TO PREPARE
- Review the “Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice” learning resource to explore competencies related to nursing practice.
- Consider the role of competencies in nursing practice. Which competencies may be the most beneficial for project management and nursing informatics?
- Reflect on which skills you might currently possess and how you might become competent in others.
- Complete the “Advanced Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment L3/L4 (NICA) Survey” in this week’s Learning Resources to assist you in evaluating the competencies.
- Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.
- Appraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.
- Analyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.
Note: Be sure to include the completed Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment Survey with your paper.
Rubric
NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric
| NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples. | 40 to >35.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail what competencies are most important and beneficial for success as a leader in practice…. The submission includes a copy of a completed and fully documented competency assessment. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided. 35 to >31.0 pts Good The response accurately explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. … The submission includes a copy of a completed competency assessment. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided. 31 to >27.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. … The submission includes a copy of a completed competency assessment. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided. 27 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice, or it is missing. … The submission includes a copy of a completed competency assessment, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Standard 11, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific. | 25 to >21.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately and fully aligns with Standard 11 with sufficient detail to support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided. 21 to >19.0 pts Good The response accurately explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately aligns with Standard 11 and may support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided. 19 to >16.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response inaccurately or vaguely aligns with Standard 11 and may support the recommend strategies. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided. 16 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely aligns with Standard 11 and does not support the recommended strategies, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill. | 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and clearly explains in detail whether the student already has working knowledge of and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately and clearly explains in detail approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 17 to >15.0 pts Good The response accurately explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 15 to >13.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 13 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill, or it is missing. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 pts Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. 3 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
