In this assignment, students will pull together the change proposal project components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course

Benchmark – Capstone Project Change Proposal
In this assignment, students will pull together the change proposal project components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. At the conclusion of this project, the student will be able to apply evidence-based
research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue in future practice.
Students will develop a 1,250-1,500 word paper that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:
Background
Problem statement
Purpose of the change proposal
PICOT
Literature search strategy employed
Evaluation of the literature
Applicable change or nursing theory utilized
Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures
Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome
Appendix section, if tables, graphs, surveys, educational materials, etc. are created
Review the feedback from your instructor on the Topic 3 assignment, PICOT Statement Paper, and Topic 6 assignment, Literature Review. Use the feedback to make appropriate revisions to the portfolio components before submitting.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Electronic Resource
1. Presenters’ Corner
View “Presenters’ Corner” on the Western Institute of Nursing website.

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e-Library Resource
1. Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step: Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Change
Review “Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step: Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Change,” by Gallagher-Ford, Fineout-Overholt, Melnyk, and Stillwell, from American Journal of Nursing (2011).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://gateway.ovid.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00000446-201103000-00031&LSLINK=80&D=ovft

2. Inside Looking In or Inside Looking Out? How Leaders Shape Cultures Equipped for Evidence-Based Practice
Review “‘Inside Looking In’ or ‘Inside Looking Out’? How Leaders Shape Cultures Equipped for Evidence-Based Practice,” by Halm, from American Journal of Critical Care (2010).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=105048910&site=eds-live&scope=site

3. Integrated Comprehensive Care – A Case Study in Nursing Leadership and System Transformation
Read “Integrated comprehensive care -A case study in nursing leadership and system transformation,” by Doyle, Evans, Gosse, Smith, and Wheatley from Nursing Leadership (2017).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=123799994&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Website
1. The Cochrane Collaboration Website
Explore The Cochrane Collaboration website. In particular, familiarize yourself with information for “Practitioners, Providers and Policymakers,” which offers numerous resources on evidence-based care.
http://www.cochrane.org/

Other
1. Practice Immersion Clinical Tools
The attached document contains all three required Practice Immersion Clinical Tools.
The “Practice Immersion Clinical Evaluation Tool – Student” will be completed by the student’s Course Mentor and the faculty at the course conclusion.
The “Practice Immersion Clinical Evaluation Tool – Mentor” will be completed by the student and submitted to the course faculty at the course conclusion. The “Practice Immersion Clinical Evaluation Tool – Agency” will be completed by both faculty and student in regards to the clinical site, and will also be submitted to course faculty at the course conclusion.
NRS-490-RS-PICET_EvalToolsCombined.docx
NOTE: This assignment is related to preterm capstone project