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Nursing Care of the Older Adult

NUR 2214 Individual APA Writing Assignment &

Group PPT Presentation Guidelines


1. Individual Paper—Topic:

AACN Competencies

Suggested Topics:

§ Ageism, exploring societies prejudices and biases toward the elder population.

§ Choose a theory or model related to gerontologic nursing and related it to the care of an elderly patient you have cared for.

§ Choose a theory or model and write about how that theory or model can be used to promote wellness with age-related changes in the elderly.

§ Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.

 

Assignment Instructions:

1. Construct a 4-7 page APA-formatted paper (not including title and reference pages).

· Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings.

1. Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper:

· Introduction (no heading)

· Define your topic.

1. -Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing?

2. -Why is this topic important or what impact does it have when caring for the elderly client?

· Present a literature review on your topic (3-5 articles within the past 5 years from peer reviewed journals)

· Discuss the conclusions you determined from review of the literature

· Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations.

· Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults with this topic

· Conclusion

1. – What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic?

2. – How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly?

3. – What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level?

Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.)

 

Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location.

 

Domain 1

1.1, 1.2

 

Domain 3

3.3, 3.4

 

Domain 4

4.1, 4.2, 4.3

 

Domain 5

5.1

 

Domain 6

6.2, 6.3

 

Domain 7

7.1, 7.3

 

Domain 10

10.2

 

Course Competencies:

B1, B4, B5, B6


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Grading Rubric for Individual Paper (Points: 200)

1. Introduction (20 points)

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20 points: Thoroughly introduces the topic with a strong opening. Clearly defines the topic, explaining its importance to nursing and its impact on elderly care, supported by compelling rationale and context.

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16-19 points: Effectively introduces the topic, with minor omissions in explanation or context. Defines the topic and addresses its relevance to nursing and elderly care.

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12-15 points: Adequately introduces the topic but lacks depth or clear connections to its importance and impact.

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8-11 points: Minimally addresses the topic, missing key points about its importance or impact on elderly care.

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0-7 points: Does not adequately introduce or define the topic.

2. Literature Review (35 points)

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35 points: Presents a comprehensive review of 3-5 current peer-reviewed journal articles (published within the last 5 years). Synthesizes key findings effectively, with clear relevance to the topic.

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30-34 points: Provides a solid review of 3-5 articles, with minor omissions in synthesis or relevance.

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25-29 points: Includes a basic review of articles but lacks depth in analysis or synthesis of findings.

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15-24 points: Reviews fewer than 3 articles or includes irrelevant or poorly synthesized sources.

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0-14 points: Does not provide an adequate literature review or fails to use peer-reviewed sources.

3. Analysis and Conclusions from Literature (30 points)

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30 points: Clearly discusses key conclusions from the literature review, demonstrating critical thinking and clear connections to the topic.

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25-29 points: Adequately discusses conclusions, with minor gaps in depth or connections to the topic.

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20-24 points: Provides basic conclusions but lacks depth or clear analysis.

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10-19 points: Minimally discusses conclusions, with vague or unclear connections to the topic.

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0-9 points: Fails to address conclusions or analyze the literature.

4. Impact on Elderly Care Across Settings (35 points)

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35 points: Provides an insightful discussion on how the topic affects care in various settings (e.g., home care, long-term care, hospitals). Includes specific examples and demonstrates thorough understanding.

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30-34 points: Discusses the topic’s impact across care settings with minor omissions or less specific examples.

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25-29 points: Provides a basic discussion of the topic’s impact but lacks depth or specificity.

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15-24 points: Minimally discusses the topic’s impact, with unclear or unsupported points.

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0-14 points: Does not adequately address the topic’s impact on elderly care.

5. Resources for Transition of Care (25 points)

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25 points: Identifies a comprehensive range of local, state, and national resources that facilitate safe transitions of care, with clear explanations of their roles.

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20-24 points: Identifies appropriate resources with minor gaps in explanation or breadth.

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15-19 points: Provides a basic list of resources but lacks depth or clarity in explanations.

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10-14 points: Minimally identifies resources, with vague or unclear relevance to transitions of care.

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0-9 points: Does not identify relevant resources or explain their role.

6. Conclusion and Recommendations (30 points)

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30 points: Draws clear, thoughtful conclusions from the exploration of the topic. Provides actionable recommendations for nursing practice and organizational change, showing insight and critical thinking.

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25-29 points: Provides well-considered conclusions and recommendations, with minor omissions in depth or clarity.

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20-24 points: Offers basic conclusions and recommendations but lacks depth or specificity.

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10-19 points: Minimally addresses conclusions and recommendations, with vague or unsupported points.

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0-9 points: Does not adequately conclude or provide recommendations.

7. APA Formatting and References (15 points)

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15 points: Adheres to APA guidelines throughout (e.g., title page, headings, in-text citations, reference list). Contains no or very few minor errors. Uses at least 5 professional references, including 3-5 nursing journal articles.

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12-14 points: Generally follows APA format but includes minor errors or inconsistencies. Uses required references but with minor omissions.

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9-11 points: Attempts to follow APA format but includes multiple errors. References do not fully meet requirements.

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6-8 points: Minimally follows APA format, with substantial errors or missing required references.

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0-5 points: Does not follow APA format or fails to include required references.

8. Writing Quality (10 points)

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10 points: Writing is clear, well-organized, and professional. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are flawless or nearly flawless.

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8-9 points: Writing is clear and professional but includes minor errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

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6-7 points: Writing is generally clear but includes noticeable errors that affect readability.

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3-5 points: Writing lacks clarity or organization, with frequent errors.

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0-2 points: Writing is unclear and poorly organized, with pervasive errors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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