Introduction (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. A detailed description of the purpose statement for the paper.
2. Identify the priority concept (topic) from the Clinical Judgment Exam and align to one (1) of the four (4) main categories of the NCLEX-RN® examination blueprint:
a. Assurance of a safe and effective care environment
b. Health promotion and maintenance of health
c. Preservation of the patient population’s psychosocial integrity
d. Preservation of the patient population’s physiological integrity
3. Provide a detailed description of the relationship between the category from the NCLEX-RN® examination blueprint and the priority concept (topic) identified on the Clinical Judgment Exam.
4. This section should not exceed two (2) paragraphs. A paragraph is 3-5 sentences.
Importance:
12 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
10 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
9 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 2 requirements for section.
7 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 1 requirement for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
No requirements for this section presented.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImportance (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. Describe the primary importance of the priority concept (topic) to professional practice.
2. Describe the importance of the priority concept (topic) to the health status of a patient population.
3. Include two (2) potential negative effects to professional practice if the priority concept (topic) is unresolved.
4. Include two (2) potential negative effects to the patient population if the priority concept (topic) is unresolved.
5. Provide appropriate, adequate, and relevant scholarly support for this section.
12 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 5 requirements for section.
10 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
9 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
7 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 2 requirements for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
Includes 1 or fewer requirements for section.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealthcare Disparities, Inequalities, and Interventions (30 points/25%)
Required criteria
1. Identify a primary patient population that may be negatively influenced by the priority concept (topic) if unresolved.
2. Identify a healthcare resource to support evidence-based practice related to the priority concept (topic).
3. Summarize potential priority concept (topic) healthcare disparities and inequalities related to diverse populations.
4. Propose an evidence-based solution for the priority concept (topic) related to healthcare disparities.
5. Identify an evidence-based practice intervention.
6. Discuss patient education related to the priority concept (topic).
7. Provide appropriate, adequate, and relevant scholarly support for this section.
30 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 7 requirements for section.
25 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 6 requirements for section.
23 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 5 requirements for section.
21 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
Includes 3 or fewer requirements for section.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegal & Ethical Considerations and Intervention Challenges (18 points/15%)
Required criteria
1. Identify at least one (1) ethical and one (1) legal implication for addressing the priority concept (topic) in professional practice.
2. Discuss at least one (1) strategy in prevention of an ethical dilemma related to the priority concept (topic) in professional practice.
3. Discuss at least one (1) strategy in prevention of legal consequences related to the priority concept (topic) in professional practice.
4. Identify one (1) anticipated challenge to the success of preventing the priority concept (topic) in professional practice.
18 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 6 requirements for section.
16 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 5 requirements for section.
14 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
12 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
Includes 2 or fewer requirements for section.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipants and Interdisciplinary Approach (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. Identify three (3) primary parties (two members outside of the nursing discipline) who will be involved in the implementation of the priority concept (topic) interventions.
2. Discuss the role of these members in the intervention implementation for the priority concept (topic).
3. Discuss the benefit of including the identified interdisciplinary members from disciplines outside nursing to promote evidence-based professional practice.
4. Provide appropriate, adequate, and relevant scholarly support for this section.
12 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
10 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
9 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 2 requirements for section.
7 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 1 requirement for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
No requirements for this section presented.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality Improvement (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. Provide at least one (1) benefit in patient outcomes from addressing the priority concept (topic) within the clinical environment.
2. Provide at least one (1) benefit to the nursing profession that will result from addressing this priority concept (topic) in clinical professional practice.
3. Discuss at least one (1) resource utilized to promote improved patient outcomes in the clinical environment.
4. Discuss at least one (1) resource utilized to increase professional nurse knowledge promoting improved clinical professional practice.
5. Provide appropriate, adequate, and relevant scholarly support for this section.
12 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 5 requirements for section.
10 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
9 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
7 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 2 requirements for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
Includes 1 or fewer requirements for section.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. Provide a thorough recap of the purpose to promote increased evidence-based professional practice knowledge related to the priority concept (topic) deficiency.
2. Summarize resources identified to support improved evidence-based professional practice related to the priority concept (topic). This section should not include new information.
3. Include a complete statement describing why addressing the priority concept (topic) matters for patient outcomes and evidence-based professional practice.
4. This section should be a limited to 1-2 paragraphs.
12 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes 4 requirements for section.
10 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes 3 requirements for section.
9 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 2 requirements for section.
7 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 1 requirement for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
No requirements for this section presented.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format, Grammar, and Punctuation (12 points/10%)
Required criteria
1. References are submitted with paper.
2. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
3. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
4. Paper is 4-6 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
5. A minimum of three (3) scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.
6. Each section should have a cited source to support information provided.
