Guidelines and Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a vulnerable population within a selected community to identify health risks and disparities. Variables influencing the risk and disparity experienced by members of the vulnerable group will be identified, and correlation with national directives to address population health issues will be determined. A concept map will be created to portray the relationships between these elements. Implications for advanced nursing practice and opportunities to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population will be presented.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
- CO 3: Use epidemiological principles, methods, and processes to determine population and global health risks. (PO 5)
- CO 4: Describe nursing’s role in promoting the health of local and global populations. (POs 3, 4)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested at the end of Module 4.
The final due date is at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 150 points
Assignment Overview
Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to better understand the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities. Analyze national health directives (such as Healthy People or another national initiative) to determine correlation with needs/risks/disparities of the vulnerable population.
Part 1: Concept Map
- Identify the following elements to include in the concept map.
- Vulnerable population
- Variables (risk factors) that place the identified population at risk (minimum of three)
- Minimum of one health risk or disparity for which the population is at risk
- Create a concept map that portrays each element and the relationships between the vulnerable population, variables placing the population at risk, and the identified health risk or disparity for which the population is susceptible. The concept map must be your own, original work.
Part 2: Summary Paper
In a 1-3 page paper, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
- Provide an introduction to the paper.
- Include a succinct description of the vulnerable population identified, a minimum of three variables that place the population at risk, and the identified health risk(s) or disparity that the population is at risk of experiencing. Explain how the concept map portrays the relationships between each element:
- Vulnerable population
- Variables that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)
- Health risks and disparities for which the population is at risk (minimum of one)
- Identify one national population health goal or objective that relates to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative). Propose one strategy for advanced nursing practice to collaborate at the local, state, or national level to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the Healthy People goal or objective that is identified.
- Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- Part I: Concept Map—create and submit a concept map as a pdf or a Microsoft Word document.
- Concept map may be either:
- neatly drawn by hand and submitted as a pdf; or
- created using Microsoft Word.
- Concept map must be clear and legible.
- Concept map must be the student’s original work.
- Concept map must include the student’s name and date.
- Concept map may be either:
- Part 2: Summary Paper—using Microsoft Word, create the written paper for this assignment.
- Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
- Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual.
- Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
- No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
- First person should not be used within this assignment.
- Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
Assignment Criteria
| Assessment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
| Part 1: Concept Map | 30 | 20% | An original, student-created concept map is submitted that portrays/meets the following. Vulnerable populationVariables (risk factors) that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)Health risk or disparity experienced by the vulnerable population (minimum of one)Interrelationships between each required elementSubmission guidelines are followed |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Introduction | 15 | 10% | This section includes the following. Overview of the concept of vulnerabilityIdentification of a vulnerable population to be examinedIdentification of the sections of the paperSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Concept Map Overview | 39 | 26% | This section includes overview of the concept map that was created, including all of the following elements. Description of the vulnerable populationExplanation of variables that place the population at risk (minimum of three)Population health-related risk or disparity experienced (minimum of one)Discussion of interrelationships between the elements as portrayed on the concept map Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice | 36 | 24% | This section includes the following. Proposal of one strategy for the MSN-prepared nurse to advocate for this vulnerable population at the local, state, or national levelExplanation of how the proposed strategy aligns with the one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Conclusion | 15 | 10% | This section includes the following. Concluding statements regarding relationships between risk factors and vulnerabilityConcluding statements regarding the role of MSN-prepared nurses to advocate for vulnerable groups |
| Graduate-level Writing Style | 15 | 10% | Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following:Page numberingFont style and sizeMargins and spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
| Quality of Literature Support | It is an expectation that a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are integrated within the assignment. If the above expectation is not met, 3 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Assignment Length Criteria | It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of 1 page in length, and a maximum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages). If the above expectation is not met, 3 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Total | 150 | 100% | A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
| Assessment Criteria | Distinguished (100%) | Exceeds (92%) | Proficient (84%) | Needs Improvement (0%) |
