Capstone Project Wk 3

DQ1: Post a draft of your PICOT question. This should be the same question you are using in your research paper. Give and receive feedback to refine your PICOT question. DQ2 Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. ASSIGNMENT 1:  Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project. Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale. After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning...
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Capstone Project Week 4

DQ1: Why is understanding the health care system at the local level important to consider when planning an EBP implementation? Conduct research and solicit anecdotal evidence from your course preceptor that you will take into consideration for your own change project.   DQ2:  Compare and contrast two change theories and/or nursing theories. Determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing your specific EBP intervention. Why? Has your preceptor used either theory, and to what result?   ASSIGNMENT 1: After working with your preceptor to assess organizational policies, create a list of measurable outcomes for your capstone project intervention. Write a list of three to five outcomes for your proposed intervention. Below each outcome, provide a two - three sentence rationale. The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan. APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.   ASSIGNMENT 2: In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes....
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Capstone Project Week 5

DQ1: Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal, and how you will go about securing that support?   DQ2:  Technology is integral to successful implementation in many projects, through either support or integration or both. Name at least one technology that could improve the implementation process and the outcomes of your capstone project change proposal. Do you plan to use this technology? If not, what are the barriers that prevent its use? ASSIGNMENT 1: Assess the culture of the organization for potential challenges in incorporating the nursing practice intervention. Use this assessment when creating the strategic plan. Discuss with your preceptor the culture of your organizations and what are the potential problems. Write a  strategic plan (150-250 words)...
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Capstone Project Wk 6

DQ1: After discussion with your preceptor discuss how leadership and economic models of a healthcare facility, optimize EBP to improve patient outcomes.   DQ2:  Discuss the highlights of your strategic plan and any modifications that need to be made. What additional information do you need to complete your capstone project paper what is your plan to attain that?   ASSIGNMENT 1:  Work with your preceptor to assess the organization for required resources needed for the strategic plan if the change proposal were to be implemented. Review your strategic plan and determine what resources would be needed if the change proposal were to be implemented. Write a list of at least four resources you will need in order to implement your change proposal. The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan. 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,...
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Capstone Project Wk 7

DQ1:   Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your evidence-based change proposal. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your change proposal to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies change for each group? DQ2: In order to evaluate an evidence-based practice project, it is important to be able to determine the effectiveness of your change. Discuss one way you will be able to evaluate whether your project made a difference in practice. ASSIGNMENT 1: The assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.   Step 1) Review your strategic plan to implement the change proposal, the objectives, the outcomes, and listed resources.   Step 2) Develop a process to evaluate the intervention if it were implemented.   Step 3) Write a 150-250 word summary of the evaluation plan that will be used to evaluate your intervention. Address the following in your...
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Capstone Project Wk 8

DQ1: Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why?   DQ2:  Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to support positive outcomes in your project?   ASSIGNMENT 1: 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 2,500-4,000 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: Background Clinical problem statement. Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in...
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Bioreactions Essay

TASK 1 Bioreactions (i.e., fight, flight, freeze, or appease) include quick responses to stimuli or threats that are dangerous and fearful experiences, many of which are caused by social interactions. Bioreactions help the brain reinforce certain pathways. This is one way to learn. Some pathways then associate that past reaction with similar events. The fear response may then become associated with other non-fearful events. Because the brain is so good at making these associations, we are not even aware of the miscue. Bioreactions are automatic responses that happen within 11–14 milliseconds. In most cases, they are not under your control. However, you can learn to become aware of when you are experiencing a bioreaction by paying attention to what is going on in your body. To become aware of your bioreactions, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: What event/experience led to the bioreaction? What emotions did you feel? How did your body react? What, if anything, did you do...
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