1. What are the main components of a capstone project in nursing? How do they differ from a traditional

research paper?

- A capstone project in nursing is a comprehensive and integrative assignment that requires students to apply

their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem or issue in their practice area. It usually consists of four

components: a proposal, a literature review, a project implementation, and an evaluation. A traditional

research paper, on the other hand, is a systematic and critical review of existing literature on a specific topic,

without necessarily involving any practical application or intervention.

- Answer: A proposal, a literature review, a project implementation, and an evaluation. A traditional

research paper is a systematic and critical review of existing literature.

2. What are some of the benefits of completing a capstone project for nursing students and professionals?

- Completing a capstone project can help nursing students and professionals to develop and demonstrate

their competencies in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership, collaboration,

communication, and innovation. It can also provide them with an opportunity to address a gap or need in

their practice area, contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice, and enhance their

professional development and career prospects.

- Answer: Developing and demonstrating competencies in evidence-based practice, quality improvement,

leadership, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Addressing a gap or need in practice area,

contributing to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice, and enhancing professional

development and career prospects.

3. What are some of the challenges or barriers that nursing students and professionals may encounter when

conducting a capstone project? How can they overcome them?

- Some of the challenges or barriers that nursing students and professionals may encounter when conducting

a capstone project include: selecting an appropriate topic and mentor, obtaining ethical approval and access

to the site or population, managing time and resources, collecting and analyzing data, disseminating the

results, and sustaining the change or impact. They can overcome them by: conducting a thorough literature

review and gap analysis, seeking guidance and feedback from their mentor and peers, following the ethical

principles and procedures, developing a realistic timeline and budget, using appropriate methods and tools

for data collection and analysis, presenting their findings in various formats and forums, and collaborating

with stakeholders to ensure the sustainability and scalability of their project.

- Answer: Selecting an appropriate topic and mentor, obtaining ethical approval and access to the site or

population, managing time and resources, collecting and analyzing data, disseminating the results, and

sustaining the change or impact. Conducting a thorough literature review and gap analysis, seeking guidance

and feedback from their mentor and peers, following the ethical principles and procedures, developing a

realistic timeline and budget, using appropriate methods and tools for data collection and analysis,

presenting their findings in various formats and forums, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the

sustainability and scalability of their project.