Week 2: Problem Identification and Description Using PICOT Format
i. Identify and describe the problem in clear and concise language. To help you
think about what problem you might choose, keep in mind the health or nursing
problems of the patient population(s) you currently serve, those you encountered
in your clinical courses, or those you plan to work with in the future.
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• Describe the clinical setting.
• Describe the service area for the clinic and population groups who attend the
clinic services.
• What kinds of problems do you see in the clinic?
ii. Give a clear, explicit statement of the problem and target population, as well as
the background of the specific problem relative to the clinical setting.
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• Is it broad enough that you can analyze it from many theoretical and conceptual
points of view and make suitable plans to address the problem from a number of
perspectives?
• Is it of enough interest to you that you are willing to spend most of the semester
thinking about it, assessing all its dimensions, planning in detail how to address
it, and designing a detailed intervention and evaluation plan?
iii. Describe the significance of the evidence-based project that could be
implemented in the selected setting to the nursing profession. Ask yourself why it
is important to you. Consider your own clinical interest.
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• Describe clinical observations that point out the knowledge gap, clinical gap, etc.
• Describe the significant research in the area that has been done that delineates
the gap in our knowledge.
Your paper should be 3–4 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages.
You must reference a minimum of 3 scholarly sources in your paper.
Use the current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
See your Change Project Writing Assignment Resources folder for PICOT resources.
Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.
NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 2: Problem Identification and Description
Using PICOT Format
NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 2: Problem Identification and Description Using PICOT
Format
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Critical
Analysis
33.75 to >27.67 pts
Meets Expectations
Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of the
chosen topic/problem. Describes the problem
thoroughly, including the target population and
history/background information at the assigned
clinic or hospital. The significance and applicability
to nursing is included and well presented.
33.75
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Content 33.75 to >27.67 pts
Meets Expectations
Includes an appropriate topic identification
related to an advanced practice nursing issue or
practice problem of concern. The population is
fully defined and present in the research
question. Includes specific interventions,
identifies comparisons, and presents appropriate
outcomes in a timely manner for the question.
Overall, it is a well-built question using the PICOT
format.
33.75
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome APA
Format/Mechanics
7.5 to >6.15 pts
Meets Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format,
length, source citations, and layout. Assignment is
free of spelling and grammatical errors.
7.5 pts
Total Points: 75
You can use the urgent care setting or maybe others. (my idea)
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