Description
Assessment Trait
Benchmark
Assessment Description
The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.
Write a paper (1,250–1,500 words) on cancer and the approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:
Identify a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods.
Describe the different types of diagnostic methods across the life span utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explain the numerical method and the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging for cancer after the confirmed diagnosis.
Anticipate outcomes of care (expected, unexpected, and potentially adverse). Describe at least three complications of your selected cancer, the side effects of treatment (excluding nausea, vomiting, and hair loss), and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects, including alternative measures and pharmaceutical/herbal options.
Summarize cancer incident rates for your selected cancer. What preventative measures can be taken to reduce the yearly morbidity and mortality rate of various cancers in Americans?
Explain what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support. What ACS services could a nurse recommend for these patients and why?
How does an interdisciplinary research approach (which includes liberal arts, science studies, mathematics, social and physical sciences) build on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research?
Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include how each of the five phases of the nursing process demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.
You are required to cite a minimum of four sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.
1.2: Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences.
10.2: Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 1.2, 2.5, 3.1, and 10.2.
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Benchmark – Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Care – Rubric
Available Screening Methods
6.5 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
6.5 points
Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is
thorough.
4. Acceptable
5.79 points
Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is
detailed.
3. Approaching
5.14 points
Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is
present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient
4.88 points
Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is
incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
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0 points
Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is not
present.
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Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer
19.5 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
19.5 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify
possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM)
method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are thorough.
4. Acceptable
17.36 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify
possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM)
method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are detailed.
3. Approaching
15.41 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify
possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM)
method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are present.
2. Insufficient
14.63 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify
possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM)
method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present, but lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify
possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM)
method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is omitted.
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Complications, Side Effects, and Methods to Lessen Effects
13 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
13 points
Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment,
and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is thorough.
4. Acceptable
11.57 points
Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment,
and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is detailed.
3. Approaching
10.27 points
Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment,
and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment,
and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment,
and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is not complete.
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Incidence Rates and Preventative Measures
13 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
13 points
Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures
that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers
in Americans is thorough.
4. Acceptable
11.57 points
Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures
that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers
in Americans is detailed.
3. Approaching
10.27 points
Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures
that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers
in Americans is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures
that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers
in Americans is thorough.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures
that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers
in Americans is thorough.
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American Cancer Society (ACS) (B)
19.5 points
Criteria Description
(C1.1, C1.2)
5. Target
19.5 points
Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education
and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients
and why, is thorough.
4. Acceptable
17.36 points
Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education
and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients
and why, is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.41 points
Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education
and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients
and why, is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient
14.63 points
Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education
and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients
and why, is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education
and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients
and why, is not present.
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Interdisciplinary Research Approach (B)
19.5 points
Criteria Description
(C1.2)
5. Target
19.5 points
Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the
foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is thorough.
4. Acceptable
17.36 points
Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the
foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.41 points
Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the
foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is present but lacks
detail.
2. Insufficient
14.63 points
Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the
foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is incomplete or
incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the
foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is not present.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
9.1 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
9.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
8.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
7.19 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.
2. Insufficient
6.82 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
9.1 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target
9.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
8.1 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.
3. Approaching
7.19 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.
2. Insufficient
6.82 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall 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.
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Evidence
7.8 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target
7.8 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
6.94 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
6.16 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
5.85 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
7.8 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target
7.8 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
6.94 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching
6.16 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
5.85 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.
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Format/Documentation
5.2 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
5.2 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
4.63 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
4.11 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient
3.9 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 130 points
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