This is a Writing-Intensive GCU course. The course combines scholarly
activities with clinical practice experiences designed to synthesize learning into the practice environment and impact
health outcomes. Students participate in planned, clinical experiences that refine professional competencies at the
baccalaureate level and enable students to integrate new knowledge and higher level skills to advance nursing practice.
Clinical practice hours will be dedicated to learning objectives in leadership and in community health. The professional capstone
project offers students the opportunity to propose a resolution to an issue or problem significant to nursing practice within a
clinical environment. Students identify, design, and propose an evidence-based solution within a health care organization with
guidance from faculty and a preceptor in the field. The proposal must reflect synthesis and integration of course content and
professional practice. Development of the capstone project is guided by the baccalaureate program student learning outcomes.
Clinical hours: 100. Combined ; 50 hours in leadership and 50 hours in community health.
Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 | 6 Answers
Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your capstone project change proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search.
Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 | 4 Answers
The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately ..
Assignment Version - 1
Planning is the key to successful completion of this course and program-related objectives. The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment requires early collaboration with the course faculty and your course preceptor. Students must establish a plan for successful completion of
The required 50 community direct clinical practice experience hours, 50 leadership direct clinical practice hours, and 25 indirect clinical experience hours.
Completion of work associated with pro..
Assignment Version - 2
Planning is the key to successful completion of this course and program-related objectives. The Individual Success Plan (ISP) assignment requires early collaboration with the course faculty and your course preceptor. Students must establish a plan for successful completion of
The required 50 community direct clinical practice experience hours, 50 leadership direct clinical practice hours, and 25 indirect clinical experience hours.
Completion of work associated with pro..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 1: Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in the Admission Wards
Assignment Version 2: Reducing Hospital Re-admission through Telemonitoring Service
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current ..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 3: Preventing Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) in the Labor and Delivery Unit
Assignment Version 4: Augmenting Personal Knowledge in Nursing Practice
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into cu..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 5: Working in Emergency Department
Assignment Version 6: Personal Strengths and Weaknesses while Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it a..
Two (2x) Final Reflective Journal Versions
Assignment Version 7: Dealing with Complexities in Healthcare System - (November 2019)
Assignment Version 8: Causes and Solutions to the Nursing Burnout - (November 2020)
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry i..
One (1x) Final Reflective Journal Version - Week Wise
Assignment Version 9: Developing various Skills to Provide Quality Healthcare Services
Students maintained and submitted weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to explore the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. This assignment combines those entries into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it applies to the Professional Capstone and Prac..
Assignment Version 1: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Assignment Requirement:
Review the feedback on the change proposal professional presentation and make required adjustments to the presentation. Present your evidence-based intervention and change proposal to an interprofessional audience of leaders and stakeholders. Be prepared to answer questions and accept feedback.
After presenting your capstone project change proposal, write a 250-350 word summary of the presentati..
Topic 10 Discussion Question 1 | 6 Answers
Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you to disseminate your new knowledge.
Topic 10 Discussion Question 2 | 9 Answers
Discuss why EBP is an essential component ..
Three (3x) Versions:
Assignment Version 1: Medical Errors due to Miscommunication
Assignment Version 2: Hospital-acquired Infections
Assignment Version 3: Pressure Ulcers
Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality im..
Two (2x) Versions:
Assignment Version 4: Depression and Obesity among Nursing home Residents
Assignment Version 5: Nurses' Working Conditions and their Morale
Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement co..
Assignment Version 1: (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections-CAUTI)
In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational nee..
Assignment Requirement:
In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal.
Write a 150-250 word summary explaining which category your topic and intervention are under (community or leadership).
Three Versions Included:
Version 1: (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections-CAUTI)
Version 2: Bedside Hand Off Between the Primary Nurses
Version 3: Surgical Nurses in The Perioperative Handoff..
Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 | 4 Answers
During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.
Topic 2 Discussion Question 2 | 3 Answers
What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue...
Assignment Version 2: (Nurse Burnout and Safe Quality Patient Care)
Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project.
Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice f..
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 | 3 Answers
Submit a summary of six of your articles on the discussion board. Discuss one strength and one weakness for each of these six articles on why the article may or may not provide sufficient evidence for your practice change.
Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 | 3 Answers
Name two different methods for evaluating evidence. Compare and contrast these two methods...
Assignment Version 1: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing interventio..
Assignment Version 2: Ways to Quit Smoking
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing intervention to a patient population not cu..
Assignment Version 3: Reducing Infections in the Dialysis Department
Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing intervention to a..
Assignment Version 1:
After working with your preceptor to assess organizational policies, create a list of measurable outcomes for your capstone project intervention. Write a list of three to five outcomes for your proposed intervention. Below each outcome, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 | 8 Answers
Why is understanding the health care system at the local level important to consider when planning an EBP implementation? Conduct research and solicit anecdotal evidence from your course preceptor that you will take into consideration for your own change project.
Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 | 5 Answers
Compare and contrast two change theories, and determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing your specific EBP intervention. Why? Has you..
Assignment Version 1: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. The ability to articulate research data and summarize relevant content supports the student's ability to further develop and synthesize the assignments that constitute the components of the capstone project.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
For this assignment, provi..
Assignment Version 2: Diabetes and Compliance with the Guidelines for Disease Management
In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. The ability to articulate research data and summarize relevant content supports the student's ability to further develop and synthesize the assignments that constitute the components of the capstone project.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
For this ass..
Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 | 5 Answers
Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal, and how you will go about securing that support?
Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 | 3 A..
Assignment Version 1: Nurse-Driven Protocol to Reduce CAUTI in The Acute Care Setting
Assess the culture of the organization for potential challenges in incorporating the nursing practice intervention. Use this assessment when creating the strategic plan.
Write a 150-250 word strategic plan defining how the nursing practice intervention will be implemented in the capstone project change proposal.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Assignment Version 2: Information Sharing through Electronic Health Record
Assess the culture of the organization for potential challenges in incorporating the nursing practice intervention. Use this assessment when creating the strategic plan.
Write a 150-250 word strategic plan defining how the nursing practice intervention will be implemented in the capstone project change proposal.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Assignment Version 3: Sustainable and Effective Working Environment
Assess the culture of the organization for potential challenges in incorporating the nursing practice intervention. Use this assessment when creating the strategic plan.
Write a 150-250 word strategic plan defining how the nursing practice intervention will be implemented in the capstone project change proposal.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Assignment Version 1: Resources
Work with your preceptor to assess the organization for required resources needed for the strategic plan if the change proposal were to be implemented. Review your strategic plan and determine what resources would be needed if the change proposal were to be implemented. Write a list of at least four resources you will need in order to implement your change proposal.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan...
Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 | 3 Answers
After discussion with your preceptor, name one financial aspect, one quality aspect, and one clinical aspect that need to be taken into account for developing the evidence-based change proposal. Explain how your proposal will directly and indirectly impact each of the aspects.
Topic 6 Discussion Question 2 | 6 Answers
Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your pro..
Assignment Version 1: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue, they have identified for their capstone project change proposal, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project.
A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in the evid..
Assignment Version 2: Nicotine Replacement Therapy: A Smoking Cessation Tool/Strategy
While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue, they have identified for their capstone project change proposal, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project.
A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known ..
Assignment Version 3: Sustainable and Effective Working Environment
Review your strategic plan to implement the change proposal, the objectives, the outcomes, and listed resources. Develop a process to evaluate the intervention if it were implemented. Write a 150-250 word summary of the evaluation plan that will be used to evaluate your intervention.
The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected...
Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 | 11 Answers
Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your evidence-based change proposal. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your change proposal to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies change for each group?
Topic 7 Discussion Question 2 | 4 Answers
In order to evaluate an evidence-b..
Assignment Version 1: Prevention of CAUTI – A Nurse-Driven Protocol
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 1,250-1,5..
Assignment Version 2: Issues of Medication Errors in Pediatrics
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 1,250-1,500 w..
Assignment Version 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy - A Smoking Cessation Tool/Strategy
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.
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Topic 8 Discussion Question 1 | 6 Answers
Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why?
Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 | 6 Answers
Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to support positive outcomes in your project?..