Purpose
Effective delegation supports positive outcomes. As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse leader, you will be responsible for proper delegation of team work and patient care that enhances positive health care outcomes. For this assignment complete a video of you role playing, as the nurse leader, delegating a task or assignment to one of your subordinates or peers (the camera will be used as the individual you are delegating to). Achievable
For example, think about delegating
- a task for the nurse on the clinical unit to complete
- to a team member the task of oversight for a specific committee
- a job responsibility that has been added to the nurse supervisor’s role
It is important for the nurse leader to follow specific criteria and ensure the task assigned is safe and appropriate. The second part of the assignment will be a summary paper highlighting important points to the delegation process. You will submit both parts of this assignment as instructed.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
- CO 1 – Incorporate effective professional communication and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative practice with individuals, groups, and at the systems level (PO 1, 2, 5)
- CO 3 – Integrate principles of interprofessional collaborative practice to support quality nursing care and healthcare delivery (PO 1,4,5)
Suggested Due Date
Total Points Possible – 200 points
Assignment Overview
For this assignment you will complete a video presentation of you, as the nurse leader, delegating a task or assignment to one of your subordinates or peers.
For this assignment complete a video of you role playing, as the nurse leader, delegating a task or assignment to one of your subordinates or peers (the camera will be used as the individual you are delegating to).
For example, think about delegating
- a task for the nurse on the clinical unit to complete
- to a team member the task of oversight for a specific committee
- a job responsibility that has been added to the nurse supervisor’s role
It is important for the nurse leader to follow specific criteria and ensure the task assigned is safe and appropriate. The second part of the assignment will be a summary paper highlighting important points to the delegation process. You will submit both parts of this assignment as instructed.
Assignment Instructions
Please note – the intent of the video portion of the assignment is to videotape yourself delegating the information (Consider the camera the individual you are delegating to). This is role playing. No PowerPoint or other media should be used to deliver the information in the video. The recording must include you presenting information face to face with the camera.
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- Part I: Create a video recording of you presenting the information required in the assignment. (Consider the camera the individual you are delegating to)
- Follow the instructions to create and upload a video recording using Kaltura, which is located in the Canvas course.
- Please refer to the Kaltura tutorial for specific instructions
- The video recording must be a minimum of three to four minutes and no more than five minutes in length. Hint: 100 words is approximately 1 minute of dialogue.
- You will want to be descriptive to your colleague about the delegation assignment
- Make sure to also give some background as to why this assignment is necessary.
- Thing about a question you could ask at the end to check for understanding.
- Part II: Using Microsoft Word 2013, create the summary paper for the assignment. Include a title page with your name, date, and course information, as well as a reference page.
- The summary paper must be concisely written and a minimum of three (3) pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages).
- A minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are required.
- Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
- No direct quotes may be used in this assignment.
- First person may be used for this assignment.
Assignment Criteria
| Category | Points | % | Description |
| Part I: Video-recording | 60 | 30% | Student creates and submits a video recording of him- or herself delegating. Consider the camera the individual you are delegating to. Role play delegation of a task to a colleague or subordinate (follower). Think about the rules and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse when delegating. Begin with letting your colleague know you would like to speak with them. Describe the background as to the need for this delegation assignment to your colleague.Discuss the resources available and considerations, based on the topic that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeInclude naming others or their positions who may need to be included in the delegation process (if no one else is needed to assist, acknowledge this during presentation)Explain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activity Conclusion Summary of key points and ask a question that would assist with checking for understanding and clarity about the delegation assignment. Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used. You can use a note card with bullet points to assist with the delivery of the message. Do not read a script. |
| Part II: Summary Paper Body – Delegation | 50 | 25% | This section includes: Introduction to paper Delegation topic and example Rules and responsibilities of advanced practice nurse when delegatingResources and considerations, based on topic, that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeOthers who may need to be included in the delegation processHow would you confirm understanding of the delegated task? How will the delegated activity be evaluated once completed. |
| Part II Reflection | 25 | 12.5% | Watch yourself back on the video and reflect on your performance. If you needed to re-record, why was that? Describe your strengths as well as places for improvement. Some hints: During your presentation were you: Clear and audibleUsing correct grammar and professional toneUsing repetitive language such as “umm” or “ugh”Logical with organized flow of informationTalking too fast or did you have good timing and flow of information with appropriately pacing to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedMaintaining eye contact with the video-recorderUsing appropriate facial expressions and was your nonverbal communication professional in nature |
| Part II: Summary Paper – Conclusion and Reflection | 50 | 25% | Conclusion and References includes: Concluding statement regarding the delegation experience and impact on safetyReflection: what was your greatest learning or take away regarding this assignment and how will you incorporate this into your role as an advanced practice nurse |
| Part II: Graduate-level Writing Style | 15 | 7.5% | Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used within the assignment |
| Quality of Literature Support | It is an expectation that a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are included to support your work. If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Length of video recording | It is an expectation that the video recording is at least three to four and no more than 5 minutes in length. If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Length of summary paper | It is an expectation that the summary paper is a minimum of three (3) pages in length (excluding title and reference pages). If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. | ||
| Total | 200 | 100% | A quality assessment will meet or exceed all the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
| Assessment Criteria | Distinguished (100%) | Exceeds (92%) | Proficient (84%) | Needs Improvement (0) |
