Capstone Paper: Introduction

Download the template you will use to complete this Assignment
- Walden University. Walden templates: General templates: APA course paper template with advice (6th ed.). Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-2774360
- Review the webinar on using a template.
  - Delete the abstract page in the template. This is not required for this course.
  - The template includes the correct font and formatting: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1 inch margins on all sides.
Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist Capstone Level
- Note the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source
- Use a Scholarly Voice
  - http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice
  - http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773859
- Review the Walden University Writing Center webpage: Using Evidence: Synthesis
Review the Week 3 Assignment Rubric
Identify a quality improvement practice problem to be discussed in the Capstone paper (Contolling pain at the end of life_
- Consider problems related to structure, process, outcomes, or patient experience.

Remember: Each section of the Capstone Paper must meet the Academic Writing Expectations for the Capstone Level.

For this Assignment, write a paragraph that addresses the following:

Practice Problem )Controlling pain in dying pt or hospice pt
- State the practice problem in measurable terms and that reflect quality indicators. Include data that suggests a practice problem exists. Do not use anecdotal experiences or opinions.
  - This is the same problem described in the Week 1 Practice Experience discussion.
  - Keep in mind that this section may need to be revised after you complete all of the other sections.
- Provide the rationale for selecting the practice problem. See Chapter 3, page 69, Exhibit 3.15 in the Spath (2018) text for examples.