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Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Application of Theory Paper Guidelines & Scoring Rubric Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize one strategy for the application of a specific nursing theory to resolving a problem or issue of nursing practice in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy. Course Outcomes Through this assignment, a student will demonstrate the ability to: (CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1) (CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10) (CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4, 7) Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6 Total Points Possible: 325 REQUIREMENTS : Description of the Assignment: Content 1. Introduction to the paper includes a few general statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. For example, why would one pick a nursing theory to solve a practice problem? Would a grand, middle-range, or practice theory be best? Does the writer have any experience in using nursing theory this way? In addition, a brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory and information on the sections of the paper are provided. The selected nursing theory can be a grand theory, a middle-range theory, or a practice theory. 2. Description of the problem/issue for which strategies will be developed. The problem to be resolved must be in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy. Scholarly evidence (in the form of a literature review) supporting the issue is included. The problem/issue could be local to one’s specific practice setting. For example, the setting might be a nursing unit, a nursing-education program, an informatics department, or a health-policy unit of a consulting firm. The problem/issue needs to be something that a nursing theory can impact, whether it solves the actual problem/issue or enables people affected by the problem/issue to deal with it. It is best if the problem/issue is from real life – something the writer of the paper has dealt with or is currently engaged in. Some examples (these are fictitious examples) 1 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice a. A nursing unit has experienced rapid turnover of professional staff, including several nurse managers. A new nurse manager from outside of the nursing unit is appointed. b. Informatics nurse specialists face a lot of resistance from all healthcare professionals to implementation of a computer-based order entry program. The implementation date will not be changed. c. A nurse educator is assigned to take over a large class of undergraduate nursing students, with a mix of young adults and adults returning for a second degree. The subject is difficult, students have not been doing well, and frustration and tempers are impeding group work. d. A health-policy nurse specialist works for a consulting firm that lobbies on behalf of many healthcare professions. Within the specialist’s work unit, there is much debate over the pros and cons of various policies being proposed for attention in the coming year. 3. Applying concepts and principles from the selected theory, one strategy for resolving the identified issue is described in depth. Details on how the theory would be applied are included (consider: who, what, when, where, and how). Rationales for the strategy as well as evidence from scholarly literature are included. One ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed. Expected outcome(s) from implementing the strategy are proposed. 4. Concluding statements include new knowledge about applying nursing theory gained by writing the paper Format and Special Instructions 1. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not meeting these requirements. 2. The textbook required for this course may not be used as a reference for this assignment. 3. A minimum of 3 scholarly references are used. References must be current – no older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale is provided. Consult with the course instructor about using an older source. 4. Title page, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual 5. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must be cited and cited correctly. 6. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual Directions and Grading Criteria Category Points % Description Introduction 60 19 Problem/ Issue 85 26 Introduction to the paper includes all of the following: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/ issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. • A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory • Information on the sections of the paper The problem/issue is substantively discussed. The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy. 2 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included. Strategy 100 30 All of the following are present: • One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed substantively • Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are clearly applied • Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident • Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion • Conclusion 40 13 Paper Requirements 10 3 At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed. Concluding paragraph(s) clearly show new knowledge about applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper All of the following requirements are met: Paper meets length requirements Minimum of 3 scholarly references Textbook not used as a reference References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided for use of older references APA Format 10 3 Title page, 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. Citations in Text 10 3 Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. Writing Mechanics 10 3 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 325 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. 3 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria A B C F (100 - 92%) (91-84%) (83-76%) (75-0%) Outstanding or highest level of performance Very good or high level of performance Competent or satisfactory level of performance Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance Content Possible Points = 285 Points Introduction 60-56 Points 55-50 Points 49-46 Points 45-0 Points Introduction to the paper includes all of the following: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/ issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. • A brief oneparagraph summary of a specific nursing theory • Information on the Introduction to the paper includes only 2 of the following: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. • A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory • Information on the sections of the paper Introduction to the paper includes only 1 of the following: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. • A brief oneparagraph summary of a specific nursing theory • Information on the Introduction to the paper includes none of the following: • General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty area of practice. • A brief oneparagraph summary of a specific nursing theory • Information on the NR501 Application of Theory Paper Guidelines.