The project that you propose needs to relate back to the class or specific lesson for which it was assigned. The proposal must revolve around that subject as well. Nursing school follows a large scope of different subjects and ideas, so your project might fall into just about any category. Your topic itself, described in one or two sentences, should usually be submitted to your professors well before your proposal, so that if your topic is incorrect, you can always change it before you spend time writing your proposal.
Your proposal should be written in the correct style (typically APA or MLA) for your nursing school, and written in report form with a word processing program. Include proper grammar, spelling, and margins according to your style manual. Always read your professors' project information for a description of the format that they would like you to use, as some professors have slightly different format requirements than others.
The bulk of your proposal should be information about the topic and the project itself. Outline your project in a step by step fashion, and include the types of information you will research, the steps toward gathering data, and any additional information. If you need to travel, observe at different locations, or speak to additional people, include this in your proposal. Also include an estimated time line for the way your project will work, and an overall estimation of the number of hours you will spend on your project itself. A proposal is typically between two and three pages, but might be a different length depending on what your professor asks.
Provide reasoning for your project proposal after you have given project details. The reasoning should include more than simply, "This is an assignment." Your professors want to see that you have put thought into your project proposal and that you are ready to hit the ground running. This section of your proposal may require research, as you should be writing your own reasoning for doing the project. You might include a personal story or reflection that makes this an area worth study, or you may include information you have gathered from your research. This section of your proposal is also where you will leave a spot open for your instructor to sign off on their acceptance of your project. Each proposal must be accepted before you can begin the project.