| Grading criteria | Directions: 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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