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Instructions: Select a Nursing Theory of your choice and complete an evaluation of the theory you select as it applies to contemporary nursing. Use the following questions as subheadings, use narrative writing, and follow APA writing guidelines, including acknowledgement of sources. After answering each question you must determine if this was a strength or weakness of the theory. You must have a title page and references.

The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. Do not answer with “yes” or “no” responses.

Support your responses with a minimum of 3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable.

Part I: Theory Description

● What is the purpose of the theory (describe, explain, predict, prescribe)?

● What is the scope or level of the theory (grand, middle range, practice/situation specific)?

● What are the origins of the theory?

● What are the major concepts?

● What are the major theoretical propositions?

● What are the major assumptions?

● Is the context for use described?

You must check your assignment within one hour after submission and email your coach within that hour if the assignment is blank or incorrect. If you don’t contact your coach within that hour you will receive a zero on the assignment

APA required and citation of resources required.

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First, you must read the following recent journal article on the octopus. octopus research.pdf

You may also like to look at a review of the previous article to put the information in perspective. Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

The discussion of this paper needs to focus on the following items and keep in mind that you need to decide if this research is reliable and viable as an explanation. Make a decision as to whether or not you accept the outcomes and discuss this decision under the following parameters:

1. Did the scientists use the scientific method and experimental design? Explain.
2. How did technology influence their design?
3. What type of reasoning played a part in their ultimate conclusions: was it inductive, deductive, a combination of both?
4. What type of thought process did the scientists follow? In other words, did they follow in the tradition of the Greeks, the Romans, Copernicus, or Galileo? Or was their background more influenced by Popper?

For this Assignment, you will develop a project plan, using as your focus a work-related project you are doing now or will be doing in the future.

Part 1: Service Level Agreement

It is suggested that the project you select be manageable in scope and not overly complex. You will assume that the objectives and scope of the project you have selected have been vetted and approved. The next step is to develop a project plan. You will develop a project management plan that will walk through key steps of the project management process. The objective of this Assignment is not a deep dive into the full intricacies of project management. Rather, it is to ensure that as a health care administrator, you have a solid theory and practical knowledge of key aspects of the project management process.

For Part 1 of this Assignment, you will create a Service Level Agreement (3–5 pages) which includes the following:

• Project Description, Purpose, and Objectives: The project description delineates key aspects of a project. In 1–2 pages, your project plan should:
  • Describe the project and explain the purpose and justification for the project.
  • Explain the goals and objectives of the project.
  • Describe the requirements for the project.
  • Explain the tangible measures for acceptance criteria used to achieve project success.
• Project Scope: The project scope defines the scope of the project and how the scope will be managed. In 2–3 pages, your project plan should:
  • Summarize, in detail, the expected deliverables for the project.
  • Explain the acceptance criteria for the project.
  • Explain the project assumptions, risks, and constraints.
• Roles and Responsibilities: By definition, a project is a unique undertaking with a beginning and an end point. One responsibility of management is to determine who will be a part of the project team (including designation of a project manager). Ask yourself, “Who needs to be on this team to ensure that project goals are successfully met?” Consider as well the importance of communication among team members. What communication needs will each individual have? With whom will they communicate and how?
  • Using the Project Roles and Responsibilities Matrix template in the Learning Resources, list the names* and titles of all individuals or entities involved in the project. Indicate whether each stakeholder is internal or external to the project organization.

  Note: For privacy purposes, please use pseudonyms.

  • Identify the internal and external stakeholders for a project.
  • Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the project stakeholders.
  • Explain how to communicate with project stakeholders.

Part 2: Project Schedule

There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assignment, you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities, time allotted for each activity, and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so, you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential, others may be simultaneous, and some may overlap.

Note: You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel, or search for and download a Gantt chart template.

• Using a Gantt chart, construct a project schedule.
• In 2–3 paragraphs of your project plan, explain the estimating techniques used to develop your project schedule. Provide rationale for why these techniques will be effective.

Part 3: Strategies for Maintaining the Project Budget

A project begins with an approved budget. Too often, however, unless the budget is meticulously managed, budget overruns occur. Health care administrators must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending. In 2–3 pages, describe the project budget key success factors including the following:

• Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget.
• Explain at least two challenges each of these strategies might present and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compare the positive outcomes that might result from each strategy.

Part 4: Risk Management, Quality Management, and Sustainability

Even the most straightforward and well-planned project can be impacted by unexpected circumstances. Anticipating risks is a key part of project management, and one that a health care administrator or manager must ensure is taken into consideration by the project team. Additionally, If not carefully monitored, budget and time constraints can take a toll on the quality of a project. Create a 2–4 page risk management and quality management plan, which includes the following:

• Describe how you plan to manage risks for your project.
• Analyze strategies for managing quality within your project.
• Analyze strategies for sustainability of your project.
• Describe at least two tools and/or techniques you plan to use to manage quality and defend why you chose those tools.

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