This assignment builds the foundation for your DNP project by clearly identifying the practice problem and framing a focused clinical inquiry using the PICOT format. A well-developed problem statement and PICOT question will guide your evidence-based intervention, implementation, and evaluation strategies.
Instructions
You will write your response in the DNP Project Proposal document addressing the following components.
Assignment Components

1. Problem Statement (1 paragraph)
Identify the specific clinical issue that needs resolution at your practicum site.
Clearly describe:
The population impacted
The undesirable outcome currently occurring
The negative impact or risk posed
The gap in current practice
The proposed evidence-based intervention
Use the template below as a guide:
Template:
Despite current practice, [population] at [practicum site] continue to experience [undesirable outcome], leading to [negative impact]. Current practices lack [specific gap], highlighting the need for a quality improvement project to implement [proposed intervention].
Example:
Despite current practice, adult nonverbal hospice patients at Serenity Medical Center continue to experience unrecognized pain, leading to unnecessary agitation and decreased quality of life. Current practices lack consistent use of a validated nonverbal pain assessment tool, highlighting the need for a quality improvement project to implement the Nonverbal Pain Scale (NVPS).
2. PICOT Question (1–2 sentences)
Construct your clinical question in the PICOT format:
P (Population)
I (Intervention)
C (Comparison)
O (Outcome)
T (Time)
Use the template below:
Template:
In [population], what is the impact of implementing [intervention] compared to [comparison] on [outcome] over [time]?
Example:
In adult nonverbal hospice patients, what is the impact of implementing the nonverbal pain scale (NVPS) compared to standard practice on nursing staff stress levels over 8 weeks?
Formatting Requirements

Font: Times New Roman or Calibri, 12 pt.
APA 7th edition formatting