Applying Standardized Terminologies in Practice

 

Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric
Purpose
This assignment is designed to help students
• apply standardized terminologies; and
• develop an appreciation of the relationship between standardized terminologies and the data-information-knowledge-wisdom continuum.

Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the following ability.
(CO4) Assess the value of standardized terminologies in supporting nursing in all four practice settings. (POs 5,11)

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3.
Total Points Possible: 200
Requirements
For a selected patient scenario, identify related NANDA, NIC, and NOC elements. Describe in detail the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom that guided you. The scenario is one that you choose and is in a context familiar to you so that you can provide the detail requested and apply your learning from this point forward.
PREPARING THE PAPER
1. Required texts may be used as references, but a minimum of three sources must be from outside of course readings.
2. All aspects of the paper must be in APA format as expressed in the 6th edition.
3. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) is 3–5 pages in length.
4. Ideas and information from professional sources must be cited correctly.
5. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing.

Category Points % Description
Introduction 45 22.5 Introduction presents a brief overview of the scenario and of the parts of the paper.
NANDA, NIC, and NOC Elements 45 22.5 Clearly identifies related NANDA, NIC, and NOC elements.
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom 45 22.5 Describes in detail the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom that guided you.
Conclusion 45 22.5 Concluding statements summarize insights about the key elements of the paper gained during the assignment.

APA Style 6 3 Text, title page, and reference page(s) are completely consistent with APA format.

Citations 7 3.5 Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.

Writing Mechanics 7 3.5 Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work, and page restrictions are met.

Total 200 100%
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment Criteria Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
ContentPossible Points = 180 Points

Introduction 45 Points 40 Points 36 Points 17 Points 0 Points
Introduction presents a brief overview of the scenario and names the key parts of the paper.
Introduction presents one of the two required elements.
Introduction does not include either of the two required elements.
Minimal attempt at introduction. No introduction is present.

NANDA, NIC, and NOC Elements 45 Points 40 Points 36 Points 17 Points 0 Points
NANDA, NIC, and NOC elements are clearly identified for a selected patient scenario. Only two of the three elements are clearly identifiedfor a selected patient scenario.
Only one of the three elements is identifiedfor a selected patient scenario. Mention of one of the elements but not for a selected patient scenario. Does not make an attempt at criteria.
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom 45 Points 40 Points 36 Points 17 Points 0 Points
Provides a detailed description of the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom that provided guidance through the selected scenario with support from scholarly literature. Provides a partial description of the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom that provided guidance through the selected scenario. DIKW are discussed but not analyzed. There are major gaps in the identification/analysis of DIKW. Does not make attempt at criteria.
Conclusion 45 Points 40 Points 36 Points 17 Points 0 Points
Provides a summary of key points of the paper as well as insights gained during the assignment.
Provides a summary of key points and a partial summary of insights gained during the assignment. Concluding statements are present but do not address insights.
Minimal concluding statement. No conclusion.

Content Subtotal_____/180 Points
Format Possible Points = 20 Points
APA Style 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points
0–1 APA format errors in text, title page, and references.
2-3 APA format errors in text, title page, and references.
4-6 APA format errors in text, title page, or references.
7-9 APA format errors in text, title page, or references.
10 or more APA format errors in text, title page, or references.

Citations 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 3 Points 0 Points
0–1 errors in identifying ideas, and information from other sources are cited. 2-3 errors in identifying ideas, and information from other sources are cited.
4-6 errors in identifying ideas, and information from other sources are cited.
7-9 errors in identifying ideas, and information from other sources are cited.
10 or more errors in identifying ideas, and information from other sources are cited.

Writing Mechanics 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 3 Points 0 Points
0–3 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing AND page limits are met. 4–6 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage,
punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing
AND page limits are met. 7–9 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing
OR
page limits are not met. 7–9 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing
AND
page limits are not met. 10 or more errors in grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing.
Format Subtotal_____/20 Points
Total Points____/200 Points