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Section 4: Budgeting and Timeline Tools

As you have been examining this week, budgeting and timeline tools are vital for determining necessary resources and planning for a proposed change. For your Course Project, you use these types of tools to assess resources that may be required for the successful implementation of your strategic plan.

To prepare:

  • Review the information on budgeting in this week’s Learning Resources. Which tools (e.g., Revenue Projection Model, Capital Budgeting Analysis, Depreciation Calculator, Profit and Loss Projection) would be most useful for developing your strategic plan?
  • Use one or more budgeting tools to outline the financial resources for your proposed change. Reflect on any challenges that arise as you evaluate the financial resources required for this change now and in the future.
  • Review the information on PERT and other timeline tools in this week’s Learning Resources, including Dr. Huston’s presentation in the media program.
  • Use PERT or another tool to analyze and represent the activities that need to be completed to successfully plan and implement your proposed change. Be sure to note dependencies (e.g., a task/milestone that must be completed in order to trigger the next step) and realistically assess the minimum time needed to complete the entire project.

To complete:

  • Outline the financial resources for your proposed change. Describe the budgeting tool(s) you used to arrive at these determinations. Explain what challenges, if any, you encountered through the budgeting process. Provide documentation (e.g., Excel worksheets) to support your analysis.
  • Outline the timeline for the implementation of your proposed change using PERT or another timeline tool. Consider how your timeline can allow leeway for variance.

