D-LEADERSHIP

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND TABLE TEMPLATE TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT, AS A REQUIREMENT PLEASE LLOK AT THE DATA BASE (Appendix I item #4 in the Johns Hopkins Action Planning TooL) is requested to use some information there to complete this activity.

3 pages

due date February 12, 2025

no more than 10% plagiarism please

see both documents attached

NR 529: MSN Project Financial Management Table Template

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Resources Needed Forecasted Cost Source of Funding

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WITHIN THE CLINICAL HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT

Module 6 Assignment:
Financial Management

Guideline and Rubric

PURPOSE
Within the clinical healthcare environment, human, material, and financial resources can impact the delivery
of safe, high-quality, person-centered care. As a result, efficient management of resources is a crucial aspect
of advanced nursing prac=ce within the clinical environment. Responsible use and management of financial
resources is essen=al as revenue streams and reimbursement guidelines con=nue to change. The purpose of
this assignment is to analyze the expense and revenue associated with the proposed MSN project, and
variables which may impact the fiscal aspect of this ini=a=ve. Discussion will be included to forecast
strategies to manage fiscal variances which may occur with the MSN project.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:

• CO 2: Determine competencies for planning, monitoring, and evalua=ng resources that ensure safe,
quality person-centered care. (PO 1)

• CO 3: Iden=fy the impact of cultural and ethical awareness in management of resources at
the unit level. (PO 3)

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Review the fiscal implications of your proposed MSN project. Identify expenses associated with the project,
any revenue which may be realized, and future cost savings which may be intended. Explore the variables
which may impact the financial aspect of your project, and consider strategies to address variance which may
occur.

After careful review of these elements, review Appendix I item #4 in the Johns Hopkins Action Planning
Tool and the MSN Project Financial Management Table. Create a 3 page paper, using a minimum of 4
peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific,
required content criteria within each secKon of the paper:

1. Provide an introduc=on to the paper.
2. Using an economy of words, provide a succinct overview of the MSN project. Include a statement of

the purpose or problem to be addressed.

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3. Discuss implica=ons of the MSN project for advanced nursing prac=ce, including: (a) how the impact of
MSN project will promote efficiency or cost savings within the healthcare environment; and (b) how
the project will contribute to a culture of safe, high-quality, person-centered care.

4. Provide a concise narra=ve summary addressing the financial expenses associated with the MSN
Project, as well as any revenue (if applicable) which may be realized. Iden=fy two specific variables
which may influence the financial aspect of the project. Discuss at least one specific strategy to address
each of the poten=al variables which is iden=fied. Explain how each strategy will support efficient
financial management of the project.

5. Provide a conclusion to the paper.
6. Using APA format, include the MSN Project Financial Management Table as an appendix to your

paper.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.

2. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.

3. Title page, pagina=on, subheadings, body of paper, cita=on of sources, and reference page must
follow APA guidelines as found in the current edi=on of the manual.

4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctua=on, sentence and paragraph structure are followed
and consistent with formal, scholarly wri=ng as noted in the APA Manual (current edi=on).

5. No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.

6. First person should not be used within this assignment.

7. Please note: If you do not receive a proficient ra=ng in any major content category, you can re-
submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a be^er grade. You
have one addi=onal opportunity to revise a`er the ini=al submission in order to make
improvements. The ini=al submission must be a complete paper, rough dra`s will not be graded. All
revisions must be submi^ed no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your
graduate level wri=ng style for a higher grade in that category)

ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA

Assessment

Criteria

Points % DescripKon

IntroducKon 20 10% This sec=on includes:
• Importance of financial management in

healthcare delivery
• Implica=ons of responsible use of resources

for the

MSN project

• Iden=fica=on of the sec=ons of the paper.
• Sufficient integra=on of scholarly sources to

support informa=on presented

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MSN Project:

Purpose

/
Problem
Statement

30 15% This sec=on includes:
• Concise descrip=on of the purpose of the

MSN project

• Statement of the problem to be addressed
along with ra=onale to support the issue/
concern

• Sufficient integra=on of scholarly sources to
support informa=on presented

MSN Project:
ImplicaKons for
Advanced
Nursing
PracKce

30 15% This sec=on includes:
• Descrip=on of how the MSN project will

promote efficiency or cost savings within the
healthcare environment

• Explana=on of how the project will contribute
to a culture of safe, high-quality, person-
centered care

• Sufficient integra=on of scholarly sources to
support informa=on presented

MSN Project:
Financial
Management

50 25% This sec=on includes
• Concise synopsis of financial expenses

associated with the MSN Project, as well as
any revenue (if applicable) which may be
realized

• Iden=fica=on and descrip=on of two specific
variables which may influence the financial
aspect of the project

• Discussion of strategies to address each of the
two poten=al variables which is iden=fied

• Explana=on of how each strategy will support
efficient financial management of the project

Conclusion 20 10% The conclusion includes:
• Concluding statements regarding

responsible use and management of
resources

• Concluding statements regarding financial
management of the MSN project

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MSN Project
Financial
Management
Table

