The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment
CAP Instructions and Rubric
Description: The Clinical Application Project (CAP) is an opportunity for the BSN student to identify an issue, topic, or challenge that is relevant to their Role Transition clinical placement. The student will examine the research related to their topic and investigate the literature regarding a potential solution for, or intervention to improve, the issue. The student then creates a final project, intervention, or solution to their identified topic. They will present their work in a professional paper and electronic poster which will be presented via video. The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment.
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Step-by-step directions:
- Identify a problem, issue, concern, or area for improvement relevant to your clinical setting. Consult with your RN preceptor and ResU clinical faculty regarding your topic. Your clinical faculty must approve the topic before work is initiated.
- Educate yourself about the importance of your topic to nursing and your particular clinical placement. Whenever possible, you will want to include facts, statistics etc. relevant to your
- Critically analyze the literature related to the area of concern.
- Identify possible solutions to the selected area of concern, based on the evidence in the literature.
- Review each for its strengths, weaknesses, and feasibility.
- Select one solution.
- Engage in the necessary work for this quality improvement project (e.g., develop a new form and identify approvals required for its use). Although students may not have enough time to actually implement their entire project or quality improvement activity, the final work product should clearly outline the plan for implementation, including a timeline. Students will provide evidence of their work by submitting the product of their (e.g., educational program outline, instructional pamphlet, nursing form, pocket resource, new policy, patient or family focused education, etc.)
The student will create an electronic poster which visually represents the clinical application project. The e-poster displays similar components as the paper, but in a very concise and visually pleasing design. Further guidelines and instructions for the e-poster are included in the document entitled “e-Poster Creation”.
The final paper and electronic poster are graded according to the specifics contained in the following grading rubric.The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment. Due to the pandemic, e-poster presentations will not take place on campus. Instead, students will present via video and upload to Brightspace.
CAP Instructions and Rubric
| Grading criteria for PAPER | Points | Comments |
| Introduction
· Introduces topic and provides overview of the issue (2 pts.) · Discusses why this issue is pertinent to the particular unit/organization and what led student to choose the topic (2 pts.) · Identifies unit, manager, etc. support for the project (1 pt.) · Identifies how the project will specifically benefit the unit/organization (2 pts.) |
/7 |
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| Literature review: topic/issue
· Includes two recent articles (less than 5-7 years) from professional nursing or health sciences journals (2 pts.) · For each article: provides brief summary and discusses how the article is pertinent and relevant to the topic/issue (4 pts./each article=8 total) |
/10 |
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| Literature review: solution/intervention
· Includes two recent (less than 5-7 years) articles from professional nursing or health sciences journals (2 pts.) · For each article: provides brief summary and discusses how the article is pertinent and relevant to the solution or interventions (4 pts./each article=8 total) · Articles support the student’s chosen solution or intervention (2 pts.) |
/12
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| Implementation/intervention
· Clearly describes final project or intervention (2 pts.) · Outlines specific steps to implement final project/solution, including timeline for how the project could be “rolled out” (4 pts.) · Discusses how the project will address/improve the clinical issue (2 pts.) · Discusses future follow-up, evaluation, and/or measurement of the impact of the project (3 pts.) |
/11
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| Paper mechanics
· Incorporates required content in a 4-5-page paper (not including title page and reference page) (2 pts.) · Follows correct APA:
· Writes clearly; uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; avoids first person voice (3 pts.) |
/10
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| Grading criteria for e-POSTER | Points | Comments |
| Topic/issue
· Clearly displays the topic or issue (2 pts.) · Includes general information about the topic or issue (2 pts.) * · Communicates specifics about why it is pertinent to the particular unit or organization (2 pts.) * · States institutional support (1 pt.) *If applicable, poster uses appropriate graphic or visual which conveys national or local data, trends, organization or unit statistics, etc. |
/7 |
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| Literature review of the topic/issue
· Includes literature support of the topic or issue (1 pt.) · Summarizes most important point(s) of each article (4 pts.) · Clearly connects authors with literature points (1 pt.) |
/6 |
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| Solution/intervention
· Clearly outlines solution and presents as feasible (3 pts.) · Includes literature support of chosen solution (2 pt.) · Clearly connects authors with solution literature (1 pt.) |
/6 |
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| Implementation
· Identifies and explains final project and attaches a copy of “work product” (in-service handouts, pamphlet, form, pocket card, for example) (4 pts.) · Specifically describes how the final project would be implemented, including timeline for “roll-out” (2 pts.) · Describes how the impact of the project could be measured or evaluated (2) · Addresses the future implications of the project for the unit and/or nursing in general (2 pts.) The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment. |
/10 |
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| e-Poster mechanics
· Professional looking: follows elements of e-poster construction; organized and clear layout that flows well (2 pts.) · Visually appealing: words and graphics are easy to see; appropriate use of color (2 pts.) · Student’s name, Resurrection University and project site are clearly identified (1 pt.) · Reference page is complete, in proper APA format, and submitted with the e-poster (1 pt.) |
/6 |
TOTAL /85
CAP e-Poster Creation & Presentation Guidelines
Poster presentations share research and clinical projects. Your electronic (e-) poster will present key elements of your Clinical Application Project (CAP).
- The CAP e-poster is to be designed on a PowerPoint template, but not printed. You will simply submit the PowerPoint file to the Brightspace submission folder.
- If you are unfamiliar with creating a scientific poster, instructions are outlined at the bottom of this document. It’s easier than you think. Because you are limited by space in the poster format, you must be clear and concise in your writing.
- Refer to the CAP rubric for all necessary requirements.
General guidelines for e-poster:
- The e-poster should look neat, professional, and visually appealing
- Use a simple font (like Arial), no smaller than size 32; larger for section headings and even larger for title/presenter name
- Regarding text:
- Labels or headings should be clear and easy to understand.
- Select contrasting colors; darker letters are effective when used on a light background & vice versa.
- Text should be brief and to the point; use short sentences or phrases to summarize key points; bullet points work well. The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment.
- If you are planning to use charts or graphs on your poster:
- Visual data help to express ideas; graphics should be understandable.
- Keep it simple; don’t overwhelm the audience with too many numbers.
- Make sure there is a clear caption so the reader understands the significance.
- Assure consistency in use of format.
- Check and double check
Reminders:
- Include any form, brochure, or handout you develop as part of the project.
- A reference page in APA format must be submitted with your e-poster. The reference page should include at least the journal articles that were discussed in the literature reviews of the clinical topic and solution.
Poster Instructions
- Open the poster template in the course shell (or find your own) and save it to your computer.
- Experiment with different colors, fonts, designs.
- Keep in mind the “general guidelines” listed above.
- Add your content, graphics, charts, etc.
- Save your work frequently as you create.
CAP Video Presentation
Due to the pandemic, we will not be able to gather for in-person poster presentations like we have in the past. Instead, students will create a video presentation of their Clinical Application Project and upload to Brightspace by the date listed in the syllabus/course calendar. This brief (no more than 4 minutes) presentation is an overview of your CAP. It will include the following:
- name and clinical location of your project
- why this is an important topic for your clinical area
- what your literature search revealed about the topic and the solution
- how you would specifically implement your project
- what future benefits this project could have on nursing
Be sure and present professionally, as if you were in front of a live audience. This means: well-groomed, including hair pulled back, minimal makeup/jewelry; maintains eye contact with camera; stands still/camera does not sway; speaks clearly and audibly; knowledgeable and confident about project
This video presentation is worth 10 points. See CAP Video Presentation grading rubric (in Brightspace) so you understand how points are allocated. The Clinical Application Project (CAP) Assignment