Capstone preceptorship is an excellent opportunity to provide your unit with updated evidence-based knowledge and care practices. Examples of previous student projects include:
- Cardiac enzymes to rule out an MI in the ED
- Hypothermia in the OR and the use of warmed fluids and blankets
- Effects of glycemic control in critical care patients
- Correct technique for administering childhood immunizations
- Patient satisfaction: Why is it important and how nurses can affect outcomes
- Pain assessment, effectiveness of pain medications, route of administration
- Use of automatic external defibrillators in a school system
- Readability of patient teaching materials
- Breastfeeding for a woman who is smoking
Next Steps
Think about potential evidence-based practice topics for your Capstone student. Is there a new procedure or medication that you would like research information about? Do you need more current information regarding patient education for a certain population?
