The purpose of this assignment is to develop a strong, working foundation for your final paper. You will identify a topic area and develop a problem- or issue-related topic within that area of interest. As you develop this specific topic, keep in mind that your eventual goal is to formulate and present a solution to the healthcare issue or problem you identify. Your topic proposal should include the following items and address the following: Describe the topic you wish to pursue.  It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem. Use the Additional Resources in your course materials to help you search for ideas. Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this topic? (Narrow your topic.) Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic. Clearly describe the topic's relevance in the field today. Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic: What might you accomplish in exploring this problem? What is your intended goal? To evoke change To make new connections (new cause and effect) To introduce a new theory, solution, or idea Is this goal realistic? Identify a problem within the topic and draft a problem statement. (It will likely evolve and be revised as you progress through your research.) Identify a problem related to your topic and state it. The problem statement should be specific and indicate the focus of your final paper. Not too narrow, not too broad Intellectually challenging (a simple solution is not apparent) Who would benefit from a solution to this problem (who is the target population)?

The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.Note: This is an individual assignment. In 1,500-2,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include:Summary of teaching planEpidemiological rationale for topicEvaluation of teaching experienceCommunity response to teachingAreas of strengths and areas of improvementPrepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.