Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop concepts included in an organizing framework for an institution, (b) discuss the relationship between the concepts, (c) develop program outcomes, and (d) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner.
Total Points Possible: 230
Requirements
Assignment Criteria for the Paper
1. A brief introduction on the concepts selected for the framework is included.
2. The concepts in the framework are clearly defined. The concepts included in the metaparadigm of nursing (person, nursing, health, and environment) must be included.
3. The relationship between the concepts is demonstrated.
4. Develop program outcomes for your institution that incorporate the following.
a. Program outcomes should be described as characteristics expected of graduates by the end of the program
b. Program outcomes are based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals
5. Changes to the initial framework concepts and program outcomes are identified, based on peer collaboration.
6. A conclusion to the paper is required.
7. A minimum of three scholarly references is required.
8. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition.
Directions and Grading Criteria
| Category | Points | % | Description |
| Concepts | 35 | 15 | The concepts for the framework are clearly identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. |
| Concepts | 35 | 15 | All concepts for the framework are clearly defined. |
| Concepts | 35 | 15 | The relationship between the concepts is clearly articulated. |
| Program outcomes | 35 | 15 | Program outcomes describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program. |
| Program outcomes | 35 | 15 | Program outcomes are based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. |
| Peer collaboration influence | 35 | 15 | Influence of peer collaboration on organizing framework and program outcomes is clearly identified in the paper. |
| Graduate-level writing style | 20 | 11.5 | The required content includes the following. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paperCongruence with APA mechanics of styleIntroduction to the assignment is presentConclusion to the assignment is presentReferences are required APA format for citing and referencing sources |
| Total | 230 | 100 | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
| Assignment Criteria | Exceptional; Outstanding level of performance 100% | Meets expectations 80% | Needs improvement 50% | Unsatisfactory level of performance 0% | |
| Content Possible Points = 210 Points | |||||
| The concepts for the framework are clearly identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| The concepts for the framework are clearly identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. | The concepts for the framework are partially identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. | The concepts for the framework are minimally identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. | The concepts for the framework are not identified in the introduction including, but not limited to, the metaparadigm of nursing concepts. | ||
| All concepts for the framework are clearly defined. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| The concepts of health, person, environment, and nursing are included in the framework concepts and are clearly defined. | Only 3 of the metaparadigm concepts are included in the framework OR any of the concepts are only partially defined. | Only 2 of the metaparadigm concepts are included in the framework OR any of the concepts are only minimally defined. | The concepts are not defined. | ||
| The relationship between the concepts is clearly articulated. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| The relationship between the concepts is clearly articulated. | The relationship between the concepts is partially articulated. | The relationship between the concepts is minimally articulated. | The relationship between the concepts is not clearly articulated. | ||
| Program outcomes describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| Program outcomes clearly describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program. | Program outcomes only partially describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program. | Program outcomes only minimally describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program. | Program outcomes do not describe the qualities or characteristics needed by graduates by the end of the program OR are missing from the paper. | ||
| Program outcomes are based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| Program outcomes are clearly based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. | Program outcomes are partially based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. | Program outcomes are minimally based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. | Program outcomes have no relationship to either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the current The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals. | ||
| Peer collaboration influence on framework concepts and program outcomes. | 35 Points | 28 Points | 17 Points | 0 Points | |
| Influence of peer collaboration on final framework concepts and program outcomes is clearly identified in the paper. | Influence of peer collaboration on final framework concepts and program outcomes is identified but with occasional inaccuracies or lack of clarity. | Influence of peer collaboration on final framework concepts and program outcomes statement does not identify specific details. | Influence of peer collaboration is missing from the paper. | ||
| Format Possible Points = 20 Points | |||||
| Scholarly writing at the graduate level | 20 Points | 16 Points | 10 Points | 0 Points | |
| 0–1 error or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. Required scholarly references are included. | 2–3 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. Only 2 scholarly references are included. | 4–5 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. Only one scholarly reference is included. | 6 or more errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. References are not included, or they are not scholarly. | ||
| Total Points Possible = 230 | _____ of 230 Points | ||||
