Description
Many vulnerable populations exist in the United States. Which vulnerable population do you think is the most challenging to care for, and how might your nursing care change when caring for this population as opposed to individual clients?
Please respond to the above writing prompt with a minimum of 500 words written in APA format, with a minimum of three references (one can be your Yoder-Wise textbook).
View rubric for details on how your instructor will grade your assignment.
NURS 420 Writing Exercise Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Knowledge
10 to >8.0 pts
Proficient
Follows all requirements for the assignment. Conveys well-rounded knowledge of the topic. Excels in fully presenting what is known about the topic.
8 to >6.0 pts
Acceptable
Follows all requirements for the assignment. Major points of topic are mostly covered in the required assignment areas.
6 to >4.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Knowledge of topic is partially covered. Key information is missing from 2 or more assignment areas.
4 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Knowledge of topic is general and does not cover all the required assignment areas.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFlow of Content
10 to >8.0 pts
Proficient
Well-organized. Information flows in logical and interesting sequence. Easy to read, follow, and understand throughout. Captures the reader’s attention.
8 to >6.0 pts
Acceptable
Organized. Information flows in logical and interesting sequence. Easy to read, follow, and understand through most of presentation.
6 to >4.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Organization, sequence, and flow of presentation are difficult to follow at times. Information is difficult to read or understand in a few areas.
4 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Paper is not well organized. Information is difficult to read, understand, and follow throughout most of the paper.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity, Critical Thinking
10 to >8.0 pts
Proficient
Concisely explains the topic. Consistently analyzes information, offers insight, and draws conclusions. Excels in presentation of ideas. Scholarly work.
8 to >6.0 pts
Acceptable
Explains the topic. Presents information about the topic. Some analysis, insight, and conclusions offered. Scholarly work.
6 to >4.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Major aspects of the topic are presented, but content lacks insight and analysis.
4 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Information is basic. Major aspects of the topic are missing or inadequate. Lacks insight, analysis, and conclusions. Reader gains little understanding of the topic.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting CompositionSpelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
An occasional error may occur, but writing, grammar, spelling, transitions, readability, and sentence structure are essentially error-free.
4 to >3.0 pts
Acceptable
Some minor errors (1-3 errors) may occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, and sentence structure but are not consistent throughout. Errors do not interfere with the readability or comprehension of information.
3 to >2.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Frequent errors (4-5 errors) occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, sentence structure, and readability throughout.
2 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Numerous errors (>6 errors) occur with spelling, grammar, transitions, and sentence structure, throughout, which make it very difficult to read and understand the information presented.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
Information gathered from a variety of nursing journals and nursing and/or medical organization websites. Includes a minimum of 3 current references within the last 5 years.
4 to >3.0 pts
Acceptable
Information gathered from a variety of relevant sources. Includes a minimum of 3 current references within the last 5 years.
3 to >2.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Information gathered from a variety of relevant sources. (Not all are professional sites). Provides at least 3 references. References are greater than 5 years old. Uses multiple textbooks.
2 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Not all references are appropriate; not from scholarly sources. Fewer than 3 references used.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
An occasional error may occur, but the paper is essentially error-free, following APA format in the body of the paper and reference page.
4 to >3.0 pts
Acceptable
Some minor errors (1-3 errors) may occur with APA format, but errors are not consistent throughout the paper.
3 to >2.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Frequent errors (4-5 errors) occur with APA format throughout the paper.
2 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Numerous errors (>6 errors) occur with APA format consistently throughout the paper, indicating that little effort was placed on understanding the format guidelines.
5 pts
Total Points: 45
