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

Preparing the Paper

• Page length: 4 – 5 pages, excluding reference and title pages
• Minimum number of articles/studies  = 10
• APA format 6^th edition
• Correct reference citation format
• Reference page