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Learning Resources Learning Resources • Required Readings Sare, M. V., & Ogilvie, L. (2010). Strategic planning for nurses: Change management in health care. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Chapter 8, “Overview of Strategic Planning Theories: Strategic Planning Architecture” (pp. 147–166) Fields, S. A., & Cohen, D. (2011). Performance enhancement using a balanced scorecard in a patient-centered medical home. Family Medicine, 43(10), 735–739. Copyright 2011 by Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Reprinted by permission of Society of Teachers of Family Medicine via the Copyright Clearance Center. The authors discuss using a balanced scorecard for quality improvement in patientcentered medical homes. Groene, O., Brandt, E., Schmidt, W., & Moeller, J. (Aug 2009). The balanced scorecard of acute settings: Development process, definition of 20 strategic objectives and implementation.International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 21(4), 259–271. Copyright 2009 by Oxford University Press - Journals. Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press - Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center. In this article, the authors discuss the use of a balanced scorecard as a tool for strategic planning in hospitals. The article includes an example of a strategy map, timeline, and balanced scorecard. Jeffs, L., Merkley, J., Richardson, S., Eli, J., & McAllister, M. (2011). Using a nursing balanced scorecard approach to measure and optimize nursing performance. Nursing Leadership, 24(1), 47–58. Copyright 2011 by Longwoods Publishing Corporation. Reprinted by permission of Longwoods Publishing Corporation via the Copyright Clearance Center. Kollberg, B., & Elg, M. (2011). The practice of the balanced scorecard in health care services. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 60(5), 427–445. The authors look at the use of a balanced scorecard for health care performance management in Sweden. Lupi, S., Verzola, A., Carandina, G., Salani, M., Antonioli, P., & Gregorio, P. (2011). Multidimensional evaluation of performance with experimental application of balanced scorecard: A two year experience. Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 9(1), 7. This article examines the application of a balanced scorecard within a unit in a hospital to compare performance results and goal achievement. Balanced Scorecard Institute. (2013). Balanced scorecard basics. Retrieved fromhttp://www.balancedscorecard.org/BSCResources/AbouttheBalancedScorecard/tabi d/55/Default.aspx View the information on this website to learn about balanced scorecards. Mountain State Group. (n.d.) Balanced scorecards for small rural hospitals: Concept overview and implementation guidance. Retrieved March 13, 2013, fromhttp://www.ruralcenter.org/sites/default/files/Final%20BSC%20Manual%2010.18F. pdf The Scarborough Hospital. (2013). Balanced scorecard. Retrieved from http://tsh.to/pages/Balanced-Score-Card This website provides an example of a balanced scorecard. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. (2013). Balanced scorecard. Retrieved fromhttp://sunnybrook.ca/scorecard/index.asp#sr This website provides an example of a balanced scorecard. Required Media Laureate Education (Producer). (2013a). The balanced scorecard approach [Video file]. Retrieved from the https://class.waldenu.edu Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes. Dr. Carol Huston discusses the elements and use of a balanced scorecard as a strategic planning evaluation tool. Accessible player Credit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities. Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan • • • • • • • • • o o o o • • Section 1: Summary of the Issue Has to be hospital based SWOT anaylsis To prepare for and set the stage for your Course Project, this week you begin to develop a summary of the issue you will address through the creation of a strategic plan. You may wish to review the Course Project Overview, which outlines the project components and due dates. To prepare: Consider the information on strategic planning presented by Dr. Huston in this week’s media program, as well as in the other Learning Resources. Reflect on the unmet need you identified in this week’s Discussion, and consider any feedback you have received to your posting from your Instructor and colleagues. If appropriate, refine your focus to clarify the unmet need. In addition to the steps you took in preparation for the Discussion, proceed as follows: Investigate the background related to this unmet need. What conditions have contributed to this situation? Is there data (beyond what you identified for the Discussion) that should be examined? Conduct research to assess what has been attempted in the past, by various individuals or organizations, to address this unmet need. Think about any broader issues that should be examined to better understand this unmet need. For instance, consider economic, political, and/or social considerations. Begin to draft your 2- to 3-page summary of the Issue (which will be submitted next week). In your summary, identify and/or describe: The unmet need and how it is evident in the specific group, unit, or organization The mission, vision, and values of the group, unit, or organization Background, including: Data from historical analysis and forecasting Evidence from the literature What has been attempted in the past by various individuals and groups to address this need Which stakeholders should be included in the strategic planning process Initial vision for addressing this need at the organizational or systems level, including at least one strategic goal Broader issues to be considered Required Readings Learning Resources Balicer, R. D., Shadmi, E., Lieberman, N., Greenberg-Dotan, S., Goldfracht, M., Jana, L., . . . Jacobson, O. (2011). Reducing health disparities: Strategy planning and implementation in Israel's largest health care organization. Health Services Research, 46(4), 1281–1299. The authors examine the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an organization-wide strategy to address the need to reduce health care inequalities and improve quality in Israel. Schaffner, J. (2009). Roadmap for success: The 10-step nursing strategic plan. Journal of Nursing Administration, 39(4), 152–155. The author outlines a 10-step strategic planning process for nursing. Strubhar, A. J. (2011). The application of an environmental scanning and strategic planning framework in an academic department of physical therapy. