Directions: Please follow APA format correctly
The NRSG 3416 Syllabus identifies the following concepts for this course:
- Evolution of nursing as a professional practice.
- Disparities in health care
- Health care delivery models
- Issues affecting professional nursing practice
- Legal and ethical issues
- Life-long career advancement
Within each these concepts, the syllabus identifies related specific topics for discussion.
Students should:
- Choose one of these topics outlined in the syllabus.
- Construct a question related to their topic, such as “What are best-practices to developing a team?”
- Review 3-5 credible sources, including at least one research report, related to the identified question.
- Analyze these findings of their research and suggest evidence-based answers to the issue.
- Apply these findings to a clinical situation of their experience.
- CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion
75 ptsExcellentSuccinctly and completely describes the development of a question to guide their literature review. 60 ptsGoodDescribes the development of a question to guide their literature review. 30 ptsFairDescribes the development of a question to guide their literature review but leaves out a number of points necessary to perform an effective literature search. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryThe description of the development of a question to guide their literature reveals a lack of clarity, making an effective literature unlikely. 75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Criterion75 ptsExcellentAnalyzes 3-5 articles appropriate to the question being asked and outlines evidence-based answers to the question. 60 ptsGoodAnalyze 3-5 articles, but all were not appropriate for the questions. Outlines evidence-based answers to the question. 30 ptsFairAnalyzes 3-5 articles, but few were appropriate for the questions. Outlines answers to the question, which does not adequately demonstrate related evidence. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryAnalyzes fewer than 3 articles. Outlines answers which do not adequately demonstrate related evidence. 75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Criterion75 ptsExcellentClear and succinct discussion of application of evidence to a well-defined clinical scenario. The explanation demonstrates a clear understanding of the impact of evidence on the situation. 60 ptsGoodA discussion of application of evidence to a clinical scenario. The application demonstrates some understanding of the impact of evidence on the situation. 30 ptsFairMinimal discussion of application of evidence to a clinical scenario. The discussion of application of the evidence does not seem to fit the situation. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryLimited description of the clinical scenario and a lack of relationship between the situation and the presented evidence. 75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Criterion75 ptsExcellentAPA format is correct, title page, citations, references and paper formatting are free from errors. 60 ptsGoodAPA format is mostly correct, 1-3 errors found on title page, citations, references or overall formatting. 30 ptsFairAPA format is somewhat correct, 4-6 errors found on title page, citations, references or overall formatting. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryAPA format is faulty, > 6 errors found on title page, citations, references or overall formatting. 75 pts
Total Points: 300
