Subcategories: Drug testingand health care workers

Subcategories: Drug testingand health care workers

The main topic: Drug and Alcohol

Subcategories: Drug testing and health care workers

 

Grading criteriaDirections:  Healthcare policy impacts nursing professionals and the broader public. Regardless of where the registered nurse practices, healthcare policy is an important aspect of professional nursing and guides how nurses will practice, “amplifies the views of nursing, and educates consumers and decision makers” (American Nurses Association, n.d.).

For this assignment, you will review and analyze one of the ANA Official Position Statements

1.    Select one of the ANA Official Position Statements and then select one of the subcategories (i.e. position statement: Nursing Practice; subcategory: Delegation) and

2.    Turn in your selection to the comments section of this forum for approval. You may want to select two in case your first choice is taken. First selected, first choice.

3.    The topic selection is due by week 2. Ask questions if you are unsure!

Below are the contents of the paper for the assignment:

·        Identify the topic and the ANA Official Position

·        Compare and Contrast the position with another federal, national, or global organization on the same or similar position – must show similarities and differences

·        Using QSEN Competencies – Describe how the position supports at least one QSEN competency and relevant KSA’s

·        Analyze the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public – most important section – spend time on this!

·        Discuss how a coach leader would promote this position with novice nurses.

The paper is due week 5 in the TurnItIn forum (less than 20% unoriginality) and in the grading forum

This is an APA formatted paper. A template for an APA formatted paper is on the moodle page near the APA references and information. You may use that template, but change the sections that need changing. Use the MEAL acronym for developing your paper.

APA requirements for all papers is on the moodle page near the APA references and information.

There should be at least references for the position statement, QSEN competency, the comparison organization, and at least two peer-reviewed journals for the analysis section. Do not use .com or .net websites at all

Review the rubric that will be used for grading before you turn it in for a grade.

Introduction
no introduction earns a zero

0points

Introduction disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.

3points

Constructs introduction with minimal preparation for contents of paper. Main idea vague

7points

Constructs introduction preparing reader for contents of paper. Main idea clear

8points

Constructs well thought introduction clearly preparing reader for contents of paper.

10points

Identifies the topic and the ANA official position
no description of topic and ANA position earns a zero (0)

0points

Disorganized description with multiple gaps.

3points

Good description of the topic and ANA official position with identifiable gaps

7points

Provides a simple description of the topic and ANA official position with little detail and limited perspective

8points

Well-stated complete description of the topic and ANA official position

10points

Compares and Contrasts the position with another federal, national, or global organization on the same or similar position
no comparison and contrast earns a zero

0points

Provides limited or no description of the chosen indicators; fails to demonstrate understanding of the indicators applicability to the organization.

3points

Compares or contrasts position conveying little understanding of official position and applicability of the organizations.

7points

Provides simple comparison and contrast of the position with another organization.

8points

Well-stated, detailed comparison and contrast with other organization on the same or similar position – well discussed with supporting evidence

10points

Describes how the selected position supports at least one QSEN competency and relevant KSA’s
no description of QSEN and the ANA position earns a zero

0points

Poor description of how the selected position supports QSEN competencies.

3points

Description conveys little understanding of the official position and selected QSEN competency and KSA’s.

7points

Description is superficial and limited in scope and details of the selected QSEN competency and KSA.

8points

Well-stated description is detailed including appropriate competency and KSA; examples given.

10points

Analyze the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public
Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

Little to no analysis of the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public – examples irrelevant

5points

Superficial analysis of impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public – did not include information; few to no examples

10points

Good analysis with gaps addressing impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public – examples

12points

Robust analysis of the impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public – examples

15points

Discuss how a coach leader would promote this position with novice nurses.
Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

Discussion lacks depth or no inclusion of the coach leader

3points

Superficial discussion of the coach leader, needs of the noivce nurse, or inclusion of the position

4.5points

Provides a complete discussion of the coach leader and promotion of the select position with novice nurses

5points

Conclusion
No conclusion earns a zero

0points

Conclusion disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.

3points

Constructs conclusion with minimal summary of contents of paper. Main idea vague

7points

Constructs conclusion summarizes contents of paper. Main idea clear.

8points

Constructs well thought conclusion clearly summarizing contents of paper.

10points

Writing Mechanics (Spelling/standard Grammar/ organizational flow of thoughts
Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

___Flow of content poor. ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics and no evidence of review

1points

___Flow of content with gaps. ___ Assignment shows evidence of minimal review for spelling and grammar errors ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics

3points

___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Few to several issues with writing mechanics

4points

___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically ___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level

5points

APA Format
Plagiarism throughout paper. Earns a zero for the paper

0points

___ Does not adhere to APA elements 1

6points

___ Adheres to a small number of APA elements

6points

___ Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements

8points

___ Entire paper is double-spaced with 1″ margins ___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman ___ Correct running head (header) with pagination ___ Title, name, school name centered and double-spaced (please also include course number and title, date and instructor’s name) ___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea, subtopics, etc. (ca. 5-7 or perhaps a few more pages)

10points

Attribution
___ No attribution which leads to plagiarism; may result in paper earning zero points

0points

___ Attribution present but significantly incomplete, papers contains plagiarism

2points

___ Sources properly attributed, no plagiarism

4points

___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes where appropriate

5points

References & Citations
___ No references for unoriginal work 0 – may result in a zero for the entire paper. Does not turn paper in to TURNITIN or Plagiarism throughout earning zero points for paper.

0points

___References present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable

5points

___ References on separate titled page (centered) ___ Not all in correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Less than the following (listed alphabetically; hanging indent; minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources; each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references, citations complete and correct)

8points

___ References on separate titled page (centered, bolded) ___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Listed alphabetically ___ Hanging indent ___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references ___ All in-text citations complete and correctly applied

10points

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