Professional Context in NURS FPX 4900 Capella University Role of Literature and Evidence in Capstone Project Presentation

BSN-prepared nurses have many opportunities to reflect on their contributions to patient care outcomes during clinical experiences. After a patient care interaction, it is important to evaluate how well you addressed the criteria set for the nurse-patient interaction and consider future improvements. Research suggests that creating and sharing video reflections may enhance learning (Speed, Lucarelli, & Macaulay, 2018).

Preparation

This assessment requires you to prepare a 5–10 minute video reflection on your capstone clinical practicum experience. Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact DisabilityServices@Capella.edu to request accommodations. If you are unable to record a video, please contact your faculty member as soon as possible to explore options for completing the assessment. Complete the following preparatory activities:

• If necessary, set up and test your microphone or headset per the manufacturer
• Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is
• Consult the Campus resource Using Kaltura [PDF] for guidance on recording and uploading your assessment in the
• Begin developing your Some questions you might address in your reflection video are:
• What were your most important outcomes or findings?
• What challenges did you overcome throughout your project?
• How did your initial research and evidence base help you plan and execute your capstone project?

How were the outcomes similar to and different from your expectations?

• How did you feel your professional product turned out?
• What impacts of the implementation of your professional product did you observe?
• To what degree were you successful in using technology in your capstone project?
• How did organizational or governmental health policy impact the way in which you approached your project?
• What contributions did you make to your organization’s policies throughout the course of your project?
• In which areas do you feel you grew the most?
• How will your learning affect your professional practice and ability to implement ethical care in accordance with professional codes of conduct?
• What would you do differently if you could do the capstone project or program again?
• What accomplishment are you most proud of, within the context of the capstone or the program as a whole?
• Examine your capstone project through the lens of your initial plan and literature

Instructions

Use Kaltura to record a 5–10 minute video reflection addressing the following scoring guide grading criteria. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you know what is needed for a distinguished score:

• Reflect on how evidence and the literature were utilized to plan and implement a capstone project, as well as how project outcomes compared to initial predictions based on a review of the
• Reflect on the degree to which health care technology was successfully used to improve outcomes or communication to relevant stakeholders in the capstone
• Reflect on how organizational and governmental health policy influenced the planning and implementation of a capstone project as well as any contributions to policy development that the project
• Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the capstone project and the

BSN program, paying special attention to growth related to the provision of ethical care and demonstration of professional

• Communicate audibly and professionally, using proper grammar and including a reference list formatted in current APA

Important Note: You do not need to submit the transcript of your video, but do address each scoring guide criterion in the video, including a discussion of authors in the literature who support the ideas presented. Please submit a separate APA-formatted reference list for the resources discussed in your reflection.