Overview
Academic Poster & Presentation
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student the opportunity to demonstrate competency in performing the role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in a safe environment.
Carlos Espada
St. Thomas University
NUR670
Professor Delisfort-Crisotomo
May 21, 2026
PICO Question:
In veterans diagnosed with PTSD and depression receiving VA mental health services, how does implementation of rapid-access psychiatric care models utilizing telehealth and community care referrals, compared to standard appointment scheduling practices, affect appointment wait times, treatment engagement, and mental health outcomes?
Submission Instructions:
To complete this assignment, address the following criteria:
- Posters should include the following content:
- A Project title. This should be placed towards the top of the poster, including the names of the authors and university affiliation.
- An Introduction section. This should highlight the problem addressed in a brief literature review with citations and your hypothesis or hypotheses.
- The Purpose section: The poster states the objectives of this inquiry relative to the overall evidence-based literature review on this topic.
- The Methods/Search Strategy section. An overview of how you studied your primary source(s): Describe the evidence-based solution. How was it developed? Include the theoretical framework (if applicable). Identify databases searched and inclusion/exclusion criteria. A literature flow diagram must be uploaded to this assignment.
- The Results The poster describes the search, the number of studies included, and the level of evidence.
- The Synthesis of Evidence The poster briefly describes the synthesis of the evidence including major trends and notable gaps.
- The Implications for Practice section. The poster includes recommendations for practice, education, or future research based on the review and synthesis of the evidence.
- A References section. Make sure your references include at least seven references with four primary research articles. Primary articles describe studies in which the authors collected the data themselves. References must be in the current APA format. If you cannot fit seven or more references into your poster, you should provide the references separately as an attached Word document. For assistance with the current APA formatting, please contact BrainFuse Online Tutoring link in Canvas or visit the STU library at https://www.stu.edu/library
Academic Poster Forma
- Present your poster in electronic format. Use the linked video as a guide for your assignment.
- Students may use PowerPoint Poster template.
- NUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1)
USE THE ATTACHED POSTER BOARD EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE POSTER SHOULD LOOK LIKENUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Points Project Title Exemplary5 to >3 ptsDistinguished3 to >1 ptsNovice1 to >0 pts /5 pts Introduction:view longer description ExemplaryIdentifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant and previously less explored aspects of the topic, problem, and/or project5 to >3 ptsDistinguished3 to >1 ptsNovice1 to >0 pts /5 pts Purpose:view longer description Exemplary5 to >3 ptsDistinguished3 to >1 ptsNovice1 to >0 pts /5 pts Search Strategyview longer description Exemplary10 to >6 ptsDistinguished6 to >2 ptsNovice2 to >0 pts /10 pts Synthesis of Evidence:view longer description ExemplaryThorough comparison and contrast of findings are provided and relate to the main discussion points in the order of their appearance in the purpose statement. Focus is on research findings rather than research methods. Study limitations that might have led to different findings are discussed. Gaps and controversies that exist in the literature are clearly discussed.20 to >13 ptsDistinguishedComparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness. Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.13 to >6 ptsNoviceComparison and contrast of findings are lacking. Discussion of findings does not relate well to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not discussed.6 to >0 pts /20 pts Implications for Practice:view longer description ExemplaryThorough comparison and contrast of findings are provided and relate to the main discussion points in the order of their appearance in the purpose statement. Focus is on research findings rather than research methods.10 to >6 ptsDistinguishedComparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness. Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.6 to >2 ptsNoviceComparison and contrast of findings are lacking. Discussion of findings does not relate well to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not discussed.2 to >0 pts /10 pts Writing and Scholarly Voice:view longer description ExemplaryWriting is fluid, precise, and clear; lexicon of the field is clearly explained and defined; the tone is professional; vocabulary and syntax are mature; scholarly style and format are accurately used; the candidate’s ‘voice’ is heard and yields a definitive presence, authority, and understanding of the issues being discussed.5 to >3 ptsDistinguishedWriting is somewhat developed and professional; spelling, punctuation, grammar, in general, meet program and institutional standards; dissertation formatting is adequate; the lexicon of the respective field is understood and used properly.3 to >1 ptsNoviceMore work developing academic writing skills necessary; syntax or vocabulary may not be well developed; a reliance on jargon may be a weakness, writing may be difficult to read or understand; tone may not exhibit an understanding of the academic writing genre; errors of spelling, punctuation or formatting may be present; document may have formatting problems, the candidate may not have a command of the field’s lexicon.1 to >0 pts /5 pts Oral Presentationview longer description Exemplary20 to >12 ptsDistinguished12 to >3 ptsNovice3 to >0 pts /20 pts Overall Appearanceview longer description ExemplaryProminently positions title/authors of paper thoroughly but concisely presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/ propositions, research methods, results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner. Overall visually appealing; not cluttered; colors and patterns enhance readability; Uses font sizes/variations which facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) are engaging and enhance the text content is clearly arranged so that the viewer can understand order without narration10 to >6 ptsDistinguishedVisual appeal is adequate; somewhat cluttered; colors and patterns detract from readability Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research is somewhat inconsistent/distractions Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) adequately enhance the text Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist the viewer in understanding order without narration6 to >2 ptsNoviceNot very visually appealing; cluttered; colors and patterns hinder readability Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research is inconsistent/distracting Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) do not enhance the text Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist the viewer in understanding order without narration2 to >0 pts /10 pts APA Formattingview longer description Exemplary10 to >6 ptsDistinguished6 to >2 ptsNovice2 to >0 pts /10 pts