19 Feb Nursing Care of the Older Adult
NUR 2214 Individual APA Writing Assignment &
Group PPT Presentation Guidelines
1. Individual Paper—Topic:
AACN Competencies
Suggested Topics:
§ Ageism, exploring societies prejudices and biases toward the elder population.
§ Choose a theory or model related to gerontologic nursing and related it to the care of an elderly patient you have cared for.
§ Choose a theory or model and write about how that theory or model can be used to promote wellness with age-related changes in the elderly.
§ Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Construct a 4-7 page APA-formatted paper (not including title and reference pages).
· Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings.
1. Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper:
· Introduction (no heading)
· Define your topic.
1. -Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing?
2. -Why is this topic important or what impact does it have when caring for the elderly client?
· Present a literature review on your topic (3-5 articles within the past 5 years from peer reviewed journals)
· Discuss the conclusions you determined from review of the literature
· Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations.
· Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults with this topic
· Conclusion
1. – What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic?
2. – How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly?
3. – What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level?
Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.)
Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location.
Domain 1
1.1, 1.2
Domain 3
3.3, 3.4
Domain 4
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Domain 5
5.1
Domain 6
6.2, 6.3
Domain 7
7.1, 7.3
Domain 10
10.2
Course Competencies:
B1, B4, B5, B6
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Grading Rubric for Individual Paper (Points: 200)
1. Introduction (20 points)
· 20 points: Thoroughly introduces the topic with a strong opening. Clearly defines the topic, explaining its importance to nursing and its impact on elderly care, supported by compelling rationale and context.
· 16-19 points: Effectively introduces the topic, with minor omissions in explanation or context. Defines the topic and addresses its relevance to nursing and elderly care.
· 12-15 points: Adequately introduces the topic but lacks depth or clear connections to its importance and impact.
· 8-11 points: Minimally addresses the topic, missing key points about its importance or impact on elderly care.
· 0-7 points: Does not adequately introduce or define the topic.
2. Literature Review (35 points)
· 35 points: Presents a comprehensive review of 3-5 current peer-reviewed journal articles (published within the last 5 years). Synthesizes key findings effectively, with clear relevance to the topic.
· 30-34 points: Provides a solid review of 3-5 articles, with minor omissions in synthesis or relevance.
· 25-29 points: Includes a basic review of articles but lacks depth in analysis or synthesis of findings.
· 15-24 points: Reviews fewer than 3 articles or includes irrelevant or poorly synthesized sources.
· 0-14 points: Does not provide an adequate literature review or fails to use peer-reviewed sources.
3. Analysis and Conclusions from Literature (30 points)
· 30 points: Clearly discusses key conclusions from the literature review, demonstrating critical thinking and clear connections to the topic.
· 25-29 points: Adequately discusses conclusions, with minor gaps in depth or connections to the topic.
· 20-24 points: Provides basic conclusions but lacks depth or clear analysis.
· 10-19 points: Minimally discusses conclusions, with vague or unclear connections to the topic.
· 0-9 points: Fails to address conclusions or analyze the literature.
4. Impact on Elderly Care Across Settings (35 points)
· 35 points: Provides an insightful discussion on how the topic affects care in various settings (e.g., home care, long-term care, hospitals). Includes specific examples and demonstrates thorough understanding.
· 30-34 points: Discusses the topic’s impact across care settings with minor omissions or less specific examples.
· 25-29 points: Provides a basic discussion of the topic’s impact but lacks depth or specificity.
· 15-24 points: Minimally discusses the topic’s impact, with unclear or unsupported points.
· 0-14 points: Does not adequately address the topic’s impact on elderly care.
5. Resources for Transition of Care (25 points)
· 25 points: Identifies a comprehensive range of local, state, and national resources that facilitate safe transitions of care, with clear explanations of their roles.
· 20-24 points: Identifies appropriate resources with minor gaps in explanation or breadth.
· 15-19 points: Provides a basic list of resources but lacks depth or clarity in explanations.
· 10-14 points: Minimally identifies resources, with vague or unclear relevance to transitions of care.
· 0-9 points: Does not identify relevant resources or explain their role.
6. Conclusion and Recommendations (30 points)
· 30 points: Draws clear, thoughtful conclusions from the exploration of the topic. Provides actionable recommendations for nursing practice and organizational change, showing insight and critical thinking.
· 25-29 points: Provides well-considered conclusions and recommendations, with minor omissions in depth or clarity.
· 20-24 points: Offers basic conclusions and recommendations but lacks depth or specificity.
· 10-19 points: Minimally addresses conclusions and recommendations, with vague or unsupported points.
· 0-9 points: Does not adequately conclude or provide recommendations.
7. APA Formatting and References (15 points)
· 15 points: Adheres to APA guidelines throughout (e.g., title page, headings, in-text citations, reference list). Contains no or very few minor errors. Uses at least 5 professional references, including 3-5 nursing journal articles.
· 12-14 points: Generally follows APA format but includes minor errors or inconsistencies. Uses required references but with minor omissions.
· 9-11 points: Attempts to follow APA format but includes multiple errors. References do not fully meet requirements.
· 6-8 points: Minimally follows APA format, with substantial errors or missing required references.
· 0-5 points: Does not follow APA format or fails to include required references.
8. Writing Quality (10 points)
· 10 points: Writing is clear, well-organized, and professional. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are flawless or nearly flawless.
· 8-9 points: Writing is clear and professional but includes minor errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
· 6-7 points: Writing is generally clear but includes noticeable errors that affect readability.
· 3-5 points: Writing lacks clarity or organization, with frequent errors.
· 0-2 points: Writing is unclear and poorly organized, with pervasive errors.
