0 pts
0.5 pts
1 pts
Introductory Paragraph and Thesis Statement 1. Introduce the theoretical and ethical basis of advanced nursing practice in one (1) paragraph. 2. Conclude the introductory paragraph with a direct thesis statement that informs the reader of your purpose, or primary objective of the paper.
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2 pts
Phenomenon of Interest (POI) 1. Briefly introduce your chosen POI as the basis for discussion. 2. Include a short summary of current evidence regarding the selected POI. 3. Include at least one (1) current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks.
3 pts
Nursing Meta-paradigm 1. Briefly describe the Nursing Meta-paradigm. 2. Discuss the meta-paradigm of nursing as it relates to your POI. 3. Describe how each of the four (4) components of the meta-paradigm relate to your specific POI. 4. Support this discussion with at least two (2) current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.
Grand Nursing Theory 1. Briefly describe grand nursing theory. 2. Select a grand nursing theory and discuss the inter-related concepts identified. 3. Discuss your POI within the framework of the grand nursing theory. 4. Describe how the selected theory will guide your assessment and perception of the identified POI. 5. Support this discussion with at least two (2) current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.
Middle Range Nursing Theory 1. Select a middle range nursing theory and discuss the inter-related concepts identified. 2. Discuss how your middle range theory “fits” with your grand nursing theory. 3. Discuss your POI within the context provided by the middle range theory. 4. Describe how the middle range theory will guide your assessment and perception of the POI. 5. Support this discussion with at least two (2) current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.
2.5 pts
4 pts
Complexity Science 1. Briefly describe complexity science and complex adaptive systems. 2. Identify at least one (1) challenge of complex systems. 3. Discuss your POI within the framework of complexity science; and identify the focus, i.e. organizational, physiologic, or environmental. 4. Identify a specific Complex Adaptive System within your POI and discuss the principles of complexity science that impact this system and your POI. 5. Support this discussion with at least two (2) current peer-reviewed references in addition to any textbooks, and cite/reference the primary source.
Ethical/Bioethical Principles 1. Discuss the history of the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics/ethical behavior. 2. Identify at least three (3) ethical principles that directly relate to your identified POI. 3. Discuss how each ethical principle will direct your Advanced Specialty Practice. 4. Describe the difference in a moral conflict and moral dilemma. 5. Support this discussion with at least two (2) peer reviewed references.
Ethical Framework 1. Identify and discuss an overall Ethical Framework that will direct your Advanced Nursing Practice. 2. Describe at least two (2) ethical principles upheld in your chosen Ethical framework. 3. Explain why the specific Framework was chosen and its relevance to you. 4. Support this discussion with peer at least one (1) peer- reviewed reference
Conclusion 1. Summarize the major points of the paper in one (1) paragraph. 2. No new information or references should be included in this section.
6 pts
Demonstrate Graduate Level Scholarship. 1. Formal, scholarly writing style; no first-person language. 2. Writing should be clear and concise. 3. Organize work by heading 4. Writing should be free of APA errors. 5. Full paper (except reference page, appendices, and attachments) submitted to Turnitin, with minimal similarity. 6. CON approved format for title page, running head, introduction, and page number. 7. Paper to include a minimum of 12 peer reviewed or scholarly references. 8. Citations and references follow APA format. 9. Writing should be free of grammatical and spelling errors. 10. Paper 8-10 pages: minimum of eight (8) pages, not to exceed ten (10) pages (excluding title page, reference page, and any appendices). 11. Follow all assignment instructions.