Q This assignment is introduced in Module 1 but is due on Sunday, Day 7 of Module 2 at 11:59 pm ET. As a registered nurse, you already are making a difference in your practice. Now you have decided to take the next academic step and become a bachelors prepared nurse. How you view nursing and your role in nursing will change as you move forward through your educational journey. Writing is one important way that we communicate with others. It is important to work to improve our writing skills. In this first exercise you are asked to create a short essay that answers two questions: • Why did you become a nurse? • What does being a professional nurse mean to you? In 500 words or less, write an original essay in response to the two questions noted above. To present your strongest writing skills, please ensure your essay: • Concerns the essay topic specified in the assignment prompt. • Appears in paragraphs with an introduction, a body section that includes a paragraph to address each question, and a conclusion. Writing Assignment Readings & Resources: • Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL). (n.d.). Informational Video for Learners. (Links to an external site.) Closed-Captioned (2:28 minutes) • Hoot - Excelsior OWL Blog. (n.d.). Write on Nurses! (Links to an external site.) • It is highly recommended that you download and use Grammarly (Links to an external site.), a free program that will identify grammatical errors and offer appropriate corrections. It works for anything written in your browser. This assignment is introduced in Module 1 but is due on Sunday, Day 7 of Module 2 at 11:59 pm ET. You will be assessed using the Professional Nursing Writing Assignment Rubric. Assignment Instructions The body of your paper should be 500 words or less. Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.” Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.” Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.” Evaluation This assignment accounts for 25% of your final grade. Your assignment will be assessed using the rubric. The following table are aligned to this assignment and rubric. You will see additional rows in your rubric from your instructor along with assessments for each competency and End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs). End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) Course Level Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Module Outcomes (MOs) Concept/ Competencies GECC Competency EPSLO 7: Apply the role of the professional nurse leader in the empowerment of others to deliver quality care. SLO1: Examine one’s own beliefs, values, and biases as they relate to role development and socialization as a professional nurse. M1-O2: Explore, through writing, how previous belief systems and experiences influence your thinking about professional growth in nursing. Concepts: Communication; diversity, equity and inclusion Competencies 9.1 Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society. 9.2 Employ participatory approach to nursing care. 9.3 Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession. 9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing. 9.6 Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional identity. 10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity. 10.3 Develop capacity for leadership. GE Competency: 1.2 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This activity is used to assess one or more general education career competencies (GECC). You will see additional rows in your rubric from your instructor along with assessments of Above/Meets/Does Not Meet Expectations for each competency. These rows do not factor into your grade. References Outcomes Rubric Download Rubric Return to Learning Pathway Module 1 Return to Learning Pathway Module 2 Rubric NUR336: Professional Nursing Writing Assignment I NUR336: Professional Nursing Writing Assignment I Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction/ Articulation of the topic 20 to >17.0 pts Exemplary Clearly and fully provides an explanation of the purpose of the essay. 17 to >15.0 pts Mastery Describes the purpose of the essay. Minor points need further development. 15 to >13.0 pts Developing Defines purpose of essay, but is oversimplified and only includes minimal details. 13 to >11.0 pts Beginning Reasoning for brief essay is identified, there is little to no description of the purpose of the essay. 11 to >0.0 pts Incomplete If the topics is identified, it is unclear or incorrect. 0 pts No Marks Question not answered/ No submission 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides Examples 30 to >26.0 pts Exemplary Provides a clear and comprehensive argument about why you became a nurse and what being a professional nurse means to you. Uses specific, relevant, and detailed examples to explain and support position. 26 to >23.0 pts Mastery Provides an argument about why you became a nurse and what being a professional nurse means to you. Uses specific and relevant examples to explain and support position. Minor points require further development. 23 to >20.0 pts Developing Identifies some aspects of reasoning for about why you became a nurse and what being a professional nurse means to you. However, the argument is oversimplified. 20 to >17.0 pts Beginning Reasoning and argument about why you became a nurse and what being a professional nurse means to you is incomplete. Many areas need additional explanation and detail. 17 to >0.0 pts Incomplete Does not support reasoning about why you became a nurse and what being a professional nurse means to you. Reasoning is not explained content. 