CRITERIA– Code of Ethics Paper
This assignment provides an opportunity for the student to review and apply a provision from the
Code of Ethics to his/her practice. Each student is to select one provision from the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with the Interpretative Statements and demonstrate application using a case example from their nursing practice or clinical experiences. The provision is to be clearly articulated, and a description of each of the interpretive statements clearly identified.
Turn in a short paper that addresses the questions below. This paper should be no longer than 5 double spaced pages, not including title page and references. The paper must follow APA (7th ed.) format with a minimum of three (3) references. Please review the guidelines regarding plagiarism and be sure to cite all direct in-text quotes accurately. A maximum of five (5) direct in-text citations are allowed.
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Criteria |
Points Possible |
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Provides a detailed case example from the student’s practice for the provision’s application |
30 |
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Identifies and discusses one provision with all components (interpretive statements) of the provision’s application in the case provided. |
50 |
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The paper meets APA criteria o There is an introduction paragraph with a clear purpose statement and a conclusion paragraph. o APA format is followed o Reference list provided Appropriate references are used for answers related to questions (at least five references). Paper must be grammatically correct, i.e. correct spelling, sentence structure, and grammar. |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
GRADING RUBRIC – Application of a Provision from the Code of Ethics, American Nurses Association
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Criteria |
Proficient |
Competent |
Novice |
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Case Study Development (30 points) |
22-30 points The paper clearly and accurately identifies all patient characteristics that should be considered relevant to the case and provides a brief explanation that justifies each choice. |
8-21 points The paper accurately identifies most patient characteristics that should be considered relevant to the case. |
0-7 points The paper accurately identifies at least one patient characteristic that should be considered relevant to the case. |
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Integration of Knowledge (50 points) |
38-50 points The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied the concepts to the case study example. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. |
11-37 points The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts to the case study example. Some of the concepts were integrated into the writer’s own insights. |
0-10 points The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts to the case study example. |
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Quality of Writing/APA Format (20 points) |
15-20 points Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication; no APA errors in citations, and references. More than 3 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. |
8-14 points Written responses include some grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that distract the reader; few APA errors in citations, and references. 3 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. |
0-7 points Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication; do not use proper APA citation methods where applicable. Missing citations or references. Fewer than 3 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer review journal articles or scholarly books. |
