Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your evidence-based change proposal. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your change proposal to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies…

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 outcome. How will you be able to evaluate whether or not…

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 the dependent variable. Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum…

Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have regarding professional presentations. Name one method for improvement for each of these, and discuss why it is important for you to improve on these skills based on self-awareness if you want to present your findings in a more formal setting. Initial discussion question posts should be…

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 on your assessment, identify two internal and two external stakeholders. Why…

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 format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and…

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 using in your “PICOT Question Development” assignment. Give and receive feedback…

The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) championed the goal that 90% of clinical decisions will be evidence-based by 2020. A recent systematic review of the published literature indicates that evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation remains deficient despite an ongoing effort to increase implementation. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from…

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 assigned the following GCU Library resource: A-F: GCU Library Nursing and…

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 posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at…