As nursing students advance toward graduation, they’re tasked with translating theory into action through comprehensive assessments that mirror real-world responsibilities. Two such pivotal assignments at Capella University are NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 4 and NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 1. Together, these assessments help future nurses refine their roles as educators, advocates, and evidence-based practitioners.
NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 4: Finalizing and Presenting the Health Promotion Plan
In Assessment 4 of NURS FPX 4060, students complete their Health Promotion Plan by creating a professional presentation that showcases their intervention, outcomes, and reflections. This marks the culmination of the health promotion cycle—planning, implementing, evaluating, and now presenting.
Objectives of the Assessment
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Professional Presentation Development: Students prepare a well-organized PowerPoint or similar visual tool to communicate the scope and results of their health promotion project.
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Clear Data Reporting: Outcome measures—whether based on behavioral changes, engagement levels, or feedback—must be effectively summarized and interpreted.
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Reflection and Future Impact: Students analyze how the intervention aligns with public health goals and nursing practice standards, suggesting how it could be adapted for broader use.
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Effective Communication: The presentation is tailored for peers, faculty, or a professional audience, testing both verbal and visual communication skills.
This assessment strengthens the nurse’s ability to advocate for population health through strategic communication and evidence-sharing—skills essential in leadership and public health roles.
NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 1: Identifying a Practice Problem and Research Evidence
Transitioning into the Capstone Project in NURS FPX 4900, Assessment 1 asks students to identify a nursing practice problem and gather credible, scholarly evidence to address it. This assignment marks the beginning of an in-depth, evidence-based inquiry into a topic with real implications for patient care.
Key Focus Areas
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Defining a Practice Problem: Students choose a specific clinical issue (e.g., hospital readmissions, pressure injuries, medication errors) that impacts quality, safety, or patient outcomes.
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Literature Review: The assessment requires students to review peer-reviewed articles, clinical guidelines, and systematic reviews to support their understanding of the problem.
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Relevance to Nursing Practice: The selected issue must be clearly connected to daily nursing responsibilities, patient-centered care, or healthcare delivery improvements.
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Research Integration: Emphasis is placed on how the evidence supports potential interventions or strategies for future implementation.
This assignment lays the groundwork for the full capstone project and highlights the importance of evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making.
Linking Health Promotion with Evidence-Based Practice
The connection between NURS FPX 4060 and NURS FPX 4900 is a powerful one. Health promotion initiatives are most successful when they are informed by research. Likewise, practice problems identified in the capstone can often be addressed through community interventions similar to those developed in the 4060 course.
For example, if a student developed a fall-prevention education session for older adults in 4060, they might choose fall risk reduction as their practice problem in 4900, then support it with evidence from clinical research.
Why These Assessments Are Essential for Professional Growth
These final assessments provide a launchpad into professional nursing practice by focusing on:
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Evidence-informed care
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Public health impact
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Scholarly communication
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Leadership and advocacy skills
By completing both assessments successfully, students demonstrate their ability to think critically, communicate professionally, and contribute to the advancement of patient care in real healthcare settings.
Conclusion: Preparing for Professional Excellence in Nursing
With NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 4, students showcase the full cycle of health promotion, while NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 1 sets the stage for applying evidence-based solutions to real practice problems. Together, they represent a shift from classroom learning to clinical leadership.
As nursing education continues to prioritize patient outcomes, research literacy, and professional engagement, these capstone-level projects ensure that students are not only prepared for licensure but also equipped to make a measurable impact in their communities and workplaces.
