Roles and Responsibilities Paper
Purpose
Topic: Hypertension in African American Community in Inglewood, Californi
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the role of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared nurse with regard to theory, research, and scholarship in professional practice. Consideration should be given to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) DNP Essentials. Collaboration and cultural competence should also be discussed as they apply to these elements. (SLO 4.1, 4.2, CO 4, 6, 8)
Due Date: Tuesday at 11:59pm PST of week 4
Total Points Possible: 150
Requirements:
1. To complete this assignment, you will need to access to the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and other resources in the Jay Sexter Library. These data bases can be accessed through the Touro Online Library
http://tun.touro.edu/jay-sexter-library/Links to an external site.
2. The
Roles and Responsibilities Practice Paper is worth 150 points and will be graded using the designated rubric. Grading criteria include quality of content, appropriate citations, use of Standard English grammar, and overall organization and readability.
3. Create your assignment using a Microsoft Word application. The document should be saved in a .doc or .docx format.
4. The paper should be 3 to 5 pages in length excluding title page and reference pages.
5. APA format is required.
6. Discussion of cultural competence, collaboration, and the AACN DNP Essentials should be integrated into each section of the paper as appropriate.
7. The following sections should be included and denoted through APA section headings in the paper:
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a. Introduction
b. The DNP role in nursing theory
c. The DNP as a researcher
d. The DNP as a scholar
e. Conclusion
Preparing the paper:
1. Review Chism text, Chapter 4.
2. Perform a scholarly search exploring cultural competence and collaboration in theory, research, and scholarship as it pertains to the DNP role.
3. Examine the AACN DNP Essentials and consider how these concepts could guide the DNP in the practice of theory, research, and scholarship.
4. Synthesize your ideas and decide what you want to focus on in your paper. Write an introduction that summarizes this. Formulate a thesis statement that provides a summary of what will be explored in the paper.
5. Using your text and scholarly inquiry as a guide, write about the DNP prepared nurse’s role in theory. Consider how the AACN standards you researched support this role and discuss this. Also discuss how you might collaborate with others either within your discipline or outside of nursing to facilitate positive outcomes in this regard.
6. Using your text and scholarly inquiry as a guide, write about the DNP prepared nurse’s role in research. Consider how the AACN standards you researched support this role and discuss this. Also discuss how you might collaborate with others either within your discipline or outside of nursing to facilitate positive outcomes in this regard.
7. Using your text and scholarly inquiry as a guide, write about the DNP prepared nurse’s role in scholarship. Consider how the AACN standards you researched support this role and discuss this. Also discuss how you might collaborate with others either within your discipline or outside of nursing to facilitate positive outcomes in this regard.
8. Summarize the role of the DNP in theory, research, and scholarship. Summarize the elements that play a significant role in these roles as you discussed in your paper.
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Rubric
Roles and Responsibilities Paper Grading Rubric
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Roles and Responsibilities Paper Grading Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
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15 pts
Exceptional
Excellent introduction of the purpose of the paper. Includes a discussion of the DNP prepared nurse’s role in theory, research, and scholarship as well as the role of collaboration, cultural competence, and AACN standards. Thesis statement with a summary of what will be explored in the paper is well developed.
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13 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Good introduction of the role of a DNP prepared nurse in theory, scholarship, and research. Purpose and Rationale are presented.
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12 pts
Satisfactory
Basic introduction of the role of a DNP prepared nurse in theory, scholarship, and research. Emphasis needs some redirection.
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6 pts
Needs Improvement
Little or very general introduction of the role of a DNP prepared nurse in theory, scholarship, and research. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No introduction of the role of a DNP prepared nurse in theory, scholarship, and research.
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe DNP Role in Nursing Theory
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30 pts
Exceptional
Provides information about the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to theory. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to theory in DNP practice.
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26 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Provided some information regarding the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to theory. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to theory in DNP practice.
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24 pts
Satisfactory
Provided information that was not specific to the doctoral prepared nurse regarding theory. Some discussion of AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to theory.
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11 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacking detailed information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in theory. Missing information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to theory.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Did not provide information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in theory. Did not provide information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence.
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe DNP as a Researcher
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20 pts
Exceptional
Provides information about the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to research. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to research in DNP practice.
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18 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Provided some information regarding the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to research. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to research in DNP practice.
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16 pts
Satisfactory
Provided information that was not specific to the doctoral prepared nurse regarding research. Some discussion of AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to research.
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8 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacking detailed information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in research. Missing information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to research.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Did not provide information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in research. Did not provide information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe DNP as a Scholar
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20 pts
Exceptional
Provides information about the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to scholarship. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to scholarship in DNP practice.
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18 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Provided some information regarding the role of a DNP prepared nurse as it applies to scholarship. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident. Discussion includes AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as they apply to scholarship in DNP practice.
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16 pts
Satisfactory
Provided information that was not specific to the doctoral prepared nurse regarding scholarship. Some discussion of AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to scholarship.
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8 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacking detailed information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in scholarship. Missing information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence as it applies to scholarship.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Did not provide information regarding the doctoral prepared nurse role in scholarship. Did not provide information regarding AACN standards, collaboration, and cultural competence.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Concepts
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30 pts
Exceptional
Obvious integration of concepts including cultural competence and collaboration in theory, research, and scholarship as it pertains to the DNP role. The use of scholarly references and the text book are evident in supporting this information. In addition, information about the AACN DNP Essentials are included. These concepts are discussed throughout the paper as they apply to DNP practice of theory, research, and scholarship.
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26 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Detailed information is provided. One to two elements are missing.
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24 pts
Satisfactory
Moderately detailed information is provided. Three key elements are missing.
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11 pts
Needs Improvement
Minimal detail is provided. Four or more essential elements are missing.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Inaccurate or vague information is provided. No synthesis of concepts seen throughout the paper.
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
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15 pts
Exceptional
Provided excellent conclusion is clear and concise. The purpose of the paper is made clear. Major details are summarized with minor details left out. The most important components of the role of a DNP prepared nurse in theory, research and scholarship are summarized.
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13 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Good summary of DNP Role. Evidence is used to support clear and well developed conclusions.
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12 pts
Satisfactory
Basic summary of DNP Role.
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6 pts
Needs Improvement
Little summary provided of DNP Role. Emphasis on the wrong area is provided.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No conclusion or summary of DNP Role.
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing
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15 pts
Exceptional
Writing is relevant to the topic and is presented logically and clearly using standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Word choice is correct, precise and unambiguous. Sentence structure is clear, concise and well- constructed. No grammatical or typographical errors.
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13 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Writing is relevant to the topic but is unclear at times. Writing is presented logically using standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Postings contain minimal grammatical or typographical errors.
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12 pts
Satisfactory
Writing may lack some logic or clarity but is overall discernable. May also lack relevance to the topic. Four to five grammatical or typographical errors are noted.
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6 pts
Needs Improvement
Most of writing lacks a logical and clear approach. Relevance to the topic is difficult to discern. Six or more grammatical or typographical errors are noted.
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
All writing lack clarity and relevance to the topic. Postings contain greater than ten errors in syntax, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation (>ten errors).
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
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5 pts
Exceptional
APA rules regarding level headings, page/paragraph format, and citations in the body of the paper adhere to APA format as well as references noted at the end of the paper (no more than one to two errors). No more than 25% of your paper should be direct quotes.
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4 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Paper adheres to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (three to four errors).
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3 pts
Satisfactory
Paper over all does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (four to five errors).
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Paper over all does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (>eight errors).
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0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Paper does not adhere to APA format on multiple levels, exceeding previously stated standards.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 150
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