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 need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.
Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.
Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.
A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice NRS-493 Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval.
A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.
You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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.
Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval – Rubric
Rubric Criteria
Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal
Criteria Description
Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal
5. Target
2 points
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
1.78 points
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
1.58 points
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
1.5 points
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted.
Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed
Criteria Description
Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed
5. Target
4 points
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
3.56 points
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
3.16 points
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
3 points
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented but is largely incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is omitted.
Detailed Description of Project Topic
Criteria Description
Detailed Description of Project Topic
5. Target
6 points
A detailed description of the project topic is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
5.34 points
A description of the project topic is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
4.74 points
A description of the project topic is presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
4.5 points
A description of the project topic is presented but is largely incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the project topic is omitted.
Effect of Identified Problem or Issue
Criteria Description
Effect of Identified Problem or Issue
5. Target
6 points
Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
5.34 points
Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
4.74 points
Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
4.5 points
Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented but is largely incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is omitted.
Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice
Criteria Description
Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice
5. Target
4 points
Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
3.56 points
Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
3.16 points
Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
3 points
Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Significance of topic and its implications for nursing practice is omitted.
Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice
Criteria Description
Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice
5. Target
4 points
Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
4. Acceptable
3.56 points
Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.
3. Approaching
3.16 points
Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.
2. Insufficient
3 points
Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice is omitted.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Criteria Description
Peer-Reviewed Articles
5. Target
2 points
Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented, and each article clearly meets the assignment criteria.
4. Acceptable
1.78 points
Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only seven articles meet the assignment criteria.
3. Approaching
1.58 points
Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only six articles meet the assignment criteria.
2. Insufficient
1.5 points
Fewer than seven peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only five articles meet the assignment criteria.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Fewer than six peer-reviewed articles are presented.
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
2.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience NRS-493 Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval.
4. Acceptable
2.49 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
2.21 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
2.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
2.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
2.49 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
2.21 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
2.1 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
Evidence
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
2.4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
2.14 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
1.9 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
1.8 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
Mechanics of Writing
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
2.4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
2.14 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
1.9 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
1.8 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
1.6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
1.42 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
1.26 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
1.2 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total40 points NRS-493 Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval
