In collaboration with your approved course mentor, you will identify a specific evidence-based
practice proposal topic for the capstone project. Consider the clinical environment in which you
are currently working or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical
practice problem, an organizational issue, a quality improvement suggestion, a leadership
initiative, or an educational need appropriate to your area of interest as well as your practice
immersion (practicum) setting. Examples of the integration of community health, leadership,
and an EBP can be found on the “Educational and Community-Based Programs” page of
the Healthy People 2020 website.
Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Make sure to include
the following:
1. The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need that will be the focus of
the project
2. The setting or context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational
need can be observed.
3. A description providing a high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion, 5
initiative. or educational need
4. Impact of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work
environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.
5. Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and its
implications to nursing.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic
You are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed articles. Plan your time
accordingly to complete this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.