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 25(3), 53–59. The author examines strategic planning, including environmental scanning, within a physical therapy department in an academic institution. Authenticity Consulting. (n.d.b). Basic description of strategic planning. Retrieved March 13, 2013, from http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/basics.htm This online article provides an overview of the strategic planning. Authenticity Consulting. (n.d.c). Basic overview of various strategic planning models. Retrieved March 13, 2013, from http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/models.htm This online article describes different models of strategic planning, including issues-based planning. PlanWare. (n.d.). Business planning papers: Developing a strategic plan. Retrieved March 13, 2013, from http://www.planware.org/strategicplan.htm View the strategic planning information on this website. Required Media Laureate Education (Producer). (2013d). Elements of a strategic plan model [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 6 minutes. Dr. Carol Huston describes elements common to strategic planning models and discusses ways to approach the development of a strategic plan. Accessible player Credit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities. Optional Resources Authenticity Consulting. (n.d.a). All about strategic planning. Retrieved March 13, 20 Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan • • • o o o o • • In Week 6, you began to develop a summary of the issue you are addressing through your Course Project. This week, you continue to refine the summary and engage in a SWOT analysis related to the identified unmet need. Section 1: Summary of the Issue As introduced in Week 6,continue to develop, write, and refine a 2- to 3-page summary of the issue you are addressing through the creation of a strategic plan. (Refer to Week 6 for the preparatory instructions as necessary). To complete: Create a 2- to 3-page summary of the issue, in which you identify and/or describe: The unmet need and how it is evident in the specific group, unit, or organization The mission, vision, and values of the group, unit, or organization Background, including: Data from historical analysis and forecasting Evidence from the literature What has been attempted in the past by various individuals and groups to address this need Which stakeholders should be included in the strategic planning process Initial vision for addressing this need at the institutional or systems level, including at least one strategic goal Broader issues to be considered Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric's layout. 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Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Feedback: Points: Points Range: 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) %7B%220.00000 Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdevelope d. Feedback: Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Feedback: Excellent textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. Good Fair Poor Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused-neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. 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Feedback: Points: Points: Points: Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Points Range: 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.05000 %7B%220.04000 Uses correct APA format with no errors. Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Feedback: Feedback: Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Points: Points Range: 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: Feedback: Show Feedback Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.-- Levels of Achievement: Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%) %7B%220.27000 Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%) %7B%220.24000 Assignment meets expectations. 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Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%) %7B%220.16000 Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%) %7B%220.14000 Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) %7B%220.00000 Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%) %7B%220.16000 Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%) %7B%220.14000 Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. %7B%220.00000 Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct APA format with no errors. Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_6241_Week_7_Assignment_1_Rubric STRATEGIC PLAN Strategic Plan Courtney Pribonic Walden University 4/17/2020 STRATEGIC PLAN 2 SWOT Analysis Strengths a) There is a wide pool of experts e.g. psychologists who can render their services in support of cancer caregivers b) The National Cancer of Institute is willing to support cancer caregivers Weakness a) Lack of active education content to assist caregivers overcome psychological strain b) Cancer treatment is heavily inclined to patients and largely ignores caregivers c) There is limited research so far on the psychological and emotional strain of cancer caregivers with focus mainly being on patients Opportunities a) There is a wide range of treatment options to handle psychological strain b) Caregiver groups where individuals can share success stories and empower others c) Many cancer stakeholders who are available to support e.g. in terms of fundraising for caregivers cause Threats a) Lack of unified education policies relating to cancer patients caregivers b) The cost of accessing healthcare by cancer caregivers c) A wide range of factors may result to psychological and emotional strain of caregivers making it difficult for experts to treat STRATEGIC PLAN 3 Unmet Needs of Cancer Caregivers Unmet needs are perhaps most rampant when handling terminal diseases and, in particular, cancer. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with the terminal illness claiming up to 9.6 million in 2018 (World Health Organization, 2018). Despite the high number of casualties claimed by the disease, the most intriguing bit about the illness is the physical and psychological impacts that it has not only on the patient but on family members. It is along these lines that cancer records the highest number of unmet needs compared to other diseases. An unmet needs list published by the Belgian Institute for Health and Disability Insurance in 2018 was dominated by cancer ailments that comprised 54.7% of the 64 diseases that were reviewed (Anticancer Fund, 2018). One of the most significant unmet needs related to cancer patients relates to caregivers in hospices and other clinical settings that give care to these patients. Most of the focus is usually given to patients, but mostly, the caregivers go through a lot of physical, psychological, and emotional stress in their line of duty. Caregivers, especially those of advanced cancer patients, may find it difficult taking in the suffering of the patients and have been referred in many quarters to be fellow sufferers alongside the terminally ill patients. Informal caregivers are worst affected, and some of the challenges are summarized below. STRATEGIC PLAN 4 Requested help in endof-life decisions 25% Requested for help to manage physical and emotional stress 27% High emotional stress Financial strain Chart 1: Issues arising from cancer caregivers. Source: National Cancer Institute (2020) What has Been Attempted in the Past Previously, focus on the wellbeing of caregivers was not given adequate importance in hindsight of the immense psychological pressure they experience when working. The neglect of the emotional health of the caregivers is what perhaps has resulted in the main challenges such as financial strain, physical and emotional stress faced by this group of persons (Wang et al., 2018). The strategic plan reinforces the need to evaluate the psychological wellbeing of caregivers in tandem with cancer patients, and to support them amicably as this is the only way that they will be able to provide adequate care to the patients. Stakeholder to be Included in the Strategic Planning Process Key stakeholders that should be involved include psychologists, especially those who have related to cancer patients, the National Cancer Institute, families of the caregivers, cancer lobby STRATEGIC PLAN 5 groups, caregiver associations, and welfare groups. These are the people who are most concerned about the entire process of cancer treatment and hence are most likely to understand the plight of caregivers who play a frontline role in caring for cancer patients. The Initial Vision for Addressing the Need An essential goal of the strategy is to ensure that