
nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-
based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this
process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context
to guide and support the evidence-based practice. The purpose
of this assignment is to identify a theory or theoretical model
which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based
project during your nurse practitioner education.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the
ability to:
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following
Course Outcomes:
Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of
knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in
future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect
to the components, relationships among the components, and
application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)
In Week 7, students will create a PowerPoint slide show with
notes pages to evaluate the use of a theory for an EBP issue or
concern. In Week 8, students will create a recording of the
presentation for the Peer Discussion thread.

2.
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your
selected nurse practitioner specialty.
Select a theory or theoretical model which is relevant to your
nurse practitioner specialty and would offer a meaningful
context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or
concern which you identified.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to the presentation
Identify and describe a theory or theoretical model, and explain
its relevance to your nurse practitioner specialty.
Describe an issue or concern that is related to your nurse
practitioner specialty, and explain its impact on health care
outcomes
Explain how the theory or theoretical model can be used as a
framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue
or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective
offered through the application of this theory or theoretical
model.
Conclusion to the presentation
References

3.
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the
presentation. Submit as a .ppt or .pptx file.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be
6-8 total slides
(excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes should be used and include in-text citations when
applicable. Use the Notes Page view feature in PowerPoint to
include speaker notes in the file.
A minimum of
three (3)
scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission: Submit your PowerPoint file to the Week 7
Dropbox.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.

4.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in
Course Resources.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must
be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of
three (3)
scholarly literature sources must be used. A minimum of 3
scholarly references are used. References should be published
within the past 5 years. A primary source (original theory or
writings from theorist) may be used, and primary sources may
be older than 5 years. Textbooks are not considered scholarly
resources.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%

5.
Description
Introduction
(1 slide)
20
10%
Introduction includes general information on what will be
presented. Identify sections of the PowerPoint presentation.
Identification of Theory or Model (2 slides)
40
20%
Identification and overview of one theory or model. Explanation
of its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
nursing.
Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include
citations from scholarly nursing literature which support the
assertions made.
Issue or Concern in selected area of Advanced Practice Nursing
(1 slide)

6.
40
20%
Describe one specific issue or concern within the selected area
of advanced practice nursing. Explanation of the impact of this
issue or concern on health outcomes. Provide speaker
notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include citations from
scholarly nursing literature which validate the importance of the
issue or concern.
Theory as Framework for Evidence-based Practice
(2 slides)
40
20%
Explain how the theory or model can serve as a framework to
support evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern.
Discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the
application of this theory or model. Provide speaker
notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include citations from
scholarly nursing literature which support the assertions which
you present.
Conclusion
(1 slide)

7.
20
10%
Summarize key information presented in PowerPoint
presentation. Provide speaker notes.
160
80%
Total CONTENT Points= 160 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
APA Format
10

8.
5%
Ideas and information that come from scholarly sources must be
cited and referenced correctly. In-text and parenthetical
citations must be used and may be provided on the slide or
within the speaker notes. Slides, speaker notes, and references
are consistent with APA current edition format. A minimum of
three (3)
scholarly references are used.
Presentation of Slides
10
5%
PowerPoint presentation includes title slide,
7
content slides
, reference slide(s). Presentation of slides are professional
in appearance and tone. Balance among space, words and
graphics, and color is effective.
Scholarly Sources
10
5%
Includes all the following elements. A minimum of three
scholarly literature references are used: - References are from
scholarly sources. - References should be published within the
past 5 years. - A primary source (original theory or writings
from theorist) may be used, and primary sources may be older

9.
than 5 years. - Textbooks may be used but do not count towards
scholarly resources
Writing Mechanics
10
5%
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the APA current edition.
40
20%
Total FORMAT Points= 40 pts
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=200 points