You have spent six weeks exploring theories of nursing. These represent the “how” of what we do as nurses. This week we enter a higher level of thought and explore the “why” of what we do. Present a personal nursing philosophy. Apply what you have read throughout the course and explore the literature on nursing philosophy. While Fawcett was not a nursing theorist, she is a nursing philosopher and her Metaparadigm of Nursing approaches philosophy over theory. Once you have discussed your philosophy, identify a theoretical framework (not the middle-range theories but the underlying assumptions in that framework) that fits your philosophy. Compare and contrast your philosophy and the chosen framework. Describe a possible situation in which the framework may conflict or not fit your philosophy. While it is an important skill to be able to match a theory with a situation, it is also critical to understand when a theory or framework does not fit a situation.
Criteria
Superior
Above Average
Competent
Below Standard
Far Below Standard
Criterion Score
Introduction/Objective
5 points
Objective is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options.
4 points
Objective is precise and knowledgeable.
3 points
Objective is acceptable.
2 points
Objective may be unclear or irrelevant.
1 point
Objective is missing.
Score of Introduction/Objective,
/ 5
Scope/Evidence
5 points
Skillfully arranges evidence to setup premise of the issue.
Persuasively builds the case with supportive evidence.
Elaborates on all key points of the issue.
4 points
Clearly sets up premise of the issue.
Persuasively builds the case.
Covers key points of the issue.
3 points
Sets up premise of issue.
Sufficiently persuasive to the case.
Adequate development of key issues.
2 points
Poorly sets up the premise of the issue
Minimally persuasive to the case.
Poor development of key issues.
1 point
No premise set up.
Not persuasive to the case.
Absence of key issues.
Score of Scope/Evidence,
/ 5
Analysis
5 points
Skillful recommendations and/or specific action. Suggested action is reasonable.
4 points
Clear recommendations and/or specific action. Suggested action is reasonable
3 points
Sufficient recommendations and/or specific action. Suggested action is reasonable.
2 points
Vague about specific action.
Action minimally reasonable.
1 point
Absence of specific action.
Action completely unreasonable.
Score of Analysis,
/ 5
Conclusion
5 points
Conclusion is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options. Skillfully implicates impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
4 points
Conclusion is precise knowledgeable and significant.
Clearly states impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
3 points
Conclusion is appropriate.
Provides a basic explanation of the impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
2 points
Conclusion may be unclear or irrelevant.
Vague references regarding impact.
1 point
Conclusion and/or
impact is missing.
Score of Conclusion,
/ 5
Integration of Knowledge
5 points
Demonstrates understanding and applies concepts learned in the course at a superior level. Concepts are integrated into insights. Provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
4 points
Demonstrates understanding and applies concepts learned in the course. Conclusions are supported in reflection.
3 points
Demonstrates, for the most part, understanding and applies concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported.
2 points
Demonstrates, to a certain extent, understanding and applies some concepts learned in the course.
1 point
Does not demonstrates full understanding of concepts learned in the course.
Score of Integration of Knowledge,
/ 5
Writing Style, Formatting and Conventions
5 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Exceptional writing with no grammar, APA or spelling errors
4 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Excellent writing with minimal grammar, APA or spelling errors
3 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Sufficient writing with minor, APA or spelling errors
2 points
Minimal references and support for opinion on policy and recommendations for changes. Many APA/Grammar and/or spelling errors.
1 point
Opinions and recommendations not well supported, Poor APA/Grammar and /or spelling
Score of Writing Style, Formatting and Conventions,
/ 5
