The capstone project is completed and developed as a scholarly paper. This is a final project designed to apply skills learned in the program. Students will build on previously completed work in the required sections. Include a clear, problem statement. Establish synthesis of literature and evidence-based practice in all content sections. Apply concepts of cultural competency and cultural literacy within the background section and Purpose or Aims of the Study section. Integrate thorough discussion of effective collaboration of the advanced nursing role through leadership, collaboration and improving outcomes in the proposed interventions section. Apply ethical reasoning and integrate advocacy and decision making within the methods/design/sampling section. Throughout the paper, develop critical, relevant, and consistent connections between evidence and the thesis.
The capstone project includes the following sections:
Title page
Abstract
Background & Significance
Literature Review
Supporting Evidence
Purpose or Aims of the Study
Theoretical Model or Framework
Methods/Design/Sampling
Proposed Interventions
Expected Results/Outcomes
Anticipated Conclusion
Possible Limitations
Potential Implications to Practice
References
Poster
Appendices