Nurs250: Professional Nursing Practice
Recognizing the
challenges of role transition: Where am I now and where am I going? – Value 20%
In
order to move effectively from one position or role to another, a clear
understanding of ourselves and our current position is important. As an LPN you
have an education and a work history as well as a personal history that shapes
how you perceive yourself and how you act in this role. To begin Nursing 250 we
will ask for a baseline description of you and your role as an LPN. This
baseline will be used to assess, track and guide your transition from the role
of an LPN to that of a BN.
Briefly
tell the story of who you are. Outline three qualities that you are most proud
of and three characteristics that you would like to change.
Then
describe your role as an LPN in your current or most recent position. List
three aspects of your role that you value the most, as well as three aspects of
your role that are the most frustrating or that you value the least. With each
point, consider how each aspect impacts you in relation to how you feel, think,
and behave. For example, if you find your current role satisfying because of
high degrees of patient contact, describe how satisfaction due to patient
contact influences how you feel, behave, and think about your role as an LPN.
Now
reflect on your transition into the role of a RN BN. Reflect on the
descriptions above. Outline what will be most difficult to let go of in your
role as an LPN. What will you embrace in your new role as a BN? Are there
aspects of your new role will you resist? How will your history of an LPN help
or hinder this transition? Integrate relevant theory, models, and course
information to the above description.
Marking Guide Assignment
1
Assignment
should be no more than 4 pages in length and referenced appropriately. Please
note
assignments may be written in first person.
Above questions
are answered clearly and succinctly.
Content is
in-depth, demonstrating insight and thought.
Assignment
reflects course content, readings, and viewings to date. Some integration
of theory and models is present.
All references
are cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition.
Reference list
uses APA format in accordance with the current edition
Appendix A
NURS250 C6 – Exploration of Professional Nursing
Practice
Recognizing the Challenges of Role Transition: Where
am I Now and Where am I going?
Value 20%
Student:
Date Received:
Marked
by: Jacqueline Mann RN, BN, MN
Criteria
Instructor Comments
Content/Information
-All
aspects of the topic are covered in detail
Briefly tell the story of
who you are: Outline three qualities that you are most proud of
and three characteristics that you would like to change.
Describe your role as an
LPN in your current or most recent position. List three aspects of: -your role that you
value the most, -your role that are the most
frustrating or that you value the least.
-With
each point consider how each impact you in relation to how you feel, think,
and behave. For example, if you find your current role satisfying because of
high degrees of patient contact, describe how satisfaction due to patient
contact influences how you feel, behave, and think in and about your role as
an LPN.
Reflect on your
transition into the role of a BN. Based on the descriptions above:
Outline (What will be most difficult to let go of in your role as an
LPN; What will you embrace in your new role as a BN? Are there aspects
of your new role will you resist? How will your history of an LPN help
or hinder this transition?
The discussion of who you are with the
qualities that and characteristics are clear and presented to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
The role as an LPN has been presented
to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Reflection on your
transition into the role of a BN has been presented to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Critical
Thinking
Ability to analyze,
evaluate, create, and engage in critical inquiry is evident throughout.
Integrate relevant theory, models and course information to the
discussion.
All elements of the
assignment guidelines are addressed, and discussion based on sound
evidence.
The ability to integrate
course concepts, analyze, evaluate, create,
and engage in critical inquiry is performed to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
All elements of the
assignment guidelines are addressed to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
Format
Paper is within page
limit (4 pages excluding title and reference page).
Margins Format- 1-inch
margins all sides; Indent paragraphs ½ inch or five spaces (tab).
Font
preference- Times New Roman, 12 pt. recommended.
Paper uses correct
spelling and grammar.
The paper is informative
and within page limit.
The
paper is organized in a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent manner.
The paper has many/some/few/no
errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure
Adheres
to Current APA
All
elements of current APA edition have been met
The paper was written in
a scholarly format including title page, introduction, phrasing,
headings, and conclusion to a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory
/satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent level.
References are published
within last 10 years and appropriate for the assignment—completed to
a(n) insufficient/unsatisfactory /satisfactory/good/ very
good/excellent level.
APA current edition
format for in text citation and reference page was used to a(n)
insufficient/unsatisfactory /satisfactory/good/ very good/excellent
level.
Grade
/20=
If
you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact me
directly via course mail or telephone.
Comments:
Recommended
textbook for
this course
(Blais, 2015-06-26, p. i)
Blais, K., RN, J. P.
(2015-06-26). Professional Nursing Practice, 7th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf
10.3.3]. Retrieved from vbk://9780133595581
Letter
of Helpful Hints ~ NURS 250
Assignment One
The first assignment is a
four-page paper. The title page and
reference page is not included in the page limit. I stop marking at the end of page 4 so any
information beyond page 4 will not be considered. This forces you to be clear and concise and
to learn to follow guidelines (like you would follow a doctor’s order). I also mark to the stated requirements in the
paper. If it is stated to use course
content, I highly recommend you use content and resources found in the units as
these are worth points/marks! Your introduction should always have a purpose
(why are you writing this) and then how the paper will flow. Quick Example:
Transitioning in life is hard
for some people yet, not so hard for other people. The purpose of this assignment is for me to
reflect on who I am and where I am going.
I will look at the role of the LPN and the role of the RN. I will then look to the literature to help me
understand the transition I will be going through within the Post LPN program
at Athabasca University. End of example.
Please do not talk
about your job in this paper. You need to discuss your ROLE as an LPN (provide
evidence please). When you discuss the
role of the RN please research the role of the RN and provide evidence to
validate your writing when discussing the role.
Please make sure you use the proper headings in your paper, the
following are just suggestions/examples and are not limited to
these: Title (level 1), Understanding
the Transition from LPN to RN (level 1), Who am I? (Level 2), Role as an LPN
(level 2), Reflection on Transition to RN BN Role (level 2), Conclusion (level
1).
I know there are sources in the course that
are greater than 10 years old. You have
permission to use those sources from the course content. When you are looking for your own sources,
they must fall under the 10-year mark.
It is always in good practice, to try and understand, the purpose of
each assignment. What exactly does AU
want the students to learn from each of the assignments?
