1. In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns with their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

CAPSTONE TOPIC: PREVENTION OF FALLS IN THE ELDERLY IN THE HEALTH CARE SETTING.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:

1. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project will be the focus of the change proposal.
2. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.
3. A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
4. Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
5. Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

You are required to cite a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the 7TH EDITION APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

INSTRUCTION:  QUESTION 2 SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN ANOTHER ATTACHMENT, IT DOES NOT REQUIRE YOU TO USE THE RUBRIC, REFERENCES USED SHOULD BE WRITTEN BELOW THE QUESTION. THE TOPIC IS; Prevention of falls in the elderly in the healthcare settings. (NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT COPY QUESTION 1 FOR ME AS QUESTION 2, THE SCHOOL TURN IT IN WILL NOT ACCEPT THAT, IT WILL COME OUT AS PLAGIARISM)

QUESTION 2. In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. (REFER TO THE ABOVE TOPIC ON FALL) Write a 150-250 word summary explaining which category your topic and intervention are under (community or leadership).