Capstone Project Topic Selection And Approval

In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an inter-professional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

Note

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic.

Include the following:

1. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative inter-professional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.
2. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative inter-professional team project can be observed.
3. A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative inter-professional team project.
4. Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative inter-professional team project.
5. Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

Instructions

You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

Mental health diagnosis

1. List the signs and symptoms that point to a mental health diagnosis in the case.
2. Describe the other case details you would need to know for treatment planning and explain your reasoning.
3. List and describe the treatment interventions you would use for this case and explain your reasoning.

Note

300 words

A Persuasive Full-Speech Outline

Instructions

Using the persuasive full-speech outline created for the Unit 6 discussion, review the instructor and/or peer feedback to finalize the persuasive speech outline for submission. Consider this feedback to address your challenges and revise. Revisions are a key step in the speech writing process.

Be sure to take this step.

The outline should be written in the full-speech outline method using one of the persuasive organizational patterns (Problem-Solution, Cause-Effect, or Monroe’s Motivated Sequence). The outline should have enough content to deliver an 8-10 minute persuasive speech, which you will complete in Unit 7. (Please view the sample outline attached here for more guidance on building this assignment.).

Step 1:  Finalize the Persuasive Full-Speech Outline

The outline should include the following:

• Specific Purpose
• Central Idea (aka: Thesis Statement or Preview Statement)
• Introduction– capture attention, establish YOUR speaker credibility, preview the speech
• Body– key points (minimum of 3), transitions between main points, supporting materials from at least 3 sources including in-text references to the sources.
• Conclusion – signal the end, summarize main points
• Researched supporting material references (minimum 3) – include works cited at the end of your outline, use APA format.
• Identification of a presentation aid(visual)
• Use persuasive techniques and language

Step 2:  Complete the Reflection Questions

Answer the following reflection questions, in addition to the finalized persuasive speech outline. You can include the answers at the end of your works cited:

1. What types of persuasion did you choose to include? Why? How would they best persuade your target audience?
2. What challenges did you have crafting our outline? How did you overcome them?
3. What do you think is the strength of this outline? Why?

Planning a Computer Purchase

For this assignment, you will research your computer needs and components for a computer system that meets those needs and complete a template to summarize your research.

Perform a web search for articles that will help you choose the right computer based on how you plan to use the device. Review at least three different articles of your choice and identify the computer specifications. (You will list references for all three articles within your template using APA citations.)

Perform a web search for companies that offer customizable computer builds. Be sure to use keywords for your computer preference to help narrow down the search. For example, you may search for “build a custom laptop.”

Choose a company to start your custom computer build.

Using the customizable option, play with the different options available per hardware piece and select the item that best suits your personal needs. Identify the price of the different hardware parts that are needed for your device.

Hint:

Consider how you plan to use the computer as you select the necessary options. If you are a gamer, what do you need to play your favorite game? If you create videos, what do you need to process high-quality videos? What speed is required to efficiently complete common tasks? Think about what you really need from your system.

Complete the table in the template, adding the choices you made, why you chose the items, and how much each item costs.

Note

Be sure to cite each source you used in your research with a reference in APA format.