| Part 1: Concept Map | 30 Points | 27 Points | 25 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of an original, student-created concept map as evidenced by all of the following elements. Vulnerable populationVariables (risk factors) that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)Health risk or disparity experienced by the vulnerable population (minimum of one)Interrelationships between each required elementSubmission guidelines are followed | Presentation of an original, student-created concept map exceeds expectations evidenced by most content included but with one area where coverage is superficial. Vulnerable populationVariables (risk factors) that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)Health risk or disparity experienced by the vulnerable population (minimum of one)Interrelationships between each required elementSubmission guidelines are followed | Proficient presentation of an original, student-created concept map as evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. Vulnerable populationVariables (risk factors) that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)Health risk or disparity experienced by the vulnerable population (minimum of one)Interrelationships between each required elementSubmission guidelines are followed | Concept map is not the student’s original creation. Or Original, student-created concept map needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas. Vulnerable populationVariables (risk factors) that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)Health risk or disparity experienced by the vulnerable population (minimum of one)Interrelationships between each required elementSubmission guidelines are followed | |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Introduction | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. Overview of the concept of vulnerabilityIdentification of a vulnerable population to be examinedIdentification of the sections of the paperSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. Overview of the concept of vulnerabilityIdentification of a vulnerable population to be examinedIdentification of the sections of the paperSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. Overview of the concept of vulnerabilityIdentification of a vulnerable population to be examinedIdentification of the sections of the paperSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas. Overview of the concept of vulnerabilityIdentification of a vulnerable population to be examinedIdentification of the sections of the paperSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Concept Map Overview | 39 Points | 35 Points | 32 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. Description of the vulnerable populationExplanation of variables that place the population at risk (minimum of three)Population health-related risk or disparity experienced (minimum of one)Discussion of interrelationships between the elements as portrayed on the concept map Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. Description of the vulnerable populationExplanation of variables that place the population at risk (minimum of three)Population health-related risk or disparity experienced (minimum of one)Discussion of interrelationships between the elements as portrayed on the concept map Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. Description of the vulnerable populationExplanation of variables that place the population at risk (minimum of three)Population health-related risk or disparity experienced (minimum of one)Discussion of interrelationships between the elements as portrayed on the concept map Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas. Description of the vulnerable populationExplanation of variables that place the population at risk (minimum of three)Population health-related risk or disparity experienced (minimum of one)Discussion of interrelationships between the elements as portrayed on the concept map Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice | 36 Points | 33 Points | 30 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. Proposal of one strategy for the MSN-prepared nurse to advocate for this vulnerable population at the local, state, or national levelExplanation of how the proposed strategy aligns with the one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. Proposal of one strategy for the MSN-prepared nurse to advocate for this vulnerable population at the local, state, or national levelExplanation of how the proposed strategy aligns with the one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. Proposal of one strategy for the MSN-prepared nurse to advocate for this vulnerable population at the local, state, or national levelExplanation of how the proposed strategy aligns with the one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas. Proposal of one strategy for the MSN-prepared nurse to advocate for this vulnerable population at the local, state, or national levelExplanation of how the proposed strategy aligns with the one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented | |
| Part 2: Summary Paper Conclusion | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. Concluding statements regarding relationships between risk factors and vulnerabilityConcluding statements regarding the role of MSN-prepared nurses to advocate for vulnerable groups | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. Concluding statements regarding relationships between risk factors and vulnerabilityConcluding statements regarding the role of MSN-prepared nurses to advocate for vulnerable groups | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. Concluding statements regarding relationships between risk factors and vulnerabilityConcluding statements regarding the role of MSN-prepared nurses to advocate for vulnerable groups | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas. Concluding statements regarding relationships between risk factors and vulnerabilityConcluding statements regarding the role of MSN-prepared nurses to advocate for vulnerable groups | |
| Graduate-level Writing Style | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total. Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following.Page numberingFont style and sizeMargins and spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total. Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following.Page numberingFont style and sizeMargins and spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors total. Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following.Page numberingFont style and sizeMargins and spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors total. Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writingScholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first personSynthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following.Page numberingFont style and sizeMargins and spacingHeadings; subheadingsCitation and referencing sourcesMechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) | |
| Quality of Literature Support | 0 Points Deducted | 3 Points Deducted | ||
| A minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are integrated within the assignment. | The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support. | |||
| Assignment Length Expectations | 0 Points Deducted | 3 Points Deducted | ||
| The length of the assignment meets the criteria: Minimum of 1 page in length; maximum of 3 pages in length (not including title or reference pages) | The assignment fails to meet the requirement for length. |
