Assignment: Clear Goals and Strategies for a Professional Nursing Future

Assignment: Clear Goals and Strategies for a Professional Nursing Future

Assignment: Clear Goals and Strategies for a Professional Nursing Future

Establish clear goals and strategies for a professional nursing future.•Provides opportunity to demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development through the thoughtful creation of 1 year and 5 year career path. Creates awareness of partnership with other disciplines.

•Create a power point presentation.•7 content slides MAXIMUM reference slide(s).•Slides MUST have in text citations in APA format.•Reference slide required in APA format.•All content must be placed on slide (please do not use notes section)

Slide Content Titles

•State Practice and Application Requirements

•Transition to the RN Role

•Holistic Life Balance.

•Stressors and Challenges.

•Lifelong Learning.

•Professional Contributions.

•References.

State Practice and Application Requirements

•Identify the state in which the student is seeking employment.

•Detail a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state.

•Use in text citations in APA format

Transition to RN Role

•Research and identify three (3) positions or employers the student could work for as a new graduate BSN in the geographic area the student is seeking employment. •Identify 3 motivators (1 for each) and 3 possible detractors (1 for each) for working in those positions or with the selected employers•Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified •Use in text citations in APA

Holistic Life Balance

•Provide a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal and professional life. Designate methods at 1 year and 5 year increments.

Stressors and Challenges

•Identify known and anticipated stressors/challenges and how the student plans to manage the stressors/challenges. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments.

Lifelong Learning

•Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments.

•This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline.

Professional Contribution

•Summarize plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing organization or work place nursing committee AND one community program utilizing your professional nursing skills. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments.

Helpful Websites

•Students may find the following list of resources helpful in completing the assignment:•American Nurses Credentialing Center athttp://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx•Board of Nursing Contact at https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm•Holistic Nursing at http://www.ahna.org/About-Us/What-is-Holistic-Nursing•National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm•Nursing Community at http://www.thenursingcommunity.org/•Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at http://www.rwjf.org/•Sigma Theta Tau International at http://www.nursingsociety.org

Rubric:

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDTransition into the Professional Nursing Role escription of criterion50.0 to >45.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceThoroughly addresses all elements below: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.45.0 to >40.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceOne to two elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.40.0 to >35.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceThree to four elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.35.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceFive or more elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.50.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHolistic Life Balance20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceClearly describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformancePartially describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.14.0 to >12.0 ptsNo DescriptionMinimally describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceMissing description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSterssors and Challenges20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceEstablishes a clear description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides a partial description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides a minimal description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceMissing description of stressors and/or anticipated challenges or management of both.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLifelong Learning20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceEstablishes a clear plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides a partial plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides a minimal plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides little or no reference to a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Contributions30.0 to >26.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance(a) Establishes a complete summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Thoroughly examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.26.0 to >23.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance(a) Provides a partial summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Partially examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.23.0 to >20.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performancea) Provides a minimal summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Minimally examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.20.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performancea) Provides little or no reference to plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Fails to examine the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.30.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Resources40.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceProvides three or more references that are peerreviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and one or more professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.35.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides two references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.31.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceProvides one references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.27.0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceDoes not provide references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and/or one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.40.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA (latest edition) Format, Grammar and Punctuation20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of PerformanceAPA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper, on the title page, in‐ text citations, and/or the Reference page. No errors in grammar or punctuation.17.0 to >14.0 ptsVery Good or High Level of PerformanceAPA formatting is used with 1‐2 errors, on the title page, in‐text citations, and/or the Reference page. Less than 2 errors in grammar or punctuation.14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of PerformanceNo more than 3‐5 errors in APA formatting in the paper, on the title page, in‐ text citations, and the Reference page. No more than 3‐5 errors in grammar or punctuation.12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of PerformanceMore than 5 errors in APA formatting in the paper, on the title page, in‐text citations, and/or the Reference page. More than 5 errors in grammar or punctuation.20.0 ptsTotal Points: 200.0PreviousNext

 

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Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.

Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.

The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
LopesWrite Policy

For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.
Late Policy

The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.
Communication

Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.