This assignment relates to the role of the advanced practice nurse. Students will develop a scholarly paper utilizing the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition format.
In review, when developing a scholarly APA paper, begin with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose statement. The body of the paper should include levels of heading that keep the writer focused and on track. For example, this paper would have three level one headings not including the introductory paragraph or conclusion. The paper would then have a conclusion to summarize the main points of the paper. The last page would be the reference page.
Assignment Criteria:
1. Describe the role of the advanced practice nurse and the reason for pursuing an advanced degree.
2. Discuss how a masters level nursing education makes a difference in patient-centered care and decision-making.
1. Discuss how the selected advanced practice role can impact career advancement.
1. Utilize the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report:
The Future of Nursing Leading Change, Advancing Health (found in Modules/Week 3) in the discussion.
4. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format and 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.
5. Include
an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
6. Include level 1 headings to organize the paper.
7. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
8. Include three professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five years old.
9. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
10. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
11. Submit by the posted due date.
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Assignment 1: Role of the Advanced Nurse Paper Grading Rubric (1) |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Assignment Criteria |
8 pts Proficient All topics/criteria addressed, and all questions fully answered. 6 pts Competent All topics/criteria addressed and most questions fully answered. 4 pts Adequate All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions partially answered. 2 pts Novice One or more topics/criteria not addressed or completely answered. |
/ 8 pts |
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Quality/Accuracy of Information |
8 pts Proficient Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. 6 pts Competent Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It provides supporting details and/or examples. 4 pts Adequate Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. A few details and/or examples are given. 2 pts Novice Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic/criteria. |
/ 8 pts |
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Organization |
4 pts Proficient Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. 3 pts Competent Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. 2 pts Adequate There is an attempt at organization, but errors exist. No levels of heading. 1 pts Novice The information or overall structure appears disorganized. |
/ 4 pts |
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Sources |
4 pts Proficient All references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year time frame, or a classic/ historical source. 3 pts Competent The majority of references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year time frame or a classic/historical source. 2 pts Adequate Some references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. 1 pts Novice Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. |
/ 4 pts |
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APA |
0 pts Adequate Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar. 0 pts Competent Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar. 0 pts Novice Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar. 0 pts Proficient Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar. |
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Total Points: 0 |
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