caregivers can easily and freely seek emotional and psychological support or treatment should the need to arise. Many caregivers may have a challenge sharing out their feelings with their colleagues or specialists e.g., for fear of being viewed as a weak person or only due to self-denial. A critical success measure of the strategic plan, therefore, relates to how easy it is for caregivers to seek out help from psychologists and other experts for their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Broader Issues to Analyze Broader issues to be considered include how the psychological strain arising from the care of cancer patients will be differentiated from other sources of stress e.g., the case of a caregiver who is in a troublesome marriage. Another vital aspect to be analyzed relates to the cost of providing psychological support to caregivers and who is responsible for its provision. STRATEGIC PLAN 6 References Anticancer Fund. (2018). Addressing unmet needs. Retrieved from: https://www.anticancerfund.org/en/addressing-unmet-needs National Cancer Institute. (2020). Informal Caregivers in Cancer: Roles, Burden, and Support. NIH. Retrieved from: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/familyfriends/family-caregivers-hp-pdq Wang, T., Molassiotis, A., Chung, B. P. M., & Tan, J. Y. (2018). Unmet care needs of advanced cancer patients and their informal caregivers: a systematic review. Retrieved from: BMC palliative care, 17(1), 96. World Health Organization. (2018). Cancer. Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/newsroom/fact-sheets/detail/cancer Running head: IDENTIFYING RESOURCES 1 Identifying Resources Name Tutor Institution Course Date IDENTIFYING RESOURCES 2 My strategic plan that aims at addressing the needs of cancer caregivers will be supported by three resources: financial resources, personnel, and time. Personnel such as stakeholders will be involved in raising money to fund this program. Without finances, this program will not be successful because many requirements will be purchased. New hospital personnel will be hired to provide care for the caregivers. Their role will be to offer therapeutic services for the caregivers and help them to manage strains that arises while at work or even in personal life. The personnel will require salaries and benefits just like other employees of the hospital; therefore, financial resources will be required. The personnel will require new offices, desks, uniforms, office utilities, etc., which will all require to be purchased. Resources that will be useful for providing treatment to caregivers will also be sourced. The caregivers will be using a variety of treatments, both therapeutic and nontherapeutic. Time will also be invested in this plan because specialized personnel have to be recruited and trained to meet the needs of the caregivers. Caregiver groups will also require time to create and manage effectively. These caregiver groups will be resourceful because individuals can share success stories and empower others. Caregivers will be provided with affordable care services to help them curb psychological stress (Wang et al., 2018). The three resources, personnel, time and financial resources will be leveraged to accomplish the strategic plan. Financial resources are beneficial for funding the program; to purchase all the resources needed. Personnel will implement the strategic plans to accomplish the strategic goals. Investing time will be beneficial to ensure that strategies are well planned and implemented (Lennick et al., 2018) IDENTIFYING RESOURCES 3 References Lennick, D., Geer, R., & Goulart, R. (2018). Leveraging your financial intelligence: At the intersection of money, health, and happiness Wang, T., Molassiotis, A., Chung, B. P. M., & Tan, J. Y. (2018). Unmet care needs of advanced cancer patients and their informal caregivers: a systematic review. Retrieved from: BMC palliative care, 17(1), 96. Name: NURS_6241_Week_9_Assignment_2_Rubric Exit Grid View List View Excellent Points: Points Range: 27 (27%) - 30 (30%) Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. %7B%220.27000 Fair Poor Points: Points Range: 24 (24%) - 26 (26%) %7B%220.24000 Points: Points: Points Range: 21 (21%) - 23 (23%) Points Range: 0 (0%) - 20 (20%) %7B%220.00000 %7B%220.21000 Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Feedback: Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. Good Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Feedback: Feedback: Feedback: Points: Points: Points: Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Points Range: 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.05000 %7B%220.04000 %7B%220.03500 A clear and comprehensive purpose Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Purpose of the assignment is Points: Points Range: 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Excellent statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. Good Fair Poor brief and not descriptive. vague or off topic. Feedback: Feedback: No purpose statement was provided. Feedback: Feedback: Points: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts. Points Range: 9 (9%) - 10 (10%) %7B%220.09000 Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. Points: Points Range: 8 (8%) - 8 (8%) %7B%220.08000 Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Feedback: Points: Points: Points Range: 7 (7%) - 7 (7%) Points Range: 0 (0%) - 6 (6%) %7B%220.00000 %7B%220.07000 Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. Feedback: Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. 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Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 9 (9%) - 10 (10%) %7B%220.09000 Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. Good 8 (8%) - 8 (8%) %7B%220.08000 Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Fair 7 (7%) - 7 (7%) %7B%220.07000 Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. Poor 0 (0%) - 6 (6%) %7B%220.00000 Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%) %7B%220.16000 Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%) %7B%220.14000 Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) %7B%220.00000 Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.-- Levels of Achievement: Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%) %7B%220.16000 Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. %7B%220.14000 Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%) Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. %7B%220.00000 Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct APA format with no errors. Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: Total Points: 100
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Financial resources
The financial resources that I will use in my strategic plan of addressing the needs of
caregivers are liquid funds which are comprised of cash, cheques as well as bank deposits. The
budgeting tool that I used to conclude is YNAB (You Need a Budget). This is because it uses a
spreadsheet format that is familiar. It does not present any challenges while using it and is well
understood. Coming up with a monthly budget only takes a short time (Limón & Schulaka,
2020).
YNAB is also created in a way that motivates someone to use the financial resources for
the previous month. It encourages using the available resource and not the ones you expect to
receive. Since the stakeholders have been responsible for raising money for the program, I
wanted to budget for cash already in the account. This will enable me to utilize every dollar
effectively to implement chan...


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