Due: Sun, 19 May 2024 23:5919/05/2024
APA Assignment
Goal – For the student to be proficient with APA format and style for papers and discussion questions (DQ).
Objective(s) of assignment:
Understand how to format the DQ and paper APA style.
Be able to format, cite and reference sources used in the paper and DQ APA style.
Recognize incorrect APA citations and references.
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Refer to Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources for APA basics.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Part A: In the paragraph below there are 3 direct quotes and/or paraphrases, rewrite the paragraph in correct APA format.
The day has come for the patient to see the nurse practitioner prior to his trip abroad. By having a “pretravel assessment at least 6 weeks before departure, the provider may assess the timing, duration, and circumstances of travel. Michelle Zappas Candice Whitely and Sarah Carter p. 548 2019.” When the patient is traveling abroad it depends on what country or countries the patient is visiting as to what if any vaccinations are required. It is necessary for the nurse practitioner to remain current with regards to the latest recommendation from the CDC and WHO for travel advisories. (JNP, 2019, p. 548). Primary care NP’s are uniquely positioned to protect the health and well-being of the patient and local community Zappas, Whitely, & Carter.
Part B: Write the following references in correct APA format:
Hosein Karimi and Negin Masoudi Alavi. Nurse Midwifery Study, June 2015 volume 4 issue 2 Doi: 10.17795/nmsjournal29475 Florence Nightingale: The Mother of Nursing
Jean Watson: Theory of Human Caring. Angelo Gonzalo, BSN, RN; Nurselabs. updated September 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020 from [source link omitted]
Michael B. A. Oldstone. Viruses, Plagues, & History. Published 11/2/2009. Oxford University Press. revised and updated edition 2010. New York, New York. ISBN [identifier removed]
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. January 1, 2020. Volume 201 number 1. Clinical fingerprinting: a way to address the complexity and heterogeneity of bronchiectasis in practice. Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia, Timothy R. Aksamit, and Alvar Agusti. Pages 14-19.
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Edition 17. F.A. Davis company. Philadelphia, PA. copyright 1993. Page 679.
Nurses and the use of computer technology. RNAO. No date. Retrieved November 19, 2019 from [source link omitted]
Arabi. F. Rafii. M. A. Cheraghi and Ghiyasvandian, S. (2014). Nurses' policy influence: A concept analysis. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, (issue 3) volume 19, pp 315–322.
Burke, S. (2016). Influence through policy: Nurses have a unique role. Reflections on Nursing Leadership. Retrieved from [source link omitted]
Davoodvand, S., Abbaszadeh, A., & Ahmadi, F. 2016 Journal of medical ethics and history of medicine Patient advocacy from the clinical nurses' viewpoint: a qualitative study volume 5 number 9
Volume 6 issue3. Pages [identifier removed]. Nsiah, C., Siakwa, M., & Ninnoni, J. P. 2019. Registered Nurses' description of patient advocacy in the clinical setting. Nursing Open
Submission Instructions:
Submit both A and B parts together in one Word document.
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET by the due date.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
Module 2 Discussion
Strategies & Quality Practice
What strategies might a professional nurse use in his/her work environment to advocate for implementation of nursing theory as a framework for quality practice?
Strategy and Quality Practice
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Module 2 Assignment
Due: Sun, 26 May 2024 23:5926/05/2024
Begin Preparing Nursing Care Paper
For detailed information, go to Module 3 Assignment.
There is no submission in this module, this assignment is due in module 3.
Module 3 Discussion
EBP
What is the staff nurse’s role in evidence-based practice in your organization? How much do you think evidence-based practice is valued by your colleagues on the nursing staff?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Module 3 Assignment
Due 2 Jun by 23:59
Points 20
Submitting an external tool
Available 11 May at 0:00 - 22 Jun at 23:59
Nursing Care
How does the nursing metaparadigm impact the implementation of culturally proficient nursing care?
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 2-3 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, and other expectations are at the discretion of the i
Module 4 Discussion
Nursing Evolution
How has nursing evolved since you graduated from your original nursing program? Is nursing today what you expected when you enter nursing education?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Module 4 Assignment i
Due: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 23:5909/06/2024
Team Presentation: Nursing Theory
Goal:
Identify the tenets and application of a nursing theory. Discuss the impact of the identified nursing theory on evidence-based practice.
Your presentation should include the following:
- Identify the nurse theory selected.
- Provide an overview of the concepts of the nursing theory.
- Analyze the application of the selected nursing theory for evidence-based practice.
- Provide recommendations for application of selected nursing theory
Submission Instructions:
Presentation is original work and logically organized in current APA style. Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Power point presentation with 8 -10 slides, excluding the tile slide and the reference slide.
The presentation is clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
View Rubric
| Presentation Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Presentation Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Points |
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | 4 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | / 4 pts |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms | 4 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | / 4 pts |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | 4 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of |
Module 4 Assignment ii
Due: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 23:5909/06/2024
Begin Preparing Final Paper
For detailed information, go to Module 6 Assignment.
There is no submission in this module, this assignment is due in module 6.
Module 5 Discussion
Health Care
What are your thoughts about the debate regarding whether health care is a right or a privilege? How has the changing health care environment impacted your practice?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Module 5 Assignment
Due: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:5916/06/2024
Continue Preparing Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper
For detailed information, go to Module 6 Assignment.
There is no submission in this module, this assignment is due in module 6.
Module 6 Discussion
Vision of Nursing
What is your vision for the future of nursing? How does your vision fit with the recommendations in the IOM report? What two action steps do you plan to take to promote this vision?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Attention: Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Friday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Friday due date.
Module 6 Assignment
Due 21 Jun by 23:59
Points 50
Submitting an external tool
Available 12 May at 0:00 - 21 Jun at 23:59
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.
Attention: Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Friday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Friday due date.
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