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Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.
Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.
Identify a patient care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision‐making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.
Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.
Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
rubric citeria DescriptionEvolution of Nursing Practice Over Time and Resulting Changes to Scope of Practice and Approach to Patient Care
5. Excellent15 pointsA thorough explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is discussed in detail. An insightful account of the evolution of nursing practice and its influence on scope of practice and patient care is presented.
4. Good13.35 pointsAn explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is discussed. Minor detail is needed for clarity. The explanation is accurate and captures all significant aspects.
3. Satisfactory11.85 pointsA general explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is summarized. There are some minor inaccuracies. Some information is needed for clarity.
2. Less than Satisfactory11.25 pointsExplanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is incomplete. A partial summary of how scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is presented. There are major inaccuracies. More information is needed.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsExplanation of how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual is not presented.
Comparison of Differentiated Practice Competencies of ADN and BSN22.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionComparison of Differentiated Practice Competencies of ADN and BSN
5. Excellent22.5 pointsA comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is clearly presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are described in detail. The narrative demonstrates a strong understanding of differentiated competencies and scope of practice for the ADN and BSN.
4. Good20.03 pointsA comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is nursing is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are described. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or support.
3. Satisfactory17.78 pointsA general comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are summarized. Some information is needed for clarity or support.
2. Less than Satisfactory16.88 pointsAn incomplete comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice is unclear. There are significant inaccuracies. More information is needed.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN are not compared.
Use of Patient Care Situation to Describe Differences in Approach to Nursing Care30 pointsCriteria DescriptionUse of Patient Care Situation to Describe Differences in Approach to Nursing Care Based Upon ADN and BSN Education
5. Excellent30 pointsRelevant patient care situation is thoroughly described. The differences in approach to nursing care and scope of practice based upon ADN and BSN education are described in detail. Narrative demonstrates insight into patient care, decision making, and differing approaches between ADN and BSN.
4. Good26.7 pointsRelevant patient care situation is described, including differences in decision making and approach to nursing care based upon ADN and BSN education. Difference between ADN and BSN scope of practice is described. Minor detail is needed for clarity.
3. Satisfactory23.7 pointsSummary of relevant patient care situation is presented. Differences in decision making and approach to nursing care based upon ADN and BSN education are generally described. Difference between ADN and BSN scope of practice is summarized. More detail is needed for clarity and support.
2. Less than Satisfactory22.5 pointsSummary of patient care situation is incomplete or is not relevant to illustrating the differences in decision making or approach to nursing care based upon ADN and BSN education.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsA patient care situation illustrating the difference between ADN and BSN in decision making and approaches to patient care is not presented.
Application of Evidence-Based Practice and RN-BSN Education in Nursing Care30 pointsCriteria DescriptionApplication of Evidence-Based Practice and RN-BSN Education in Nursing Care
5. Excellent30 pointsA discussion of the significance of evidence-based practice to nursing care and how the BSN supports the application of evidence-based practice is thoroughly presented. Strong evidence and rationale is provided to support claims.
4. Good26.7 pointsA discussion on the significance of evidence-based practice to nursing care and how the BSN supports the application of evidence-based practice is presented. Some evidence or rationale is needed to support claims.
3. Satisfactory23.7 pointsA summary of the significance of evidence-based practice to nursing care and how the BSN supports the application of evidence-based practice is presented. The discussion contains minor inaccuracies; or, more evidence or rationale is needed to support claims.
2. Less than Satisfactory22.5 pointsThe significance of evidence-based practice to nursing care and how the BSN supports the application of evidence-based practice is partially discussed. The discussion contains significant inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsSignificance of evidence-based practice to nursing care and how the BSN supports its application is not discussed.
Communication and Collaboration With Interdisciplinary Teams to Support Patient Outcomes22.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionCommunication and Collaboration With Interdisciplinary Teams to Support Patient Outcomes
5. Excellent22.5 pointsA detailed discussion of how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes, is clearly presented. The discussion is well supported and strongly illustrates the importance of working with interdisciplinary teams.
4. Good20.03 pointsA discussion of how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes, is presented. Overall, the discussion illustrates the importance of working with interdisciplinary teams.
3. Satisfactory17.78 pointsA summary of how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes, is presented. The summary generally illustrates the importance of working with interdisciplinary teams. Some information is needed for accuracy or to support claims.
2. Less than Satisfactory16.88 pointsAn incomplete discussion of how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes, is presented. The discussion contains inaccuracies and fails to demonstrate the importance of working with interdisciplinary teams.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsA discussion of how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and how this supports safer and more effective patient outcomes, is not presented.
Thesis Development and Purpose7.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionThesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent7.5 pointsThesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good6.68 pointsThesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory5.93 pointsThesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less than Satisfactory5.63 pointsThesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsPaper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction7.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionArgument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent7.5 pointsClear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good6.68 pointsArgument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory5.93 pointsArgument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less than Satisfactory5.63 pointsSufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsStatement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)7.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionMechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent7.5 pointsWriter is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good6.68 pointsProse is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory5.93 pointsSome mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less than Satisfactory5.63 pointsFrequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsSurface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)3 pointsCriteria DescriptionPaper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent3 pointsAll format elements are correct.
4. Good2.67 pointsTemplate is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory2.37 pointsTemplate is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory2.25 pointsTemplate is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsTemplate is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources4.5 pointsCriteria DescriptionDocumentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent4.5 pointsSources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good4.01 pointsSources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory3.56 pointsSources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory3.38 pointsDocumentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsSources are not documented.