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU 4 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice sections of the paper sections of the paper. sections of the paper 70-65 Points 64-0 Points The problem/issue is superficially discussed. The problem/issue is superficially discussed. The problem/issue is superficially discussed. The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy. • • 85-78 Points Problem/Issue The problem/issue is substantively discussed. The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy. Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included. 77-71 Points Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included It is not clear if the problem belongs to nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy It is not clear if the problem belongs to nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy AND OR • • Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is not included Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is not included 100-92 Points 91-84 Points 83-76 Points All of the following are present: Only 4 of the following are present: Only 3 of the following are present: 2 or fewer of the following are present: • One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed substantively • One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed substantively • One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed substantively • One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed substantively • • Concepts and principles from the selected nursing Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are clearly applied • Concepts and principles from the selected nursing • Concepts and principles from the selected nursing Strategy NR501 Application of Theory Paper Guidelines.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU 75-0 Points 5 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice theory are clearly applied • • • Conclusion Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed. theory are clearly applied • Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident • • Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident • Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident • • At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion • At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed • At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is discussed • 40-37 Points Concluding paragraph(s) clearly show new knowledge about applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper theory are clearly applied 33-30 Points NA Concluding paragraph(s) does not clearly show new knowledge about applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper Content Subtotal 29-0 Points Concluding paragraph(s) are missing _____of 285 points Format Possible Points = 40 Points Paper Requirements 10-9 Points NR501 Application of Theory Paper Guidelines.docx 8 Points Revised 1/23/13 VU 7 Points 6-0 Points 6 Chamberlain College of Nursing APA Format NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice All of the following requirements are met: Only 2 of the following requirements are met: Only 1 of the following requirements is met: None of the following requirements are met: Paper meets length requirements Paper meets length requirements Paper meets length requirements Paper meets length requirements Minimum of 3 scholarly references Minimum of 3 scholarly references Minimum of 3 scholarly references Minimum of 3 scholarly references Textbook not used as a reference Textbook not used as a reference Textbook not used as a reference Textbook not used as a reference References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided for use of older references References are current within the 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided for use of older references References are current - within the 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided for use of older references References are current - within the 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided for use of older references 8 Points 7 Points 6-0 Points There are 3 – 5 APA format errors in the text, title page and/or reference page(s) There are 6 – 8 APA format errors in the title page, running head, or reference page (s). 10-9 Points 8 Points 7 Points There are 0-2 errors in the citation of ideas and information There are 3-5 errors in the citation of ideas and information 10-9 Points There are 0 – 2 APA format errors in the text, title page and reference page(s) Citations NR501 Application of Theory Paper Guidelines.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU There are 6 - 8 errors in the citation of ideas and information There are 9 or more APA format errors in the title page, running head, or reference pages(s). 6-0 Points There are 9 or more errors in the citation of ideas and information 7 Chamberlain College of Nursing Writing Quality NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice 10-9 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6-0 Points 0 – 2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual 3 – 5 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual 6 - 9 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual 10 or more exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented in the 6th edition of the APA manual Format Subtotal Total Points NR501 Application of Theory Paper Guidelines.docx Revised 1/23/13 VU _____of 40 points _____of 325 points 8 • Coming up in week 6 please be reminded that the Application of Theory assignment is due. o • • Examples of Problems ▪ A nursing unit has experienced rapid turnover of professional staff, including several nurse managers. A new nurse manager from outside of the nursing unit is appointed. ▪ Informatics nurse specialists face a lot of resistance from all healthcare professionals to implementation of a computer-based order entry program. The implementation date will not be changed. ▪ A nurse educator is assigned to take over a large class of undergraduate nursing students, with a mix of young adults and adults returning for a second degree. The subject is difficult, students have not been doing well, and frustration and tempers are impeding group work. ▪ A health-policy nurse specialist works for a consulting firm that lobbies on behalf of many healthcare professions. Within the specialist’s work unit, there is much debate over the pros and cons of various policies being proposed for attention in the coming year. o Paper Sections/Headings ▪ Introduction, Problem/Issue, Strategy, Conclusion o Paper Expectations ▪ Please review the Requirements and Description of the assignment found in “Doc Sharing” ▪ Use headings ▪ Select a nursing theory; it can be a grand theory, a middle-range theory or a practice theory. ▪ In this assignment you will identify a problem and utilize a nursing theory to address that problem; the problem/issue needs to be something that a nursing theory may impact, whether it solves the actual problem/issue or enables people affected by the problem/issue to deal with it. ▪ There are fictitious examples found in Application of Theory Paper Guidelines & Scoring Rubric. ▪ You will be required to apply concept/principles from the selected theory, identify one strategy for resolving the problem/issue. • This is a major part of the assignment • Be sure to see the grading rubric and include all five (5) bullets. ▪ Conclude by providing new knowledge that you found/learned writing this paper. • New knowledge is how application of theory solves problems. 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