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 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:

1. Background
2. Clinical problem statement.
3. Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system.
4. PICOT question.
5. Literature search strategy employed.
6. Evaluation of the literature.
7. Applicable change or nursing theory utilized.
8. Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures.
9. Discussion of how evidence-based practice was used in creating the intervention plan.
10. Plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention.
11. Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome.
12. Appendix section, if tables, graphs, surveys, educational materials, etc. are created.

Review the feedback from your instructor on the Topic 3 assignment, PICOT Question Paper, and Topic 6 assignment, Literature Review. Use this feedback to make appropriate revisions to these before submitting.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN to BSN

1.1:     Exemplify professionalism in diverse health care settings.

2.2:     Comprehend nursing concepts and health theories.

3.2:     Implement patient care decisions based on evidence-based practice.

  

  

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

· Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs.

· Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence.

· Appraise systematic reviews for translation science.

· Differentiate selected statistical methods for the purposes of translation science. 

· Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. 

· Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems.

· Formulate PICOT/PICoT questions relevant to advanced nursing practice. 

Preparing the Assessment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. 

1. Write a brief 1–2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each week. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.

2. Include the following sections in your Reflection.

1. Week 1

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original qualitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

2. Week 2

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original quantitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

3. Week 3

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise summaries of research evidence? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

4. Week 4

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– How has the course information influenced your understanding of descriptive statistics?

– How can you bring this information of statistical analysis to practice?

5. Week 5

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– In what ways did course information influence your understanding of parametric statistics?

– What goals will you set in accordance with what you have learned this week?

6. Week 6

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What was the most rewarding learning experience you had this week?

– How could you amplify the effectiveness of your skill in evidence synthesis and translation science?

7. Week 7

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– How has course information changed your ways of knowing?

– How does the knowledge gained advance your professional formation as a practice scholar?

8. Writing Organization and Mechanics

– Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

Requirements 

1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection 

2. Assesses own learning 

3. Assesses value of the learning experience

I ATTACHED EVERY WEEK DISCUSSION BOARD FOLLOWING THE GUIDE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND THE ATTACHED, YOU CAN COMPLETE EVERY WEEK. REMEMBER IS 1 TO 2 PARAGRAPH FOR EACH WEEK AND USE AT LEAST 5 SOURCES NO LATER THAN 5 YEARS. PLEASE COMPLETE EACH WEEK SEPARATED, EXAMPLE:

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

ETC.

Watch Frontline – Facing Death. (Links to an external site.)  PLEASE WATCH VIDEO FOR THIS ASSIGMENT.

Explain how advances in medical care have complicated the end of life decisions. Be sure to discuss the “broken survivors of intensive care.” This is a rather broad subject so feel free to explore a specific area.

Your explanation should be no less than two pages – double spaced. Be sure to include citations to your sources.

1. Due DateMonday, February 8, 20219:00 AMPoints Possible80
2. Week 5 Assignment – Learning Activity: SWOT Analysis
   Using the same health care organization identified in the first assignment, complete a SWOT analysis on the organization over all based on information you gathered when completing the first assignment. Use the provided template and submit the completed version.
   
   • SWOT Word Template [DOCX].
   • For more information on how to conduct a SWOT Analysis, you may want to watch the video, Conducting a SWOT Analysis.
     Be sure you SWOT Analysis includes each of the following:
     Step 1: Strengths
     First, identity one or two major competitors. Next, consider what does the company/product do better than (or at least equivalent to) the competition. This could be:
   • Specific product attribute advantage.
   • Brand perceived value.
   • Customer service of company.
   • Step 2: Weaknesses
     What does the company/product do that is not as good as the competition? How is this going to affect your customer’s sales?
     Thought needs to be given to how you can compensate for, or overcome these issues. What is the cost of overcoming these issues?
     Is it necessary to overcome the issues or are they something you can accept and deal with?
     Step 3: Opportunities
     What area of the market could you enter with some modifications to the product/service or company? The main elements here could include:
   • Change size, shape, or color.
   • Additional services.
   • New packaging.
   • Different distribution points.
   • New promotional focus.
   • Step 4: Threats
     What actions could threaten the product or standing in the market?
   • New competitor entry.
   • Major product failure.
   • Reduction in promotional spend.
   • Customer changes.
   • Changes in the market.

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 presentation. Include a description of the changes that were suggested by your preceptor before your presentation and how you incorporated that feedback. Describe how this interprofessional collaboration improved the effectiveness of your presentation. Include a description of the feedback and questions from your audience after your presentation, and how this experience will affect your professional practice in the future.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.