Defining and Refining the Problem You have now spent 3 full weeks working on an identified practice problem. You have spent time with your team and preceptor at your practicum site, and you have begun to evaluate the scope of the problem and need for change. Based on your experiences in these first 4 weeks, […]

MC is a Hispanic 53 y/o Mexican female dialysis patient. She is an undocumented immigrant whose dialysis should be three times a week but because of her legal status, she gets dialysis coming through the Emergency Department once or twice a week only. She lives with her husband and two adult children taking turns with […]

You are required to submit the Appendix A PET Process Guide document that details your goals for the term and gives dates for when you will accomplish each goal. To obtain a grade of Satisfactory for your enrollment in this course, you must show continued progress towards completion of the DNP project. Completing the requirements […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 Once you have selected a topic for your capstone project, you will need to examine research articles to explore viable solutions. The GCU Library has various resources to support students during this process. Based on the first letter of your first name, you are […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 Develop a PICOT question using your approved nursing practice problem. Post a draft of your PICOT question in the following format: In_______________(Population), how does _______________ (Intervention) compared to _______________ (Comparison) affect _______________ (Outcome) within______________(Time, optional)? This should be the same question you will be […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 Assess the culture of the clinical site/organization and organizational policies for potential challenges in implementing the nursing practice intervention. Why is understanding the health care system and clinical system at the local level important to consider when planning an EBP implementation? Initial discussion question […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 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. Based […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 After discussion with your preceptor, describe how leadership and economic models of health care can be used to optimize EBP to improve patient outcomes. Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 In order to evaluate an evidence-based practice project, it is important to be able to determine the effectiveness of your change. Based on faculty feedback from your Topic 5 implementation plan, make updates to your objectives and outcomes. List one objective and its associated […]

NRS465 Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 Based on your Topic 7 Capstone Change Project Evaluation Plan, explain the dependent variable that is being measured and the independent variable that is being manipulated. Hypothesize the results of the manipulation of the independent variable and the change you expect to occur in […]