As a Nurse Practitioner, identify a potential problem (topic) specific to your role that is amenable to an innovative solution. Investigate this problem (Nurse Staffing Issues/shortage) through nursing research.

Introduction

Background and Significance of Problem

Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study

Literature Review

Summary of the Evidence for the Proposed Study

Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions

Theoretical Framework

Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory

Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus

Methodology

Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.

Sampling Strategy

Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.

Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).

Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).

Description of the Intervention

Data Collection Procedures

Data Analysis Plans

Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).

Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).

Ethical Issues

Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.

Limitation of Proposed Study

Implications for Practice

References

Appendices

Informed Consent Letter

Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).