Capstone Project Topic Selection And Approval

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:

(my capstone project topic selected and approval is: For patients and healthcare workers in the hospital  does hand washing protocol  compared to an alcohol based solution  reduce hospital acquired infection  within a period of stay in the hospital )

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,     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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer   to the directions in the Student Success Center.