NR709 DNP Project & Practicum IV Full Project Chamberlain University
Project Integrative Review Paper Guidelines
PURPOSE
In this course, students will complete a DNP Project Integrative Review Paper of their proposed DNP
project; this is a revision and extension of the approved project proposal that was developed in NR702: DNP
Project & Practicum I, the literature synthesis completed in NR705: DNP Project and Practicum II, and the
case study completed in NR707: DNP Project and Practicum III. The completed DNP Project Integrative
Review Paper will provide a detailed account of the evidence related to the practice problem, evidence to
support the proposed intervention, and further recommendations based on the current body of evidence.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO1: Evaluate the outcomes of the DNP Project using narrative and statistical methods. (POs 3, 5
and 6)
CO2: Develop a comprehensive plan for communicating the results of the evaluation of DNP Project
for determination of sustainability and replication. (POs 5 and 6)
CO3: Engage in a process of self-assessment and career planning through the development of an
electronic professional portfolio to demonstrate growth and development, achievement of
program outcomes, and DNP sub-competencies as designated in the AACN DNP Essentials (POs 6, 7,
and 8).
CO4: Uses project management processes to implement the DNP project (POs 4 and 8)
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 250 points.
DUE DATE
Submit to the Dropbox by the end of Week 4, Sunday, at 11:59 p.m. MT.
REQUIREMENTS
1. To complete this assignment, you will need to review the grading rubric carefully and consider how
to incorporate each required criterion into the integrative review paper. The integrative review
paper is an extension of the project proposal that you completed in NR702, the literature synthesis
completed in NR705, and the case study completed in NR707.
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2. The DNP Integrative Review Paper is worth 250 points and will be graded on quality of
information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall
organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading
criteria/rubric. All evaluation criteria must be acceptable to earn the 250 points and pass this
course.
3. Create your manuscript using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required
format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved
as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”
4. The length of the paper will vary based on the results reporting. The paper should include title
page, abstract, body, reference pages, and appendices. The following are estimates for length of
each section.
Title Page
Abstract
The abstract (150-200 words) is structured by subheadings to include Introduction, Research
Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusions and Further Recommendations.
Introduction
The introduction section contextualizes the topic of the review and explains its significance. It
discusses the need for assessing the topic and the relevance and importance of the topic to the
reader. It also identifies the general research question or problem statement underlying the
review.
a. Introduction: (1-2 paragraphs)
b. Practice Problem Statement: (1 paragraph)
c. Significance of the Practice Problem: (1-2 pages)
d. Theory or Translation Science Framework (1-2 pages)
Methodology
The methodology section consists of a comprehensive description of how the review was
executed based on three separate components:
a. Review Protocol: (1-2 pages) This section should be written so that others can replicate the
study. Describes in detail how the review was conducted, including a description of the
search strategy, the selection of databases used with justification, and the search terms.
b. Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: (1-2 pages) Specifies selection rules, including which sources
were included in the review.
c. Data Analysis: (1-2 pages) Explains how data were extracted from the sources and describes
how results from the studies were handled and combined. Explains the process for how the
sources were analyzed, whether quantitatively or qualitatively, with a justification of the
analytic methods and their appropriateness.
Results and Discussion
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The results and discussion section characterizes the body of literature included in the review and offers a
synthesis of the findings.
a. Characterization of the Body of Literature: (2-4 pages) This section describes the attributes of the
literature included in the review (i.e., number of sources included, number of sources excluded, types
of journals, methods used, quality of the resources)
b. Findings Synthesis: (5-8 pages) This section offers a thematic analysis of the findings. It ends with an
overall summary of the findings.
Conclusions and Further Recommendations
a. Implications for Nursing Practice: 1-2 pages
b. Conclusions and Contributions to the Professions of Nursing: 1-2 pages
c. Recommendations: 1-2 pages
d. Professional References
e. Appendices
f. Doctoral level writing
g. APA format is required with a title page, abstract, and reference page. An APA template is
available in the Course Resources with required headings and content described.
Preparing the Integrative Review Paper
The following are best practices for preparing this paper:
1. Use the DNP Project Integrative Review Paper template with required headings and descriptions of
required content.
2. Use the attached grading rubric to guide the development of your proposal.
Christmals, C. D., & Gross, J. J. (2017). An integrative literature review framework for
postgraduate nursing research reviews. European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Vol, 5(1). http://www.idpublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Full-Paper-AN-INTEGRATIVE-
LITERATURE-REVIEW-FRAMEWORK-FOR-POSTGRADUATE-NURSING-RESEARCH-REVIEWS.pdf
Holly, C. (2019). Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and the DNP Project. Springer Publishing
Company. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/lib/chamberlain-
ebooks/reader.action?docID=5746595&ppg=181
Holly, C. (2013). Scholarly inquiry and the DNP capstone. Springer Publishing Company.
