nursing (TRANS POST RES)
Poster Guidelines
Students will complete this assignment in groups of 6-8. Students may select their own groups;
however, all group members must be from the same course section. In most cases, each group member
will receive the same grade for the assignment. However, an individual's grade may be lowered
based upon evidence and/or feedback from other group members.
If the poster presentation is not done virtually, then the cost of printing the posters and any
handouts is shared by the group, not paid for by the GW SON. General guidelines for the assignment can be found below.
Students will select a topic of interest from the approved nursing/healthcare topics list and develop
a professional poster and a 3-5 minute presentation. The topics list is derived from AACN's
Essentials of Baccalaureate Education. The poster development and presentation is a rigorous and
scholarly project, which should reflect integration and synthesis of knowledge, skills, theories, and
concepts learned in the BSN program. Students may select a topic of special interest or a clinical
issue/concern. All topics must be supported by current nursing research and evidence based
practice.
Please refer to the course syllabus for when the poster draft is due; each group should submit their
draft to the discussion board by the due date listed on the course syllabus. Then, students will
provide critique for (as well as acknowledgment of good work) as a learning experience for both
sides of the interaction. Guidelines for professional critique techniques and etiquette will be posted
in the associated discussion board.
Students will present their posters on the date listed on the course syllabus. Members of the
university community, relatives, friends, peers, preceptors, and guests will be able to view the poster
presentations. Students should use PowerPoint to develop their posters and must use the poster
template provided by the course instructor.
Poster Topic
Students will select ONE topic of interest from the list below and relate it to nursing practice.
• Patient Centered Care • Conflict Resolution • Leadership and Delegation • Legal Issues in Nursing • Ethical Issues/Decision Making • Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments • Quality, Improving Patient Health Outcomes, Patient Safety • Information Management and Application of Health Care Technology • Cultural Competency, Cultural Diversity, Vulnerable Populations • International Nursing and Global Health • Transition into Professional Practice • Genetics
Required Elements of the Poster Introduction
Introduce the problem or issue as it relates to nursing practice. Describe the significance of the
problem/issue and why it is important to explore/study. Review of Current Research/Literature
Complete a review of the current literature and best evidence based practice. Cite a minimum of 5
references from the nursing literature published within the last 5 years – all 5 must be
research/evidence based. Please note – editorials, textbooks and Wikipedia may not be used as
references. Application of Evidence Based Practice
After reviewing the most current research related to the issue/ problem, answer the following (each
should be included in a section of your poster and addressed in your presentation). Example: what
does the literature suggest as best practice to prevent medication errors and ensure quality patient
care in the emergency department?
• Clinical Practice: Based on your research, what did you conclude is the best nursing practice for this issue/problem?
• Education: What are the current guidelines for patient/family teaching for this problem/issue? What are the policies/guidelines for educating healthcare providers about care for this issue/problem? What are the guidelines or best practices to improve patient health outcomes?
• Research: What are the priorities for further study (from a nursing perspective) related to this problem?
Conclusion
Analyze and synthesize nursing implications from the research and evidence based practice related
to the specific issue/problem. Based on your research, what did you conclude is the best nursing
practice for this issue/problem? This section should summarize your poster's content, rather than
introduce new information. References
Develop a reference list of no less than of 5 references from the nursing literature – must be
published within the last 5 years. You may have more references, but at least 5 of them must be
from nursing journals. All references must be research/evidence based practice - editorials,
textbooks, and Wikipedia may not be used as references.
Poster Guidelines
• Students will prepare and develop their posters using the PowerPoint template provided by the course instructor.
• All poster topics must be approved by the course instructor. • Students will submit all poster drafts and final posters to their assigned course instructor by the due
dates outlined in the course syllabus. • The professional poster will be displayed at the Poster Presentation Session. • The poster must have a scholarly and professional appearance as well as adhere to APA formatting
guidelines. • The poster is a visual communication to get your message across with effective visual displays of data
and small blocks of supporting text. Think of your poster as an illustrated abstract. • Include all group members' names on the front of the poster. • Prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute verbal explanation. In making such a presentation, don't read the
poster. Instead, give the big picture, explain why the problem is important, and use the graphics on your poster to illustrate and support your findings and recommendations.