NR660 Capstone
Week 3 Capstone Project Literature Review
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to
•             Provide learners with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills learned throughout the program
•             Provide learners with the opportunity to communicate a scholarly project in a professional manner
REQUIREMENTS
Complete database search on your project and compile results. Focus on most relevant articles or studies that address your problem/concern or discuss resolutions to the problem; include any studies that do not support your projected resolution or take a different approach.  In addition, search for systematic reviews about the problem/concern.  Write a review of the literature that includes:
•             Comprehensive review of the current evidence-based (EB) literature from nursing and related disciplines as appropriate
•             Application of evidence-based literature to project
•             Analysis of the literature:  if it supports (or does not support) your resolution; alternative solutions; how existing literature affected your proposal
For assistance with literature review, see websites in Course Resources.
PREPARING THE PAPER
•             Page length: 5-6 pages, excluding reference and title pages
•             Minimum number of articles/studies  = 10
•             APA format 6th edition
•             Correct reference citation format
•             Reference page