NR452 Capstone Course
RUA: Preparation Activity
Purpose
In preparation for completing the RUA- Capstone Evidence-Based Practice Paper the student will track and
analyze their individual performance on the integrated comprehensive assessments. The student will
apply critical thinking skills to prioritize their identified areas of opportunity. After identifying the priority
concept (topic) of opportunity, the student will identify strategies and resources that will promote NCLEX-
RN success and transition into practice.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO # 4 Integrate critical thinking, clinical reasoning skills, best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient/family preferences/values in the implementation of the nursing process. (PO# 4)
CO # 5: Explore the impact of professional standards, legislative issues, ethical principles, and values on
professional nursing, using data to monitor outcomes and improve quality and safety. (PO# 5, 6)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy
applies to this assignment.
Total points possible: 20 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with the course faculty member about any
assignment questions.
1) Track performance on the comprehensive assessments by logging NCLEX-RN Client Need Category
performance on the Individual Student ATI Assessment Trends: Longitudinal Performance tool (see
table on page 2).
2) Based on individual performance on the comprehensive assessments, analyze the performance
and prioritize the top concept (topic) of greatest opportunity.
3) Include the following criteria for the priority concept (topic): (The NCSBN NCLEX-RN Test Plan
will support this process)
a. Priority Concept (Topic)
• Identify the priority concept (topic) of opportunity based on the performance analysis.
• Provide a description of how the identified priority concept (topic) aligns with the NCLEX
Client Need Category/Subcategory definition in the NCLEX-RN Test Plan.
• Identify a minimum of two learning strategies that will support development of the identified
learning need.
➢ A learning strategy is a technique an individual can use to organize, retain, and apply
knowledge and skills to accomplish outcomes more effectively and efficiently in
their academic and professional journey.
• Identify a minimum of two resources to integrate into the NCLEX-RN Readiness plan that will
support development of the identified learning need.
4) APA Style and Organization
a. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
b. Submit at least three (3) scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years,
excluding the textbook, that will be used in the week 6 RUA: Capstone Evidence-Based Practice
Paper.
c. For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in
the online Chamberlain library.
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RUA: Preparation Activity
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RUA: Preparation Activity
Purpose
In preparation for completing the RUA- Capstone Evidence-Based Practice Paper the student will track and
analyze their individual performance on the integrated comprehensive assessments. The student will
apply critical thinking skills to prioritize their identified areas of opportunity. After identifying the priority
concept (topic) of opportunity, the student will identify strategies and resources that will promote NCLEX-
RN success and transition into practice.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO # 4 Integrate critical thinking, clinical reasoning skills, best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient/family preferences/values in the implementation of the nursing process. (PO# 4)
CO # 5: Explore the impact of professional standards, legislative issues, ethical principles, and values on
professional nursing, using data to monitor outcomes and improve quality and safety. (PO# 5, 6)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy
applies to this assignment.
Total points possible: 20 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with the course faculty member about any
assignment questions.
1) Track performance on the comprehensive assessments by logging NCLEX-RN Client Need Category
performance on the Individual Student ATI Assessment Trends: Longitudinal Performance tool (see
table on page 2).
2) Based on individual performance on the comprehensive assessments, analyze the performance
and prioritize the top concept (topic) of greatest opportunity.
3) Include the following criteria for the priority concept (topic): (The NCSBN NCLEX-RN Test Plan
will support this process)
a. Priority Concept (Topic)
• Identify the priority concept (topic) of opportunity based on the performance analysis.
• Provide a description of how the identified priority concept (topic) aligns with the NCLEX
Client Need Category/Subcategory definition in the NCLEX-RN Test Plan.
• Identify a minimum of two learning strategies that will support development of the identified
learning need.
➢ A learning strategy is a technique an individual can use to organize, retain, and apply
knowledge and skills to accomplish outcomes more effectively and efficiently in
their academic and professional journey.
• Identify a minimum of two resources to integrate into the NCLEX-RN Readiness plan that will
support development of the identified learning need.
4) APA Style and Organization
a. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
b. Submit at least three (3) scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years,
excluding the textbook, that will be used in the week 6 RUA: Capstone Evidence-Based Practice
Paper.
c. For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in
the online Chamberlain library.
© 2021 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved
, NR452 Capstone Course
RUA: Preparation Activity
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