The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000-word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following:
Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
Compare the differentiated practice competencies between an associate (ADN) and baccalaureate (BSN) education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.
Identify a specific client care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.
Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective client outcomes.
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You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.
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Rubric Criteria
Nursing Practice Changes, Scope of Practice, and Approach to Client Care
15 points
Criteria Description
Nursing Practice Changes, Scope of Practice, and Approach to Client Care
5.
Target
15 points
The essay comprehensively explains how nursing practice has changed over time, including how these changes have impacted the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
4. Acceptable
13.35 points
The essay clearly explains how nursing practice has changed over time, including how these changes have impacted the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
3. Approaching
11.85 points
The essay provides a basic explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time, including how these changes have impacted the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
2. Insufficient
11.25 points
The essay does not clearly explain how nursing practice has changed over time and is lacking information about how these changes have impacted the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not provide an explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time, information about how these changes have impacted the scope of practice, or the approach to treating the individual.
Comparison of Differentiated Practice Competencies and Scope of Practice
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Comparison of Differentiated Practice Competencies and Scope of Practice
5. Target
22.5 points
The comparison of the differentiated practice competencies between the ADN and BSN is comprehensive. A detailed and well thought out explanation for how the scope of practice changes between an associate- and baccalaureate-prepared nurse is provided.
4. Acceptable
20.03 points
The comparison of the differentiated practice competencies between the ADN and BSN is clear. A clear explanation for how the scope of practice changes between an associate- and baccalaureate-prepared nurse is provided.
3. Approaching
17.78 points
The comparison of the differentiated practice competencies between the ADN and BSN is included in a general manner. A basic explanation for how the scope of practice changes between an associate- and baccalaureate-prepared nurse is provided.
2. Insufficient
16.88 points
The comparison of the differentiated practice competencies between the ADN and BSN is unclear. The explanation for how the scope of practice changes between an associate- and baccalaureate-prepared nurse is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The comparison of the differentiated practice competencies between the ADN and BSN is not included. No explanation is provided for the scope of practice changes between an associate- and baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
Nursing Care or Approaches to Decision Making Regarding Client Care Differences
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Nursing Care or Approaches to Decision Making Regarding Client Care Differences
5. Target
22.5 points
A specific client care situation is identified, and a comprehensive description of how nursing care or approaches to decision making differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse is provided.
4. Acceptable
20.03 points
A specific client care situation is identified, and a clear description of how nursing care or approaches to decision making differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse is provided.
3. Approaching
17.78 points
A specific client care situation is identified, and a basic description of how nursing care or approaches to decision making differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse is provided.
2. Insufficient
16.88 points
A specific client care situation is not clearly identified, and a description of how nursing care or approaches to decision making differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A specific client care situation is not included. There is no description of how nursing care or approaches to decision making differ between the BSN-prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
The Significance of Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Nursing Care and the RN-BSN-Prepared Nurse
22.5 points
Criteria Description
The Significance of Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Nursing Care and the RN-BSN-Prepared Nurse
5. Target
22.5 points
There is a comprehensive discussion about the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care and a detailed explanation of how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application.
4. Acceptable
20.03 points
There is a clear discussion about the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care and a concise explanation of how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application.
3. Approaching
17.78 points
There is a basic discussion about the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care and a general explanation of how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application.
2. Insufficient
16.88 points
The discussion about the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care is unclear, and the explanation of how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The discussion about the significance of applying evidence-based practice to nursing care and the explanation of how the academic preparation of the RN-BSN nurse supports its application are not included.
Nursing Communication and Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams to Support Client Outcomes
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Nursing Communication and Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams to Support Client Outcomes
5. Target
22.5 points
The essay includes a comprehensive discussion about how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. A comprehensive explanation of how this would support safer and more effective client outcomes is included.
4. Acceptable
20.03 points
The essay includes a clear discussion about how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. A concise explanation of how this would support safer and more effective client outcomes is included.
3. Approaching
17.78 points
The essay includes a basic discussion about how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. A general explanation of how this would support safer and more effective client outcomes is included.
2. Insufficient
16.88 points
The essay does not clearly discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. An explanation of how this would support safer and more effective client outcomes is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not include a discussion about how nurses today communicate or collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. An explanation of how this would support safer and more effective client outcomes is not included.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
10.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
9.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
8.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
7.88 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
10.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
9.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
8.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
7.88 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
Evidence
9 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
9 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
8.01 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching
7.11 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
6.75 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
Mechanics of Writing
9 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
9 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
8.01 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
7.11 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
6.75 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable
5.34 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
4.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
4.5 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total
150 points