| Part I: Video-recording | 60 Points | 46 Points | 42 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. Describe the background as to the need for this delegation assignment to your colleague.Discuss the resources available as well as considerations, based on the topic that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeInclude naming others or their positions who may need to be included in the delegation process (if no one else is needed to assist, acknowledge this during presentation)Explain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activityExplain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activity Conclusion Summary of key points is included a question is asked that would assist with checking for understanding and clarity about the delegation assignment.Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used.Student is not reading from a script. | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Describe the background as to the need for this delegation assignment to your colleague.Discuss the resources available as well as considerations, based on the topic that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeInclude naming others or their positions who may need to be included in the delegation process (if no one else is needed to assist, acknowledge this during presentation)Explain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activityExplain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activity Conclusion Summary of key points is included a question is asked that would assist with checking for understanding and clarity about the delegation assignment.Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used.Student is not reading from a script. | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Describe the background as to the need for this delegation assignment to your colleague.Discuss the resources available as well as considerations, based on the topic that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeInclude naming others or their positions who may need to be included in the delegation process (if no one else is needed to assist, acknowledge this during presentation)Explain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activityExplain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activity Conclusion Summary of key points is included a question is asked that would assist with checking for understanding and clarity about the delegation assignment.Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used. | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Describe the background as to the need for this delegation assignment to your colleague.Discuss the resources available as well as considerations, based on the topic that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeInclude naming others or their positions who may need to be included in the delegation process (if no one else is needed to assist, acknowledge this during presentation)Explain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activityExplain to the delegatee how you will evaluate the delegation process to determine a successful delegated activity Conclusion Summary of key points is included a question is asked that would assist with checking for understanding and clarity about the delegation assignment.Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used. | |
| Part II: Summary Paper: Body – Delegation | 50 points | 46 Points | 42 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Introduction to paper Delegation topic and example Rules and responsibilities of advanced practice nurse when delegatingResources and considerations, based on topic, that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeOthers who may need to be included in the delegation processHow would you confirm understanding of the delegated task?How will the delegated activity be evaluated once completed? | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Introduction to paper Delegation topic and example Rules and responsibilities of advanced practice nurse when delegatingResources and considerations, based on topic, that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeOthers who may need to be included in the delegation processHow would you confirm understanding of the delegated task?How will the delegated activity be evaluated once completed? | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Introduction to paper Delegation topic and example Rules and responsibilities of advanced practice nurse when delegatingResources and considerations, based on topic, that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeOthers who may need to be included in the delegation processHow would you confirm understanding of the delegated task?How will the delegated activity be evaluated once completed? | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Introduction to paper Delegation topic and example Rules and responsibilities of advanced practice nurse when delegatingResources and considerations, based on topic, that would be utilized to ensure delegation is safeOthers who may need to be included in the delegation processHow would you confirm understanding of the delegated task?How will the delegated activity be evaluated once completed? | |
| Part II: Reflection | 25 Points | 23 Points | 21 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: This section includes: Watch yourself back on the video and reflect on your performance.Address if you did not keep your first recording and you needed to re-record, why was that? Describe your strengths as well as places for improvement. | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: This section includes: Watch yourself back on the video and reflect on your performance.Address if you did not keep your first recording and you needed to re-record, why was that? Describe your strengths as well as places for improvement. | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: This section includes: Watch yourself back on the video and reflect on your performance.Address if you did not keep your first recording and you needed to re-record, why was that? Describe your strengths as well as places for improvement. | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: This section includes: Watch yourself back on the video and reflect on your performance.Address if you did not keep your first recording and you needed to re-record, why was that? Describe your strengths as well as places for improvement. | |
| Part II: Summary Paper: Conclusion,and Final Reflection | 50 Points | 46 Points | 42 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: Conclusion and References includes: Concluding statement regarding the delegation experience and impact on safetyReflection: what was your greatest learning or take away regarding this assignment and how will you incorporate this into your role as an advanced practice nurse | Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: Conclusion and References includes: Concluding statement regarding the delegation experience and impact on safetyReflection: what was your greatest learning or take away regarding this assignment and how will you incorporate this into your role as an advanced practice nurse | Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: Conclusion and References includes: Concluding statement regarding the delegation experience and impact on safetyReflection: what was your greatest learning or take away regarding this assignment and how will you incorporate this into your role as an advanced practice nurse | Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: Conclusion and References includes: Concluding statement regarding the delegation experience and impact on safetyReflection: what was your greatest learning or take away regarding this assignment and how will you incorporate this into your role as an advanced practice nurse | |
| Graduate-level Writing Style for Poster | 15 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 0 Points |
| Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used within the assignment | Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total: Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used within the assignment | Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total: Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used within the assignment | Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors, total: Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used within the assignment | |
| Quality of Literature Support | 0 Points Deducted | 10 Points Deducted | ||
| A minimum of 2 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five 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 | 10 Points Deducted | ||
| The length of the assignment meets the criteria: Presentation is complete and addresses all listed components with a video presentation Completed requirements Paper is a minimum of three pages in length (excluding title and reference page)Presentation time is a minimum of three-four minutes or a maximum of five minutes | The assignment fails to meet the requirement for length. |
