On this page, you will find resources to help guide you as you begin the process of writing your manuscript for your Capstone II, including the grading rubric and deadlines.
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On this page, you will find resources to help guide you as you begin the process of writing your manuscript for your Capstone II, including the grading rubric and deadlines.
The purpose of the quality improvement capstone II course is to provide a culminating experience in the master’s program that requires the integration and application of knowledge attained in prior coursework. Students will build on the skills obtained throughout the masters program and specifically in Quality Improvement in Healthcare Capstone I (HQS990/NURS695) while continuing to lead and experience cycles of improvement work while measuring their results. Students will be required to write a final report for this course.
Students may register for HQS 9910 during any spring or fall semester.
Please note that future dates are estimates and may shift slightly once each upcoming semester is finalized. Final dates will always be provided in your Canvas course.
Spring Semester 2024
First day of classes: 1/18; Last day of classes 5/1
| Responsibilities / Assignment | Percentage of Grade | Due Date |
| Attend Course Webinar and Meet with Course Co-Director (MHQS Advisor) | Prior to the start of the semester | |
| Periodic meetings as needed with advisors | n/a | Ongoing |
| Background Section (including biblio) | 5% | 2/8/2024 |
| Methods | 5% | 3/4/2024 |
| First Draft (including abstract) | 5% | 3/21/2024 |
| Final Draft | 70% | 4/25/2024 |
| Reflection Prompts on Canvas | 5%% | 5/1/2024 |
| Oral Presentation | 10% | 5/9/2024 |
Fall semester 2024
First day of classes: 8/27; Last day of classes 12/9
Responsibilities / Assignment | Percentage of Grade | Due Date |
Attend Course Webinar and Meet with Course Co-Director (MHQS Advisor) |
| Week 1 or 2 |
Periodic meetings as needed with advisors | n/a | Ongoing |
Background Section (including biblio) | 5% | 9/19/2024 |
Methods | 5% | 10/10/2024 |
First Draft (including abstract) | 5% | 10/31/2024 |
Final Draft | 70% | 12/05/2024 |
Reflection Prompts on Canvas | 5%% | 12/09/2024 |
Oral Presentation | 10% | TBD (Spring 2025) |
Spring Semester 2025
First day of classes: 1/15; Last day of classes 4/30
Responsibilities / Assignment | Percentage of Grade | Due Date |
Attend Course Webinar and Meet with Course Co-Director (MHQS Advisor) |
| Prior to the start of the semester |
Periodic meetings as needed with advisors | n/a | Ongoing |
Background Section (including biblio) | 5% | 2/6/2025 |
Methods | 5% | 3/6/2025 |
First Draft (including abstract) | 5% | 3/20/2025 |
Final Draft | 70% | 4/24/2025 |
Reflection Prompts on Canvas | 5%% | 4/30/2025 |
Oral Presentation | 10% | TBD |
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