Nursing Capstone

Module 1: Introduction and Identify Focus of Interest (Why)

Submit by 2359 CST Saturday of Module 1.

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Overview: Capstone Project – Outcomes and Content

In this assignment, you will identify and introduce your area of focus: Nursing Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner. After reviewing the articles for a particular issue you will introduce this issue and explain why this is important to you. Complete this provided template. Assignment due by 2359 CST Saturday of Module 1 to blackboard. Please refer to syllabus for late submission penalties. Your final Capstone Project will be an actual presentation that is presented to your co-workers, patients, etc. Please prepare early where and when you would like to present.

Objectives

· Identify interest and strengths.

· Select one of the 3 focus areas for Capstone Project

Rubric

Use this rubric to guide your work on the Week 2 assignment.

NOTE: All assignments and discussion posts are expected to be completed on time.

Tasks	Target	Acceptable	Unacceptable
Introduction of Focused Area: Nursing Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner	Clear statement of focused area of Nursing: Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner (40 points)	General statement of focused area of Nursing: Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner (20 point)	No clear statement of focused area of Nursing: Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner (0 points)
Introduction of Capstone project. Identify area of interest and why it is important.	Clear introduction of Capstone project with identified area of interest and strengths and why important. (60 points)	General statement of introduction of Capstone project with area of interest and why important. Missing identified area of interest or why important. (30 point)	Insufficient introduction of Capstone project, identified area, or why important. (0 points)

Introduction of Focused Area: Nursing Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner.

Introduction of Capstone Project. Identification of area of Interest and Strengths and why important.