The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to assess if the nursing care provided by professionally certified nurses will result in improved patient outcomes. This is Part 3 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.

The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to assess if the nursing care provided by professionally certified nurses will result in improved patient outcomes. This is Part 3 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.

Direct Care Project Overview

There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.

The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in parts 2 through 4.

Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.

Carefully review the instructions, templates, and rubrics for each part.

Contact your instructor with questions.

Overview            Points   Due Date             Project

Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis completed in Week 2

Part 2: Planning the Presentation completed in Week 4

Part 3: Implementing the Presentation

Required             Schedule presentation Saturday of Week 5 through Saturday Week 6     Presentation of PowerPoint to identified targeted population. Includes pre-survey, post-survey, and attendance form.

Part 3: Implementation: Check-In             10           Wednesday of Week 5  Required, graded check-in on progress of implementing your presentation.

Part 4: Evaluation: Check-In         10           Wednesday of Week 6  Required, graded check-in on progress of evaluation of your presentation and project.

Part 4: Evaluating the Project      200         Sunday end of Week 6  Evaluate learning and reflect on project.

Course Outcomes

This direct care project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)

CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)

Part 3 enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)

CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)

Directions for Part 3

For Part 3 of the direct care project, you will be presenting the PowerPoint to your identified audience.

Presentation should be scheduled between Saturday of Week 5 through Saturday Week 6.

You may present on more than one date/location to accommodate attendees.

View the Direct Care Project Part 3 Tutorial  (Links to an external site.)(Click here to view) (Links to an external site.).

Think about how you will be presenting the PowerPoint.

You may present using a laptop, tablet, or projector.

Make sure the presentation is visible to audience.

You may print handouts for your audience.

Determine what professional attire you will wear to presentation. You are representing Chamberlain University.

Under templates below, download the following:

Attendance Form (1 sheet)

PRE-Survey (1 per attendee)

POST-Survey (1 per attendee)

Print your speaker notes and practice the presentation.

Contact the individuals to confirm the location and time.

Come to presentation prepared with attendance form, surveys, notes, handouts (if needed) and laptop.

Greet your audience professionally.

Have all attendees complete all the information on the Attendance Form.

Have all attendees complete the PRE-Survey prior to the presentation and return to you.

Present your topic and answer any audience questions.

Have all attendees complete the POST-Survey after the presentation and return to you.

Thank the audience for their time.

Save the surveys and attendance form for Part 4: Evaluating the Project.