NURS 6003 Assignment: Finalizing Professional Development Plan
NURS 6003 Assignment: Finalizing Professional Development Plan
At some point in every construction project, efforts turn from design and the focus moves to actual construction. With the vision in place and the tools secured, the blueprint can be finalized and approved. Then it is time to put on hardhats and begin work.
Throughout the course you have developed aspects of your Academic and Professional Development Plan. You have put a great deal of thought into your vision and goals, your academic and professional network of support, research strategies and other tools you will need, the integrity of your work, and the value of consulting the work of others. With your portfolio in place, it is now time to finalize your blueprint for success.
Much as builders remain cognizant of the building standards as they plan and begin construction, nurses must remain mindful of the formal standards of practice that govern their specialty. A good understanding of these standards can help ensure that your success plan includes any steps necessary to excel within your chosen specialty.
NURS 6003 Assignment: Finalizing Professional Development Plan
In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the final component: a review of your specialty standards of practice. You will also submit your final version of the document, including Parts 1–5.
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To Prepare:
- Review the scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty.
- Download the Nursing Specialty Comparison Matrix.
- Examine professional organizations related to the specialization you have chosen and identify at least one to focus on for this assignment.
- Reflect on the thoughts you shared in the Discussion forum regarding your choice of a specialty, any challenges you have encountered in making this choice, and any feedback you have received from colleagues in the Discussion.
The Assignment:
Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.
- Write a paragraph that provides a detailed comparison at least two nursing specialties, including your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
- Write a clear and accurate 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Provide sufficient evidence of incorporating feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
- Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail the professional organization related to the specialization you have chosen to focus on for this assignment and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.
Note: Your final version of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan should include all components as presented the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan template. Make all corrections to each part based on faculty feedback and submit a final and edited copy of the template (Part 1-Part 6) in correct APA format.
By Day 7
Submit Parts 1-6 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.
Remember to include an introduction paragraph which contains a clear and comprehensive purpose statement which delineates all required criteria, and end the assignment Part with a conclusion paragraph.
Submission and Grading Information
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- Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
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- Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
- If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
- Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
Grading Criteria
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NURS_6002_Week_6_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6002_Week_6_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Complete the following items for part 4 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan: Compare at least two nursing specialties, including your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
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30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
A detailed comparison is provided that accurately and fully describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.
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26 to >23.0 pts
Good
A partial comparison is provided that partially describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.
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23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
A vague or inaccurate comparison is provided that describes the selected and second-preferred specialization.
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20 to >0 pts
Poor
A comparison is missing.
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Write a 2-3 paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
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30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
A clear and accurately justified statement describes in detail the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with sufficient evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
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26 to >23.0 pts
Good
A partially justified statement describes the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with some evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
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23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
A vague or inaccurately justified statement describes the reasons for choosing the MSN specialization with vague evidence of incorporating feedback from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.
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20 to >0 pts
Poor
A justified statement is missing.
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identify the professional organization related to the specialization you have chosen to focus on for this Assignment and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.
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25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response clearly and accurately describes in detail how to become an active member of this organization.
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22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response partially describes the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response partially describes how to become an active member of this organization.
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19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the professional organization related to the specialization selected. … The response vaguely or inaccurately describes how to become an active member of this organization.
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17 to >0 pts
Poor
Missing professional organization… Missing how to become a member
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Final version of template includes parts 1-4 (entire template) compiled into one cohesive document
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5 to >0.0 pts
Excellent
Final version of template includes parts 1-4 (entire template) compiled into one cohesive document
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0 pts
Poor
Final version of template not compiled into one cohesive document
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written 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.
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
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4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
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3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
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2 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
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4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 100
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Grading Rubric
Performance Category |
100% or highest level of performance
100%
16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88%
14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81%
13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68%
11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56%
9 points
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Failing level
of performance
55% or less
0 points |
Total Points Possible= 50 |
16 Points |
14 Points |
13 Points |
11 Points |
9 Points |
0 Points |
Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements
- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
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16 Points |
14 Points |
13 Points |
11 Points |
9 Points |
0 Points |
Application of Course Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements
- Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic.
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience.
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
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10 Points |
9 Points |
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6 Points |
0 Points |
Interactive Dialogue
Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count)
The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count)
Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. |
Demonstrated all of the following:
- Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
- The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
- Responses are substantive
- Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
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Demonstrated 3 of the following:
- Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
- The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
- Responses are substantive
- Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
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Demonstrated 2 of the following:
- Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
- The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
- Responses are substantive
- Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
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Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:
- Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
- The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
- Responses are substantive
- Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
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8 Points |
7 Points |
6 Points |
5 Points |
4 Points |
0 Points |
Grammar, Syntax, APA
Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing.
The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition
Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error. |
The following was present:
AND
- Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND
- Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.
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The following was present:
- 4-6 errors in APA format.
AND/OR
- Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND/OR
- Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.
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The following was present:
- 7-9 errors in APA format.
AND/OR
- Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND/OR
- Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.
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The following was present:
- 10- 12 errors in APA format
AND/OR
- Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors
AND/OR
- Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.
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The following was present:
- 13 – 15 errors in APA format
AND/OR
- Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND/OR
- Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.
AND/OR
- The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.
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The following was present:
- 16 to greater errors in APA format.
AND/OR
- Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
AND/OR
- Writing style does not facilitate communication
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0 Points Deducted |
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5 Points Lost |
Participation
Requirements |
Demonstrated the following:
- Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
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Failed to demonstrate the following:
- Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
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0 Points Lost |
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5 Points Lost |
Due Date Requirements |
Demonstrated all of the following:
- The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
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Demonstrates one or less of the following.
- The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |