Personal Nursing Philosophy and its Alignment with a Theoretical Framework “Improving Writing Quality: Addressing APA and Spelling Errors in Policy Recommendations”

You have spent six weeks exploring theories of nursing. These represent the “how” of what we do as nurses. This week we enter a higher level of thought and explore the “why” of what we do. Present a personal nursing philosophy. Apply what you have read throughout the course and explore the literature on nursing philosophy. While Fawcett was not a nursing theorist, she is a nursing philosopher and her Metaparadigm of Nursing approaches philosophy over theory. Once you have discussed your philosophy, identify a theoretical framework (not the middle-range theories but the underlying assumptions in that framework) that fits your philosophy. Compare and contrast your philosophy and the chosen framework.  Describe a possible situation in which the framework may conflict or not fit your philosophy. While it is an important skill to be able to match a theory with a situation, it is also critical to understand when a theory or framework does not fit a situation. 
Criteria
Superior
Above Average
Competent
Below Standard
Far Below Standard
Criterion Score
Introduction/Objective
5 points
Objective is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options.
4 points
Objective is precise and knowledgeable.
3 points
Objective is acceptable.
2 points
Objective may be unclear or irrelevant.
1 point
Objective is missing.
Score of Introduction/Objective,
/ 5
Scope/Evidence
5 points
Skillfully arranges evidence to setup premise of the issue.
Persuasively builds the case with supportive evidence.
Elaborates on all key points of the issue.
4 points
Clearly sets up premise of the issue.
Persuasively builds the case.
Covers key points of the issue.
3 points
Sets up premise of issue.
Sufficiently persuasive to the case.
Adequate development of key issues.
2 points
Poorly sets up the premise of the issue
Minimally persuasive to the case.
Poor development of key issues.
1 point
No premise set up.
Not persuasive to the case.
Absence of key issues.
Score of Scope/Evidence,
/ 5
Analysis
5 points
Skillful recommendations and/or specific action.  Suggested action is reasonable.
4 points
Clear recommendations and/or specific action.  Suggested action is reasonable
3 points
Sufficient recommendations and/or specific action.  Suggested action is reasonable.
2 points
Vague about specific action.
Action minimally reasonable.
1 point
Absence of specific action.
Action completely unreasonable.
Score of Analysis,
/ 5
Conclusion
5 points
Conclusion is precise, knowledgeable, significant, and distinguished from alternate or opposing options. Skillfully implicates impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
4 points
Conclusion is precise knowledgeable and significant.
Clearly states impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
3 points
Conclusion is appropriate.
Provides a basic explanation of the impact on nursing practice, patient safety and healthcare quality.
2 points
Conclusion may be unclear or irrelevant.
Vague references regarding impact.
1 point
Conclusion and/or
impact is missing.
Score of Conclusion,
/ 5
Integration of Knowledge
5 points
Demonstrates understanding and applies concepts learned in the course at a superior level. Concepts are integrated into insights. Provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
4 points
Demonstrates understanding and applies concepts learned in the course. Conclusions are supported in reflection.
3 points
Demonstrates, for the most part, understanding and applies concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported.
2 points
Demonstrates, to a certain extent, understanding and applies some concepts learned in the course.
1 point
Does not demonstrates full understanding of concepts learned in the course.
Score of Integration of Knowledge,
/ 5
Writing Style, Formatting and Conventions
5 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Exceptional writing with no grammar, APA or spelling errors
4 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Excellent writing with minimal grammar, APA or spelling errors
3 points
Appropriate references that support opinions and recommendations. Sufficient writing with minor, APA or spelling errors
2 points
Minimal references and support for opinion on policy and recommendations for changes. Many APA/Grammar and/or spelling errors.
1 point
Opinions and recommendations not well supported, Poor APA/Grammar and /or spelling
Score of Writing Style, Formatting and Conventions,
/ 5