DIVISION of NURSING NR 880 / 890 / 910 DNP CAPSTONE
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ABSTRACT |
Provides overall understanding of the paper succinctly Word limit of 150 words is observed |
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ACKNOWLEGEMENTS |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM |
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INTRODUCTION Statement of the Problem BACKGROUND of the PROBLEM SIGNIFICANCE of the PROBLEM TARGET POPULATION / LOCATION Evidence of Scope of Problem Effects on Individuals or Health Care Systems PROBLEM STATEMENT PICOT |
Introductory overview clearly explaining the topic Justifies the rational and need for the critical literature review as it relates to the evidenced based practice change project Identifies why this project is important Clearly identifies target population and stake holders. Include data of your healthcare site Market Analysis Strategic Analysis Readiness for Change Problem Statement: written concisely and accurately Documents clinical question to be answered throughout the capstone Objectives with measurable objectives. The PICOT question is clearly identified as a full statement Including population, intervention, comparative group, measurable outcomes and anticipated timeframe |
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CONCEPTUAL / THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK |
Description of the theoretical framework to be used for the project Elaborate on how this framework is appropriate for your capstone project. |
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DEFINITION of TERMS |
Define the terms or variables that are specific to this project. Identify the conceptual definition and the operational definition of each term. |
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CHAPTER 2 – CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE EVIDENCE |
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INTRODUCTION SEARCH STRATEGIES AND YIELD INCLUSION / EXCLUSION CRITERIA LEVEL OF EVIDENCE EVALUATION AND SYNTHESIS OF LITERATURE TABLE OF EVIDENCE |
Overview of the PICOT question and project Discuss: historical developments, attempts to address the problem outcomes of interventions Discuss databases used, descriptive search words, inclusion and exclusion criteria Identify Level of Evidence Used Define each level When critiquing studies, include level and strength of evidence to analyze and integrate guidelines Thorough review of current literature with synthesis of evidence supporting the clinical question and project Identify gaps in literature Summary of the Literature Table of Evidence of all supporting articles, place as an Appendix at the end of paper Authors / Title / year of publication/ level/ design/ location Sample / method/ setting /purpose / instruments / results and conclusions |
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NATIONAL GUIDELINES |
Relevant description of process for national / institutional guidelines review for content that is appropriate to the problem. If national guidelines do not exist, include regional and / or local guidelines |
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CHAPTER 3 – METHODOLOGY and IMPLEMENTATION |
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STUDY DESIGN CLEAR OBJECTIVES MEASURABLE OUTCOMES PROJECT PLAN SAMPLE / SAMPLING ORGANIZATION / SETTING DATA COLLECTION / DATA PRIVACY KEY PERSONNEL IRB IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION / ANALYSIS OF DATA MEASUREMENT TOOLS RISKS / BENEFIT ANALYSIS POTENTIAL BARRIERS ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS EVALUATION TIMEFRAME SUSTAINABILITY NURSING IMPLICATIONS BUDGET |
Describe in detail your plan for addressing the issue The plan is appropriate for the objectives with a clear rationale for the measurable outcomes. Identify the process and method for implementation of your projects Identify your population and the method of your sampling Assessment of the organization where the project will have completed, include readiness for change/ facilitators or barriers/ risk / unintended consequences Describe method for data collection, privacy and security of information collected Identify key personnel, stake holders within Acknowledge if approval from the IRB is required from the cooperating institution and / or Dominican College Describe the process for obtaining IRB if warranted. Attach a copy of the approved IRB consent form as an appendix. Clearly document how you plan to complete the analysis of data. The evaluation has a clear link to your above stated objectives. Identify the Statistical Analysis used and Psychometric properties of instruments used (Reliability and Validity) Measurement Tools are described, Letter of permission for use of tool is attached as an appendix Risks and benefits are identified. Identify potential barriers for implementation and sustainability Identify potential ethical considerations which may hinder implementation of project Evaluation of action plan is clearly delineated Timeframe is appropriate. Plan for sustainability is identified. Implications for nursing practice is examined. Anticipated budget and Resources Cost factors associated with the project including cost of program, strategies for avoidance of cost or savings associated with implementation of project |
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CHAPTER 4 - OUTCOMES / EVALUATION |
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INTRODUCTION OUTCOMES / RESULTS ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL IMPACT PRODUCT |
Short overview of what this chapter will include. In detail, describe the outcome or the results of your project, include specific data points Include actual or potential impact of individuals’/ health care delivery system or agency. Discuss the teaching plan/ community intervention or product information here include copy in appendix If outcome is media presentation, copy to be provided and included in nursing office |
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CHAPTER 5 – SUMMARY (CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE ACTION) |
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SUMMARY LIMITATIONS STRENGTHS RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS LITERATURE REVIEW |
Summarize the project including outcomes Identify limitations and strengths of the study Include concise, brief statement of recommendations and implications of your project. Link your conclusions outcomes to your literature review Describe recommendations for future actions based on above |
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AACN ESSENTIALS OF DOCTORAL EDUCATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ROLE OF DNP IN CAPSTONE |
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REFERENCES |
All studies and references discussed in paper are listed appropriately in Reference page in accordance to APA format |
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APA FORMAT |
Paper is written at a doctoral level, logical, complete, concise, well synthesized, grammatically correct follows strict APA Format |
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