Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes:
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team.
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience.
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester.
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner.
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.)
2. Discuss how
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books).
Reply to the following prompts:
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention,
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard.
Submission and Due Dates:
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per
instructions (pending).
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is
Addresses the
Topic
The student’s reflection
and response to the
prompts/topic are
presented in a clear
manner; The topic is
thoroughly addressed;
The paper is
immediately interesting
and it is supported with
detail.
The student’s reflection
relates to the instruction
prompts/topic; the
student satisfactorily
addresses the topic;
Detail is provided. It may
take a re-reading to
understand.
The student minimally
addresses or veers from
addressing the
prompts/topic. Little
detail is offered: it is
difficult to follow and
understand.
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Fails to meet the criteria by
disregard for the expectations
stated in the instructions;
Does not address the
prompts/topic; The reader
can not follow the paper at
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
Organization
& Use of
Language
Content is easy to read.
The paragraphs are clear
and with sufficient
detail. Ideas are
connected and free of
grammatical and
technical errors.
Content organization is
satisfactory. The
paragraphs are
moderately clear and
with some detail. Has less
than three grammatical
and/or technical errors.
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
The content is not
satisfactorily organized.
The paragraphs are
disconnected, ideas are
included which do not
relate and have little or
no supporting details.
Contains three or more
grammatical and/or
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations
stated in the instructions. Lack
of organization detracts from
understanding. Paragraphs
are disjointed, rambling
and/or lack transition of
thoughts. Contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors. Uses
jargon and/or is not
professional.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format,
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
References
Follows APA guidelines,
correct use of citations
within the paper and
correct references. Is
appropriate in length as
described for the
assignment. Succinct
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines
with minor (less than
three) errors in the body,
citations or references. It
is the appropriate length
as described for the
assignment.
Paper does not follow
APA guidelines and/or
contains numerous
(three to six) errors in
the body, citations or
references. Is
significantly longer or
shorter than described
for the assignment.
Paper does not reflect APA
guidelines and/or contains
greater than six errors in the
body, citations or references.
Is unacceptably longer or
shorter than described for the
assignment. Fails to meet the
expectations stated in the
instructions
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You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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.
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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)
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical Discussion
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.
