It is important for nurses to stay abreast of current issues and trends in our field. Use this Assignment as an opportunity to develop or enhance your expertise on a topic that interests you.
Also, this Assignment introduces you to the Walden Library. The Library is an invaluable resource for discovering nursing and health care–related databases and professional articles.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare
- Review the Week 3 Assignment 1 Rubric.
- Explore the Writing ResourcesLinks to an external site. found in the Start Here module. Review the following areas in the tab:
- Download the CON Writing Template.
- Review instructions on how to submit your assignment draft to Turnitin Drafts and Grammarly.
- Access the Walden LibraryLinks to an external site. and its nursing databasesLinks to an external site..
- Use the Walden Library to search for an article (published in the last 5 years) related to how the ANCC Magnet Model impacts nurses, their nursing care, and/or health care quality.
Article Response Assignment
Write a one-page response to the article that you selected from the Walden Library. Precisely format your paper using the CON Writing Template provided in the Writing Resources tab including an introduction, body, and summary (conclusion).
As you reflect on the findings in your chosen article, consider how the findings compare to your own professional nursing experience with Magnet, or, if you have no personal experience with Magnet, your thoughts concerning Magnet:
- Paraphrase and integrate information from the article into paper.
- Consider factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you.
Utilize the Writing Resources tab where you will find support to guide you through the process of paraphrasing, and citing and referencing per APA. The Week 3 Assignment Rubric will keep you on track. Remember to use Grammarly to check your writing for errors before submitting your assignment.
Have fun writing your first paper!
Submit your Assignment by Day 7.
submission information
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
- To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK3Assgn1+last name+first initial.
- Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
- Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
NURS_3100_Week_3_Assignment_1_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a one-page summary and response to the article that you selected from the Walden Library. Precisely format your paper using the CON Writing Template provided in the Writing Resources tab. | 42 to >37.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed summary or response to the article and precisely follows the CON Writing Template.37 to >33.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed summary or response to the article and precisely follows the CON Writing Template.33 to >29.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed summary or response to the article, and adequately follows the CON Writing Template.29 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed summary and/or response to the article or fails to precisely use the CON Writing Template. | 42 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAs you reflect on the findings in your chosen article, consider how the findings compare to your own professional nursing experience with Magnet, or, if you have no personal experience with Magnet, your thoughts concerning Magnet. Consider factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you. | 42 to >37.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed reflection of professional nursing experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues. Provided a fully developed reflection of factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you.37 to >33.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed reflection of professional nursing experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues. Provided a developed reflection of factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you.33 to >29.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed reflection of professional nursing experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with limited analysis of concepts and related issues. Provided an adequately developed reflection of factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you. experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.”29 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an underdeveloped reflection of professional nursing experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues. Provided an underdeveloped reflection of factors or principles from the article that hold true for or resonate with you. experience with Magnet, or thoughts concerning Magnet with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues.” | 42 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization | 12 to >10.0 ptsExcellentContent is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.10 to >9.0 ptsProficientContent contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.9 to >8.0 ptsBasicContent contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.8 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization. | 12 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone | 12 to >10.0 ptsExcellentContent clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.10 to >9.0 ptsProficientContent demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.9 to >8.0 ptsBasicContent demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.8 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing. | 12 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Originality, Source Credibility, and Attribution of Ideas | 12 to >10.0 ptsExcellentContent reflects original thought and writing and proper paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates full adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.10 to >9.0 ptsProficientContent adequately reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates adequate adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are one or two minor errors.9 to >0.0 ptsBasicContent somewhat reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing somewhat demonstrates adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are two or three minor errors.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent does not adequately reflect original writing and/or paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates inconsistent adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and reference. There are numerous and/or significant errors. | 12 pts | |
| Total Points: 120 | |||
Required Readings
American Nurses Credentialing Center. (n.d.). About Magnet
Links to an external site.. https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/about-magnet/
American Nurses Credentialing Center (n.d.) Magnet Model –
Links to an external site.Creating a Magnet culture
Links to an external site.. https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/magnet-model/
American Nurses Credentialing Center (n.d.) Why become Magnet?
Links to an external site. https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/about-magnet/why-become-magnet/
Graystone, R. (2018). How Magnet® designation helps hospitals tackle the nursing shortage. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration
Links to an external site.. 48(9), 415–416. http://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000640
Martin, D., Godfrey, N., & Walker, M. (2015). The baccalaureate big 5: What Magnet® hospitals should expect from a baccalaureate generalist nurse. Journal of Nursing Administration
Links to an external site., 45(3), 121–123. http://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000168
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (2009). Issues and trends in nursing: Professional practice models [Video]. Walden University Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Walden University, LLC. (2020). Section 3: Self-care and self-pacing
Links to an external site. [Video]. In Online student roundtable discussion. Walden University Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Writing Resources And Program Success Tools
Be sure to access the Writing Resources page in the Start Here module for assistance with writing, referencing, and other scholarly tasks.
