WHAT IS THE SPECIFIC ISSUE OR CONCERN BEING PRESENTED?

17 Jun WHAT IS THE SPECIFIC ISSUE OR CONCERN BEING PRESENTED?

PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT Format and Special Instructions 1. A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories are not allowed to be used. 2. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements. 3. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references are required. References must be current – not older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. Consult with the course instructor about using an older source. 4. A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional information regarding scholarly references, please review “What is a scholarly source?” located in the Course Resource tab. Information from .com websites may be incorrect. 5. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual 6. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly. 7. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual

DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA Assignment Criteria Points % Description Introduction 30 11% The introduction for this paper includes: A nursing theory is required; non-nursing theories may not be used.

General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice.

A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.

Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

References from nursing literature are required.

Description of Issue or Concern 80 29% The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner. The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

References from nursing literature are required. Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern 90 33% This section of the assignment focuses on using the selected nursing theory to resolve the described issue or concern. Required information includes: • Restating the selected nursing theory to be used • Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. • The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: o A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern o A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used o A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented o A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required. Conclusion 30 11% This section provides a summary or review of the key elements of the assignment including the selected nursing theory and its application to the issue or concern.

The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern. Paper Requirements 10 4% A nursing theory must be used.

Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. APA Format 15 5% Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper. [one deduction for each type of APA style error]. Citations in Text 10 4% Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. Writing Mechanics 10 4% Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. Total 275 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

GRADING RUBRIC FOR NR 501 W6 APPLICATION OF NURSING THEORY Assignment Criteria Exceptional (100%) Outstanding or highest level of performance Exceeds (88%) Very good or high level of performance Meets (80%) Competent or satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement (38%) Poor or failing level of performance Developing (0) Unsatisfactory level of performance Content Possible Points = 240 Points Introduction 30 Points 26 Points 24 Points 10 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

A nursing theory was used.

General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice.

A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.

Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

References from nursing literature are required.

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice.

A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.

Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

References from nursing literature are required.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice.

A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required.

Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

Limited references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

• General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. • A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. • Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

• General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice. • A one-paragraph summary of the selected specific nursing theory is required. • Information identifying the sections of this assignment.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.

Description of Issue or Concern 80 Points 75 Points 68 Points 32 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner.

The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner.

The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner.

The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

Limited references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner.

The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

The selected issue or concern must be clearly identified as being as being significant to the professional area of either leadership, education, informatics, healthcare policy or nurse practitioner.

The issue or concern must be presented comprehensively, but concisely by answering each of the following questions. • What is the specific issue or concern being presented? • Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or concern? • What does the nursing literature have to say about this issue or concern including its frequency of occurrence? • Who are the stakeholders or the people affected by the issue or concern?

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. Application of Selected Nursing Theory to Issue or Concern 90 Points 79 Points 72 Points 34 Points 0 Points Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Restating the selected nursing theory to be used.

Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern. The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Restating the selected nursing theory to be used.

Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.

The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

References from nursing literature are required. Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Restating the selected nursing theory to be used.

Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.

The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

Limited references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Restating the selected nursing theory to be used.

Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.

The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented • A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

Restating the selected nursing theory to be used.

Identification of one strategy useful in resolving the identified issue or concern.

The strategy should be presented in depth with the following information being required: • A specific description of how the selected nursing theory can help to resolve the issue or concern • A specific and detailed description of the strategy to be used • A specific and detailed description of how the strategy can be implemented

• A specific and detailed description of one suggestion for future research into either the selected nursing theory or selected issue or concern.

Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. Conclusion 30 Points 26 Po