Capstone Project Change Proposal

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.

Benchmark – Capstone Project Change Proposal – Rubric

Revision Evident 8 points

Criteria Description

Revisions are incorporated as directed by instructor.

5. Target 8 points

All revisions are incorporated. The revision greatly improves the accuracy and clarity of the project.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

The key aspects were revised. The revision generally improves the accuracy and clarity of the project.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

Most key aspects were revised. Some aspects are still vague or contain minor inaccuracies.

2. Insufficient 6 points

Revision is incomplete. Many aspects are still incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Revision is omitted.

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Background 8 points

Criteria Description

Include the background of the clinical problem.

5. Target 8 points

The background of the clinical problem is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

The background of the clinical problem is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

The background of the clinical problem is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

The background of the clinical problem is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The background of the clinical problem is missing.

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Clinical Problem Statement (B) 8 points

Criteria Description

Include the clinical problem statement. (C4.2)

5. Target 8 points

The clinical problem statement is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

The clinical problem statement is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

The clinical problem statement is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

The clinical problem statement is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The clinical problem statement is missing.

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Purpose 8 points

Criteria Description

Explain the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care

system.

5. Target 8 points

An explanation of the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing

health care system is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

An explanation of the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing

health care system is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

An explanation of the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing

health care system is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

An explanation of the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing

health care system is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

An explanation of the purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing

health care system is missing.

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PICOT Question 8 points

Criteria Description

Provide the PICOT question and details.

5. Target 8 points

PICOT question is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

PICOT question is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

PICOT question is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

PICOT question is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

PICOT question is missing.

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Literature Search Strategy 8 points

Criteria Description

Explain the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project.

5. Target 8 points

An explanation of the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

An explanation of the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

An explanation of the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

An explanation of the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

An explanation of the literature search strategy employed in the student’s project is missing.

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Synthesis of Literature Review 8 points

Criteria Description

Describe the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project.

5. Target 8 points

A synthesis of themes of literature is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

A synthesis of themes of literature is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

A synthesis of themes of literature is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

A synthesis of themes of literature is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A synthesis of themes of literature is missing.

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Applicable Change or Nursing Theory (B) 8 points

Criteria Description

Describe the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project. (C1.3)

5. Target 8 points

A description of the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project is thorough and

accurate.

4. Acceptable 7.12 points

A description of the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 6.32 points

A description of the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project is present but lacks

detail.

2. Insufficient 6 points

A description of the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project is inaccurate or

incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A description of the applicable change or nursing theory utilized in the student’s project is missing.

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Implementation Plan and Outcome Measures 16 points

Criteria Description

Describe the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures.

5. Target 16 points

A description of the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 14.24 points

A description of the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 12.64 points

A description of the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 12 points

A description of the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A description of the proposed implementation plan with outcome measures is missing.

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Evaluation Nursing Intervention (B) 16 points

Criteria Description

Outline plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention. (C2.5)

5. Target 16 points

An outline of the plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention is thorough and accurate.

4. Acceptable 14.24 points

An outline of the plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention is mostly detailed.

3. Approaching 12.64 points

An outline of the plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention is present but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 12 points

An outline of the plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention is inaccurate or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

An outline of the plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention is missing.

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Potential Barriers 8 points

Criteria Description

Identify potential barriers to plan implementation, and discuss how these could be overcome.

5. Target 8 points