The purpose of the evidence-based Capstone Project is for the student to identify a significant nursing problem/need in their area of specialization, to analyze existing evidence, to propose an evidence-based best practice or solution to resolve the problem/need, if appropriate to implement the proposed best practice/solution, and to perform an assessment of knowledge acquisition. The topic area that the student chooses will have a rural or vulnerable population focus/application and a focus relevant to their FNP role, unless otherwise noted. TOPIC AND BLUEPRINT ALREADY IN ATTACHMENT!! Introduction (one to two paragraphs) II. Problem Identification and Purpose of the Project (4-5 pages) A. Describe the problem/need B. Justify the significance of the problem/need C. Discuss current approaches to the problem/need D. Describe the characteristics of the environment within which the problem/need exists i. Describe the setting ii. Describe the population affected by the problem/need III. Reference List IV. APA Format
