PICOT: In adult patients without a history of cardiovascular disease, how does the 12-hour fasting Myeloperoxidase lab test predict a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) compared to the generic 8-hour fasting lipids bloodwork over a 6-month period of time?

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1. Assignment Prompt (Directions for entire assignment)

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:

  1. Title page
  2. Abstract (see number 3)
  3. Background & Significance
  4. Literature Review
  5. Supporting Evidence
  6. Purpose or Aims of the Study
  7. Theoretical Model or Framework
  8. Methods/Design/Sampling
  9. Proposed Interventions
  10. Expected Results/Outcomes
  11. Anticipated Conclusion
  12. Possible Limitations
  13. Potential Implications to Practice
  14. References
  15. Poster (see number 2)
  16. Appendices

Expectations

  • Length: 15 pages
  • Format: APA 7th ed.
  • Research: Minimum of five scholarly references from within the last five years
  • File Title: Save the file with Last name_Capstone_mmddyyyy  (example: Ramira_Capstone_01032015)

2. Assignment Prompt (Part of the Capstone paper)

Resource: Poster Template Example

Resource: Scientific Poster Design (Cornell U)

Resource: How to create an effect Poster Presentation (O. Sherman)

The purpose of this assignment is to create a poster that will present the visual and graphic presentation of the capstone project. Poster presentation should clearly articulate what you did, how you did it, why you did it, and what it contributes to your field and the larger field of human knowledge. This assignment is due in week seven and must be presented by the student.

Create your poster per guidance and approval from your capstone course faculty (template provided above). Follow the poster template as outlined and review the recommended resources in creating your poster.

What goals should you keep in mind to construct a poster?

  • Clarity of content. Decide on a small number of key points that you want your viewers to take away from your presentation and articulate those ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Visual interest and accessibility. The viewers should notice and take interest in your poster so that they will pause to learn more about your project, and you will need the poster’s design to present your research in a way that is easy for those viewers to make easy sense of it.

From the capstone project, students will create an effective poster with the following information:

Title: Project Title

Authors: Your name, faculty advisor’s name

Background/Significance

Purpose or Aims of the Study

Methods/Design

Expected Results/Outcomes

Anticipated Conclusions

Potential Implications to Practice

Acknowledgements

Contact person: include email address

Expectations

  • Length: One page
  • Format: Poster Presentation
  • Research: At least one peer reviewed reference within the last 5 years

3. Assignment Prompt (Part of the Capstone paper)

Resource: Writing Scientific Abstracts (Purdue Owl). The purpose of this assignment is to write an abstract for your capstone project. The function of an Abstract is to provide a brief, descriptive summary of the essay/report. The function of an Abstract is to inform the reader of the contents of the report /essay so that the reader can see in advance the key areas covered and the main points of the argument. An Abstract clearly states the purpose and direction, the main arguments and the conclusions reached. It is a mini version of the paper. If writing an investigative report which includes research findings, then it is usual to include in the Abstract the aims or objectives, methods, findings or results, conclusions and implications.

Your capstone abstract must be approved by the Capstone Advisor and or Faculty Chair before the final draft.

Keep these guidelines for abstracts in mind:

  • Provides a professional, scholarly synopsis of the capstone project
  • States the purpose of the capstone clearly and succinctly
  • Provides a brief rationale for the capstone project.
  • Describes the design and methodology of the main activities of the project
  • Describes the expected results or the outcomes of the capstone.
  • Provides a summary statement that shows the possible implication of the capstone project to student’s clinical practice setting or profession.
  • Utilizes 250-300 words maximum, using 12 point font, either, Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier

Expectations

  • Due: Monday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: Maximum of 250-300 words
  • Format: APA 7th ed.
  • Research: At least one peer reviewed reference within the last 5 years