nursing’s metaparadigm.
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.
· Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
10 points Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
8 points Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.
6 points Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
4 points Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
10 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
10 points Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
8 points Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
6 points Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 points Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
10 points Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
8 points Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 points Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 points Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
10 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
10 points Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
8 points Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
6 points Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
4 points Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
10 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
10 points Distinguished
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 Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
6 points Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
4 points Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.