30 15% The financial management table:
• Is included as an appendix to the

assignment paper
• Includes a completed ac=on plan for the

MSN project
• Documents resources needed to carry out

the ac=on plan
• Documents forecasted cost for each

itemized resource in the ac=on plan
• Documents sources of funding for each

itemized resource in the ac=on plan

Graduate-level
WriKng Style

20 10% • Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctua=on,
sentence and paragraph structure

• Clarity, organiza=on, and logical flow of ideas
within wri=ng

• Scholarly, professional wri=ng tone with no use of
first person

• Synthesis of informa=on is present with no more
than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

• Correct APA format for the following:
o Page numbering
o Font style and

size

o Margins and spacing
o Headings; subheadings
o Cita=on and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbrevia=ons,

capitaliza=on, italics, numbers)

Quality of
Literature
Support

It is an expecta=on that a minimum of 4 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are
integrated within the assignment.

If the above expecta=on is not met, 4 points shall be deducted.

Assignment
Length Criteria

It is an expecta=on that the paper is a minimum of 3 pages in length, and a maximum
of 5 pages (not including the financial management table, =tle or reference pages).

If the above expecta=on is not met, 4 points shall be deducted.

Total 200 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above
requirements.

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GRADING RUBRIC

Assessme
nt

Criteria

DisKnguished

(100%)

Exceeds

(92%)

Proficient

(84%)

Needs Improvement

(0)

Introduc
Kon

20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points

Dis=nguished

presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

• Importance
of financial
management
in healthcare
delivery

• Implica=ons
of
responsible
use of
resources for
the MSN
project

• Iden=fica=on

of the
sec=ons of
the paper.

• Sufficient

integra=on

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

• Importance
of financial
management
in healthcare
delivery

• Implica=ons
of
responsible
use of
resources for
the MSN
project

• Iden=fica=on

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

• Importance
of financial
manageme
nt in
healthcare
delivery

• Implica=ons
of
responsible
use of
resources
for the MSN
project

• Iden=fica=o
n of the
sec=ons of

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:

• Importance
of financial
management
in healthcare
delivery

• Implica=ons
of
responsible
use of
resources for
the MSN
project

• Iden=fica=on
of the
sec=ons of
the paper.

MSN
Project:

30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points

5

MSN
Project:
Purpose /
Problem
Statemen
t

Dis=nguished
presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

• Concise
descrip=on
of the
purpose of
the MSN
project

• Statement of
the problem
to be
addressed
along with

ra=onale to
support the
issue/
concern

• Sufficient

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

• Concise
descrip=on of
the purpose
of the MSN
project

• Statement of
the problem
to be
addressed
along with

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

• Concise
descrip=on
of the
purpose of
the MSN
project

• Statement
of the
problem to
be
addressed
along with
ra=onale to
support the
issue/

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:

• Concise
descrip=on of
the purpose
of the MSN
project

• Statement of
the problem
to be
addressed
along with
ra=onale to
support the
issue/
concern

• Sufficient
integra=on of MSN

Project:
ImplicaK
ons for
Advance
d Nursing
PracKce

30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points

Dis=nguished
presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

• Descrip=on of
how the MSN
project will
promote
efficiency or
cost savings
within the
healthcare
environment

• Explana=on of
how the

project will
contribute to a
culture of safe,
high-quality,
person-
centered care

• Sufficient

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

• Descrip=on of
how the MSN
project will
promote
efficiency or
cost savings
within the
healthcare
environment

• Explana=on of
how the

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

• Descrip=on of
how the MSN
project will
promote
efficiency or
cost savings
within the
healthcare
environment

• Explana=on
of how the
project will
contribute to
a culture of
safe, high-
quality,

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:

• Descrip=on of
how the MSN
project will
promote
efficiency or
cost savings
within the
healthcare
environment

• Explana=on of
how the
project will
contribute to a
culture of safe,
high-quality,
person-
centered care

6

MSN
Project:
Financial
Manage
ment

50 Points 46 Points 42 Points 0 Points

Dis=nguished
presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

• Concise
synopsis of
financial
expenses
associated
with the MSN
Project, as well
as any revenue
(if applicable)
which may be
realized

• Iden=fica=on
and
descrip=on of
two specific
variables
which may
influence the
financial
aspect of the
project

• Discussion of
strategies to
address each

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

• Concise
synopsis of
financial
expenses
associated with
the MSN
Project, as well
as any revenue
(if applicable)
which may be
realized

• Iden=fica=on
and descrip=on
of two specific
variables which
may influence
the financial

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

• Concise
synopsis of
financial
expenses
associated
with the MSN
Project, as
well as any
revenue (if
applicable)
which may be
realized

• Iden=fica=on
and
descrip=on of
two specific
variables
which may
influence the
financial
aspect of the
project

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:

• Concise
synopsis of
financial
expenses
associated with
the MSN
Project, as well
as any revenue
(if applicable)
which may be
realized

• Iden=fica=on
and descrip=on
of two specific
variables which
may influence
the financial
aspect of the
project

• Discussion of
strategies to
address each of
the two Conclusio

n
20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points

7

Conclusio
n Dis=nguished

presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

• Concluding
statements
regarding
responsibl
e use and
manageme
nt of
resources

• Concluding
statements
regarding
financial
manageme

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

• Concluding
statements
regarding
responsible
use and
manageme

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

• Concludin

g
statement
s
regarding
responsibl
e use and
managem
ent of
resources

• Concludin

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:

• Concluding
statements
regarding
responsible
use and
manageme
nt of
resources

• Concluding
statements
regarding
financial MSN

Project
30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points

8

MSN
Project
Financial
Manage
ment
Table

Dis=nguished
presenta=on of
informa=on evidenced
by all of the following
content areas covered
in a comprehensive
and concise manner:

The financial
management table:

• Is included
as an
appendix to
the
assignment
paper

• Includes a
completed
ac=on plan
for the
MSN
project

• Documents
resources
needed to
carry out

the ac=on
plan

• Documents
forecasted

Presenta=on of
informa=on
exceeds
expecta=ons
evidenced by
most content
covered in a
comprehensive
and concise
manner, but
with one area
where coverage
is superficial:

The financial
management table:

• Is included
as an
appendix to
the
assignment
paper

• Includes a
completed
ac=on plan
for the MSN
project

• Documents
resources
needed to
carry out

Proficient
presenta=on of
informa=on
evidenced by content
covered in a limited
or superficial manner
in two or more of the
content areas:

The financial
management
table:

• Is included
as an
appendix
to the
assignmen
t paper

• Includes a
completed
ac=on
plan for
the MSN
project

• Document
s
resources
needed to
carry out
the ac=on

Presenta=on of
informa=on needs
improvement as
evidenced by content
that is missing or
unsaKsfactory in one
or more of the content
areas:
The financial
management table:

• Is included
as an
appendix to
the
assignment
paper

• Includes a
completed
ac=on plan
for the MSN
project

• Documents
resources
needed to
carry out
the ac=on
plan

• Documents
forecasted
cost for

Graduate
-level

20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points

9

Graduate
-level
WriKng
Style

Dis=nguished
graduate-level wri=ng
style is evidenced by
mee=ng all of the
following criteria with
0-1 errors total:
• Correct use of

spelling, grammar,
punctua=on,
sentence and
paragraph
structure

• Clarity,
organiza=on, and
logical flow of
ideas within
wri=ng

• Scholarly,
professional
wri=ng tone with
no use of first
person

• Synthesis of
informa=on is
present with no
more than one
short direct quote
(15 words or less)

• Correct APA
format for the
following:

o Page

numbering
o Font style and

size

Graduate-level
wri=ng style exceeds
expecta=ons as
evidenced by
mee=ng the
following criteria
with 2-4 errors total:
• Correct use of

spelling, grammar,
punctua=on,
sentence and
paragraph
structure

• Clarity,
organiza=on, and
logical flow of
ideas within
wri=ng

• Scholarly,
professional
wri=ng tone with
no use of first
person

• Synthesis of
informa=on is
present with no
more than one
short direct quote
(15 words or less)

• Correct APA format
for the following:
o Page

numbering
o Font style and

size

Proficient
graduate-level
wri=ng style is
evidenced by
mee=ng the
following criteria
with 5-7 errors,
total:
• Correct use of

spelling,
grammar,
punctua=on,
sentence and
paragraph
structure

• Clarity,
organiza=on, and
logical flow of
ideas within
wri=ng

• Scholarly,
professional
wri=ng tone with
no use of first
person

• Synthesis of
informa=on is
present with no
more than one
short direct
quote (15 words
or less)

• Correct APA
format for the
following:

Graduate-level
wri=ng style needs
improvement as
evidenced by mee=ng
the following criteria
with 8 or more errors,
total:
• Correct use of

spelling, grammar,
punctua=on,
sentence and
paragraph
structure

• Clarity,
organiza=on, and
logical flow of
ideas within
wri=ng

• Scholarly,
professional
wri=ng tone with
no use of first
person

• Synthesis of
informa=on is
present with no
more than one
short direct quote
(15 words or less)

• Correct APA format
for the following:
o Page

numbering
o Font style and

size Quality of
Literature
Support

0 Points Deducted 4 Points Deducted

A minimum of 4
peer-reviewed
scholarly sources,
current within five
years, are integrated
within the

The assignment fails
to meet the
requirement noted
for quality of
literature support.

Assignm
ent

0 Points Deducted 4 Points Deducted

10

Assignm
ent
Length
Expecta
Kons

The length of the
assignment meets the
criteria:

Minimum of 3 pages in
length;

Maximum of 5 pages
in length.

(Not including the

The assignment fails to
meet the requirement
for length.

11

Purpose
• Course Learning Outcomes
• Total Points Possible: 200 Points
• Assignment Overview
• Assignment Instructions
• Assignment Criteria
• Grading Rubric