Directions and Assignment Criteria
| Assignment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
| Introduction | 6 | 6 | This section includes:
Leininger theory
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| Importance of Nursing Theory | 20 | 20 | This section requires the following information.
· Present an analysis of the importance of nursing theory, in general, to the nursing profession. Each of the following questions are to be answered.
· References from nursing literature are required. |
| Summary of Selected Nursing Theory | 20 | 20 | This section requires the following information.
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| Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional Nursing Practice area
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25 | 25 | This section includes the following elements:
· Present a discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas: Nurse practitioner
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| Conclusion | 6 | 6 | This section includes the following elements:
· Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession · Summarizes the selected nursing theory. · Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment. |
| Paper Specifications | 5 | 5 | · A nursing theory was used.
· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved. · A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly nursing references were used. · A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and lesson information were not used as scholarly references. · The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. |
| APA Format | 8 | 8 | 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 | 5 | 5 | Ideas, and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. Permission to use references older than 5 years must be obtained from faculty. |
| Writing Mechanics | 5 | 5 | 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 | 100 | 100 | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading rubric for NR 501 Assignment One/Week 2
| 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 = 82 Points |
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| Introduction | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
Statements about nursing theory in general.
Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
A nursing theory was used.
References from nursing literature are required.
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
Statements about nursing theory in general.
Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
A nursing theory was used.
References from nursing literature are required.
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
Statements about nursing theory in general.
Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
A nursing theory was used.
Limited references from nursing literature were provided.
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Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
Statements about nursing theory in general.
Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
A nursing theory was used.
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
Statements about nursing theory in general.
Identification of the ONE nursing theory used within this assignment.
Identification of the sections of the paper.
A nursing theory was used.
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided.
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| Importance of Nursing Theory | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?
References from nursing literature support information provided. |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?
References from nursing literature support information provided. |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?
Limited references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing theory within the profession?
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
Why should the study of nursing theory be included in a master’s program?
How is nursing theory useful to the nursing profession?
How can nursing theory be used to separate the nursing profession from other healthcare professions?
What would be ONE concern regarding the use of nursing within the profession?
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
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| Summary of Selected Nursing Theory
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20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
Identify the name and author of the selected nursing theory
Identify when the selected nursing theory was initially published and when was the latest edition published
Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession)
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track
References from nursing literature support information provided. |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
Identify the name and author of the selected nursing theory
Identify when the selected nursing theory was initially published and when was the latest edition published
Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession)
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track
References from nursing literature support information provided. |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
Identify the name and author of the selected nursing theory
Identify when the selected nursing theory was initially published and when was the latest edition published
Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession)
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track
Limited references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Identify the name and author of the selected nursing theory
Identify when the selected nursing theory was initially published and when was the latest edition published
Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession)
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
Identify the name and author of the selected nursing theory
Identify when the selected nursing theory was initially published and when was the latest edition published Provide a summary of the key concepts contained within the selected nursing theory.
A description of how this theory addresses each of the metaparadigms/concepts (person, health, environment, and nursing profession)
Identify why this nursing theory selected and its potential use within the student’s selected Master’s track
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
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| Application of Specific Nursing Theory to Selected Professional Nursing Practice area
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25 Points | 22 Points | 20 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
Discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information.
References from nursing literature support information provided.
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
A discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information.
References from nursing literature support information provided |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
A discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information.
Limited references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: A discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
A discussion of how the selected nursing theory defines and explains one of the following professional nursing practice areas:
Present 2 (two) examples illustrating the above information.
Limited or no references from nursing literature were provided. |
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| Conclusion | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment. |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.
|
Presentation of
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory. Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:
Summarizes presented information regarding theory in general and its use within the nursing profession
Summarizes the selected nursing theory.
Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from writing this assignment.
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| Paper Specifications | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
| This section included all of the following elements:
A nursing theory was used.
A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
A minimum of 4 (four) nursing references was used.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT 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. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. |
This section included three of the following elements:
A nursing theory was used.
A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references was used.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT 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.
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. |
This section included only two of the following elements:
A nursing theory was used.
Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references was used.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT 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.
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. |
This section included only one of the following:
A nursing theory was used.
A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references was used.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT 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.
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. |
This section included none of the following:
A nursing theory was used.
A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references was used.
A dictionary, required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT 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.
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) was at least 5 pages, but no more than 7 pages. |
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| Content Subtotal | _____of 82 points | ||||
| Format
Possible Points = 18 Points |
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| APA Style | 8 Points | 7 Points | 6 Points | 3 Points | 0 Points |
| APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
0 to 1 APA error is present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
2 – 3 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
4 – 5 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
6 – 7 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
8 or greater APA errors are present |
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| Citations | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
| There are 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty. |
There are 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
OR
Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOT obtained from faculty. |
There are 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
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There are 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge | There are 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge | |
| Writing Quality | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
| 1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual | |
| Format Subtotal | _____of 18 points | ||||
| Total Points | _____of 100 points | ||||
