In this assignment, students will pull together the change proposal project components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. At the conclusion of this project, the student will be able to apply evidence-based research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue in future practice.
Students will develop a 1,250-1,500 word paper that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:

Background
Problem statement
Purpose of the change proposal
PICOT
Literature search strategy employed
Evaluation of the literature
Applicable change or nursing theory utilized
Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures
Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome
Appendix section, if tables, graphs, surveys, educational materials, etc. are created

Review the feedback from your instructor on the Topic 3 assignment, PICOT Statement Paper, and Topic 6 assignment, Literature Review. Use the feedback to make appropriate revisions to the portfolio components 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.

RUBRIC:

Background

Background section is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Problem Statement

Problem statement is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Change Proposal Purpose

Purpose of change proposal is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

PICOT

PICOT is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Literature Search Strategy

Literature search strategy is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Literature Evaluation

Literature evaluation is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Utilization of Change or Nursing Theory (2.2)

Theory utilization content is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Proposed Implementation Plan with Outcome Measures (3.2)

Implementation plan is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome (2.3)

Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation with a discussion component is present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Appendices Inclusive of Practice Immersion Clinical Documentation (1.2)

Appendices are present, complete, and incorporates additional relevant details and critical thinking to engage the reader.

Evidence of Revision

Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.