Assessment Description
Based on your Topic 7 Capstone Change Project Evaluation Plan, explain the dependent variable that is being measured and the independent variable that is being manipulated. Hypothesize the results of the manipulation of the independent variable and the change you expect to occur in the dependent variable.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN DQ Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Assessment Description
Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to support positive outcomes in your project?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN DQ Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Assessment Description
In this assignment, students will pull together the capstone project change proposal components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. For this project, the student will apply evidence-based research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue in future practice.
Develop a 2,500-3,000-word written project that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:
- Background of clinical problem
- Clinical problem statement (Topic 3 assignment)
- Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system (Topic 2 assignment
- PICOT question (Topic 3 assignment)
- Literature search strategy employed (Topic 4 assignment)
- Synthesis of literature review (Topic 6 assignment)
- Applicable change or nursing theory utilized (Topic 4 DQ 2)
- Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures (Topic 5 assignment)
- Plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention (Topic 6 assignment)
- Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome (Topic 5 DQ 2 and any other barriers that have not yet been considered)
Appendix section: Update the Capstone Change Project Evaluation plan developed in Topic 7 as needed. Include it as Appendix A. Additional items developed for your capstone project (i.e., patient or staff education materials, etc.) can also be attached but are optional.
Review the feedback from your instructor on the Capstone Project assignments submitted throughout the course and referenced above. Use this feedback to make appropriate revisions to these before submitting.
You are required to cite a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
1.3: Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base.
2.5: Develop a plan of care.
4.2: Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.3, 2.5, 3.3, 3.5, 4.2, 10.2, 10.3