GRADING CRITERIA: ISSUES/TRENDS PAPER
“Roles, Ethical Considerations, and Effectiveness of the Adult-Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
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I. Comprehensive Presentation of Issue(s)/Trend(s).
___________ A. Ethics
(20 points) 1. Ethical Principles.
– Define and discuss each of the following, giving examples for each: (a) nonmaleficence, (b) utilitarianism, (c) justice, (d) fidelity, (e) veracity, and (f) autonomy.
2. Ethical Issues in Patient Care.
a. Advanced Directives.
b. Identify and discuss one other issue, giving at least one example pertinent to the discussion.
__________ B. Professional Resources
(10 points) 1. Identify and give an overview of some organizational,
educational, on-line and other resources that support
the role of the Adult Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP).
(10 points).
___________ C. Research highlighting the effectiveness of AG-ACNP in acute care
(15 points) (must integrate/address at least 4 studies).
1. Based on findings presented in the paper. (5 points).
2. Development and clarity (5 points).
___________ II. Scholarliness in Writing
(50 points) ___ Development, organization, and sentence structure.
___ Spelling, grammar, and third person writing.
___ Use of APA format.
___ States purpose of paper in the introductory paragraph.
___ Uses transitional sentences between paragraphs.
___ Uses very minimal, if any, direct quotations.
___ Uses literature appropriately to support statements/positions.
___ Summarizes entire paper in closing paragraph.
___ Maintains assigned paper length (body = 6-7 pages).
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TOTAL POINTS (100 points possible)
Student: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________
