STU Personal Philosophy of Nursing Beliefs and Ethics Discussion
Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Goal:
Discuss the tenets of nursing’s metaparadigm. Identify personal philosophy of nursing.
Your paper should include the following:
– Discuss personal philosophy of nursing.
– Articulate changes in personal philosophy over time.
– Discuss factors that impacted change in personal philosophy of nursing.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 3-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Final Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
10 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
8 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
6 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
10 points |
|
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
10 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
8 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
6 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
10 points |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
10 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
8 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
6 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
10 points |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
10 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
8 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
6 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
10 points |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
10 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
8 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
6 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
4 points Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
10 points |
