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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: The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project will be the focus of the change proposal. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed. A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project. Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project. Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice. 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). Rubic_Print_Format Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points NRS-493 NRS-493-O501 Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval 50.0 Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (89.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned Content 80.0% Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal 5.0% The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed 10.0% The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is omitted. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented but is largely incomplete. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Detailed Description of Project Topic 15.0% A description of the project topic is omitted. A description of the project topic is presented but is largely incomplete. A description of the project topic is presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. A description of the project topic is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. A detailed description of the project topic is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Effect of Identified Problem or Issue 15.0% Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is omitted. Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented but is largely incomplete. Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice 15.0% Significance of topic and its implications for nursing practice is omitted. Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete. Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice 15.0% A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice is omitted. Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete. Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed. Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support. Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident. Peer-Reviewed Articles 5.0% Fewer than six peer-reviewed articles are presented. Fewer than seven peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only five articles meet the assignment criteria. Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only six articles meet the assignment criteria. Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only seven articles meet the assignment criteria. Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented, and each article clearly meets the assignment criteria. Organization, Effectiveness, and Format 20.0% Thesis Development and Purpose 5.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Argument Logic and Construction 5.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 2.0% Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 3.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Total Weightage 100%