0 pts No Marks Question not answered/ No submission 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 20 to >17.0 pts Exemplary Conclusion is logical and clearly reiterates the purpose of the essay. 17 to >15.0 pts Mastery Conclusion is logical and reflects the student’s analysis and position. Minor points need further development. 15 to >13.0 pts Developing Conclusion is logical; however, details are missing that would clarify the connection between position, the body of the paper and the conclusion. 13 to >11.0 pts Beginning Conclusion needs additional clarification to demonstrate position. 11 to >0.0 pts Incomplete Conclusion is incomplete and vague. 0 pts No Marks Question not answered/ No submission 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary Written work progresses logically and ideas are complete. There is a clear beginning, middle, and end. Paragraphs are welldeveloped and cohesive; transitions are seamless. 13 to >11.0 pts Mastery Written work progresses logically and ideas are fairly complete. Transitions between paragraphs and ideas are generally smooth. Paragraphs are developed, but lack cohesion in several areas. However, the reader can easily follow the paper’s flow. 11 to >9.0 pts Developing Written work usually progresses logically and ideas are fairly complete. Transitions between paragraphs and ideas are occasionally missing or incomplete. Paragraphs lack cohesion; however, reader can follow the paper’s flow. 9 to >7.0 pts Beginning Written work often does not progress logically and ideas are often not fully formed. Transitions between paragraphs and ideas are often missing or incomplete. Paragraphs are not well-developed, and the reader finds it difficult to follow the paper’s flow. 7 to >0.0 pts Incomplete Written work lacks logical flow and ideas are not fully formed. Transitions are not visible. Paragraphs not developed and reader cannot follow the paper’s flow. 0 pts No Marks No submission 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat, Syntax, & Mechanics 15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary Clearly and consistently uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all aspects of the paper. 13 to >11.0 pts Mastery Uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There are a few minor errors, which do not interfere with meaning. 11 to >9.0 pts Developing Generally uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There are a few errors that interfere with meaning. 9 to >7.0 pts Beginning There are many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with meaning. 7 to >0.0 pts Incomplete There are major grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that make it extremely difficult to read and understand. 0 pts No Marks No submission 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.2.a. Writing is tailored to the audience and purpose. threshold: 2.0 pts 3 pts Above Expectations: All parts of the writing are well-tailored for the audience and purpose. Consistently follows relevant genre conventions. 2 pts Meets Expectations: Writing is generally tailored to the needs of the audience and purpose. Some parts may not fit well. Follows most of the relevant genre conventions. 1 pts Below Expectations: Writing is minimally tailored to audience and purpose. Significant parts of the writing are a poor fit. Minimal adherence to relevant genre conventions. -- This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.2.b. Deliver written communication with appropriate content. threshold: 2.0 pts 3 pts Above Expectations: Writing includes appropriate, relevant, and compelling content throughout the work. 2 pts Meets Expectations: Writing includes a significant amount of relevant content, but some content may be inappropriate or irrelevant. 1 pts Below Expectations: Writing includes minimal appropriate or relevant content. -- This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.2.c. Deliver written communication with appropriate organization. threshold: 2.0 pts 3 pts Above Expectations: Organization is consistently effective and enhances the meaning of the work. 2 pts Meets Expectations: Organization is mostly effective. Ineffective elements do not significantly impede the meaning of the work. 1 pts Below Expectations: Organization is ineffective and frequently impedes the meaning of the work. -- This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.2.d. Deliver written communication with appropriate syntax, mechanics, and style. threshold: 2.0 pts 3 pts Above Expectations: Writing uses appropriate syntax, mechanics, and style with very few errors throughout the work. 2 pts Meets Expectations: Writing uses appropriate syntax, mechanics, and style with some errors throughout the work. Errors rarely obscure the clarity and intent of the text. 1 pts Below Expectations: Writing uses inappropriate syntax, mechanics, and/or style that frequently obscure the clarity and intent of the text. -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEPSLO 7: Apply the role of the professional nurse leader in the empowerment of others to deliver quality care. threshold: 5.0 pts 5 pts Exemplary: Exemplary application of the role of the professional nurse leader related to empowering others to deliver quality care. 3 pts Competent: Competent application of the role of the professional nurse leader related to empowering others to deliver quality care. 2 pts Advanced Beginner: Beginning to apply the role of the professional nurse leader related to empowering others to deliver quality care. 0 pts Novice: The application of the role of the professional nurse leader related to empowering others to deliver quality care is not evident. -- Total Points: 100