Description
NURSING ISSUES SCHOLARLY PAPER
Being ready for the future of nursing means understanding evolving issues affecting the profession. The purpose of this assignment is to choose a professional nursing organization of interest, describe the organization’s mission, discuss the benefits of belonging to a professional nursing organization, select one nursing issue listed on the organization’s website, then describe and discuss this issue as it relates to professional nursing practice.
Assignment Criteria:
Develop a scholarly paper that includes the following:
Choose one (1) professional nursing organization of interest (See Finkelman, Chapter 1).
Briefly discuss the mission of the organization.
Discuss the benefits of being a member of this or any professional nursing organization.
Select one (1) policy agenda or legislative issue listed on the nursing organization’s website. To find an issue, you may need to look for a drop down or link labeled policy and advocacy, political action, or something similar.
Provide an overview of the issue and the organization’s involvement.
Discuss what impact the issue has on professional nursing practice and how nurses can be involved in supporting the issue.
The scholarly paper should be in third person, narrative format, 2 (two) to three (3) pages excluding the title and reference pages.
Include Level I headings to organize the paper (see below).
Include an introductory paragraph (not labeled Introduction) and a conclusion.
References must include, at a minimum, the textbook, the professional nursing organization’s website, and a minimum of one (1) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal article no greater than five (5) years old. Journal articles must be able to be found in the FSW Library.
APA (7th) format is required. The paper should be approximately two (2) to three (3) pages excluding the title page and reference page. Attention to spelling, grammar, and style is required.
Do not use quotations.
Review your Turnitin Similarity score and make any needed changes. If the score is greater than 20%, you must revise and resubmit the paper prior to the due date. Plan your time accordingly.
Title of Paper
(Note: Here you will write your introductory paragraph but do not label it as Introduction)
Mission of the Nursing Organization
Benefits of Professional Nursing Organization Membership
Nursing Issue (Spell out what is the name of the issue)
Impact of the Nursing Issue on Professional Nursing Practice
Conclusion
Rubric
Nursing Issues Scholarly Paper
Nursing Issues Scholarly Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses Assigned Topics
75 pts
Exceptional
Paper complete. All required assignment criteria is covered.
70 pts
Good
Some but not all assignment criteria are covered.
65 pts
Needs Improvement
Topics only slightly covered and lack substance.
0 pts
Insufficient or Lacking
Incomplete or confusing.
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of critical thinking
75 pts
Exceptional
Demonstrates clear understanding of the topics. Relates readings to research and summarizes information gained and applies to professional nursing practice.
70 pts
Good
Conveys understanding of the topics. Some inconsistencies in making connections between readings and research and/or summarizing the information. Limited application to professional nursing practice.
65 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks substance, limited evidence of understanding the topics. Connections between readings and research are unclear, not firmly established, or are not obvious. Slight or unclear application to professional nursing practice.
0 pts
Insufficient or Lacking
Lack of understanding. No evidence of connections between readings and research. No application to professional nursing practice
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
50 pts
Excellent
References must include the textbook, the professional nursing organization’s website, and a minimum of one (1) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal article no greater than five (5) years old unless a classic or historical reference).
45 pts
Good
Missing one of the reference requirements: References must include the textbook, the professional nursing organization’s website, and a minimum of one professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal article no greater than five (5) years old
40 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing two of the reference requirements: References must include the textbook, the professional nursing organization’s website, and a minimum of one professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal article no greater than five (5) years old.
0 pts
Insufficient or Lacking
References not mentioned and/or no reference citations.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
25 pts
Excellent
Correct APA format of paper, references, and citations. The same error made multiple times will be counted as an error each time. 0 to 1 error
20 pts
Good
Correct APA format of paper, references, and citations. The same error made multiple times will be counted as an error each time. 2 to 3 errors
15 pts
Needs Improvement
Major errors incorrect APA format of paper, references, and citations. The same error made multiple times will be counted as an error each time. 4 to 5 errors
0 pts
Insufficient or Lacking
Lack of correct APA format of paper, references, and citations. The same error made multiple times will be counted as an error each time. 5 or greater errors
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and/or Spelling
10 pts
Exceptional
Proper grammar and spelling. No quotations.
5 pts
Good
Minor spelling and/or grammar issues. No quotations.
1 pts
Needs Improvement
Major spelling and/ or grammar issues. A quotation(s) is used.
0 pts
Insufficient or Lacking
Multiple errors in grammar and/or spelling.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
15 pts
Exceptional
Well organized, thought out, and structured. Level I headings used.
5 pts
Good
Minor issues in organization and structure. All Level 1 headings are not used or not used at all.
15 pts
Total Points: 250
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