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/lib/chamberlain-
ebooks/reader.action?docID=1581169&ppg=142
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DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Complete an Integrative Review Paper of your proposed DNP project, along with conclusion and further
recommendations. You must present details of the entire proposed DNP project, including evidence of the
related practice problem from a global, national, and site perspective, your proposed evidence-based
intervention, with expected outcomes. For example, you will be able to use parts of your project proposal
completed in NR702, the literature synthesis completed in NR705, and the case study completed in NR707,
as long as you integrate comments provided by your professor when it was graded. The page limit relates
to the body of the paper only and does not include the cover sheet, reference list, or appendices. The paper
must be complete and polished and reflect doctoral-level writing skills. The grading rubric should be
reviewed carefully as you prepare the paper to ensure that all required elements are included.
Category
Description
Organization/Structure See Rubric
Mechanics/Usage See Rubric
APA See Rubric
Abstract See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Introduction See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Problem Statement See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Significance of the Practice Problem See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Theory or Translation Science Framework See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Methodology See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Review Protocol See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Data Analysis See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Results and Discussion See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Characterization of the Body of Literature See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Findings Synthesis See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Conclusions and Further Recommendations See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Implications for Nursing Practice See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Conclusions and Contributions to the Profession
of Nursing
See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Recommendations See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
References See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
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Appendices See APA template for Final Paper and Rubric
Total: 250 A quality essay will meet or exceed all the
above requirements as described on the
APA Template for the DNP Project
Integrative Review Paper and the following
grading rubric.
GRADING RUBRIC
Note: You will be allowed to rewrite this assignment if you do not earn an acceptable score on all criteria.
• If an acceptable score is not obtained for all criteria of Part I: Writing and APA, the paper will not be
graded but returned to you to rewrite the paper and earn an acceptable rating on all criteria, pass this
assignment, the course, and progress to graduation.
• If an acceptable score is obtained on all criteria of Part I: Writing and APA but the content in one or
more sections of Part II is unacceptable, the paper will be returned to you to rewrite the paper to
earn an acceptable rating on all criteria, pass this assignment, the course, and progress to graduation.
If your DNP Project Integrated Review is returned to you to rewrite, it is due within 5 days of when it was
returned to you.
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GRADING RUBRIC
Part I: Writing and APA Criterion Acceptable Not Acceptable
Organization/Structure
There is logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed
paragraphs. Transitions are used to enhance organization. There
is a logical progression of thoughts and ideas. Concepts are
clearly presented with doctoral level vocabulary. The paper is
well organized from introduction to conclusion.
Mechanics/Usage
There are few errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling,
sentence structure, or word usage.
APA
There is consistent adherence to APA criteria in title page,
running head, headings, citations, and/or reference page. Font,
layout, and/or margins adhere to APA format.
Part II: Content – Abstract Acceptable Not Acceptable
Abstract
The abstract includes all required content in 150 – 200 words.
Effectively summarizes the DNP Project.
Part II: Content – Introduction Acceptable Editing Required
Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
The introduction clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose.
It is engaging and thought-provoking. The introduction clearly
states and describes the main topic and previews the structure
and content of the paper.
Problem Statement (1 paragraph)
The problem statement flows logically from the content provided
within the Introduction section. A clear statement of the problem
is provided, as well as explanation of the how the proposed
intervention will address the issue.
Significance of the Practice Problem (1-2 pages)
This section effectively describes the significance of the problem
including human and societal impact from a global, national, and
practicum site perspective.
The problem is significant to nursing and the student’s identified
practice area. Current data on incidence and/or prevalence is
included if appropriate. Cultural, political, legal, ethical, quality,
and safety implications are included if appropriate. There is
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substantiation with adequate number and quality of professional
references with no uncited statements of fact.
Theoretical Framework (1-2 pages)
The theoretical framework/translation science model is
appropriate to the problem and/or intervention and the student’s
identified practice area. There is clear linkage between the
components of the framework and the elements of the problem
and/or intervention.
Part III: Content – Methodology Acceptable Editing Required
Review Protocol (1-2 pages)
The methodology is written so that others can replicate the
study. There is a description in detail of how the review was
conducted, including a description of the search strategy, the
selection of databases used with justification, and the search
terms.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria (1-2 pages)
The specific selection approach is discussed, with an explanation
of the selection of sources.
Data Analysis (1-2 pages)
Explains how data were extracted from the sources and describes
how results from the studies were handled and combined.
Explains the process for how the sources were analyzed, whether
quantitatively or qualitatively, with a justification of the analytic
methods and their appropriateness.
Part IV: Content – Results and Discussion Acceptable Editing Required
Characteristics of the Body of Literature (2-4 pages)
The characteristics of the body of literature provides a thorough
review of the quality of the sources, the number of sources
eliminated, the number of sources included, the various types of
journals reviewed, and the methods used for the review. The
strengths and weaknesses of the sources are examined.
Findings Synthesis (5-8 pages)
The findings synthesis offers a substantial thematic analysis or
meta-analysis of the findings (in a met-analysis, numerical data is
combined from multiple studies to draw new conclusions). The
review of the literature covers all facets of the problem,
intervention and outcomes with numerous (at least 15 primary
research articles and/or systematic reviews no more than 5 years
old) references linking the practice problem and the selected
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