The project focuses on a need of the unit/ agency where you practice. (This would focus on patien falls) It is a demonstration of how you have mastered the process improvement and evidence-based professional practice content grounded in the nursing process based on evidence from previous courses. The project will be presented in a scholarly paper that includes the following: Brief Description of the Practice SettingClear Definition of the Management or Leadership ProblemSignificance of the Problem for nursing practiceReview of the Literature Related to the Problem (supported by peer reviewed references)Proposed Interventions to Address the Problem include alternatives and why you chose one intervention over the other (supported by peer reviewed references)Resources required to implement personnel, equipment and fiscal, stakeholders, regulatory/ legal componentsPotential Barriers and how to overcomeHow you will evaluate your intervention -Specific, Measurable Goals or Outcomes includes timeframe and how you will measure them. Include any results if implemented and available. Use SMART goalsImpact of the Proposed Interventions anticipated if not implemented completelyHow will you disseminate your results after completion of the project?ConclusionAPA formatting should be followed in the paper. Clear and concise writing is critical to presenting your thoughts. The paper should be 8-10 pages excluding title page, references, and any appendices (if used) Include any handouts, PowerPoints that you might use in presenting and implementing thepaper. These will be considered appendices.
