Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient. An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent.
Include the following in your paper:
Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or a hypothetical one.
Apply the Bioethical Decision Making Model to the specific clinical ethical situation that you choose. Address each section of the model in your paper.
Conclude with a discussion of nursing advocacy in the clinical setting and the nurse’s role as a patient advocate. Your paper should be 4-5 pages.
You must reference and cite 1-2 scholarly sources other than your text. Include a title page and a reference page to cite your text and adhere to APA formatting.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Rubric
NURS_521_DE – Advocacy Paper Rubric
NURS_521_DE – Advocacy Paper Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
50 to >43.5 ptsMeets Expectations
Content is clear, thorough, and organized effectively. Main points are well supported. Meets all of the criteria of the written assignment.
43.5 to >37.5 ptsApproaches Expectations
Content is somewhat clear, thorough, and organized effectively. Some points are well supported. Meets most of the criteria of the written assignment.
37.5 to >29.5 ptsBelow Expectations
Content is generally unclear, not thorough, and organized ineffectively. Main points are not well supported. Meets only a few of the criteria of the written assignment.
29.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Content is disconnected, unorganized, and does not meet the criteria of the written assignment.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Coherence
50 to >43.5 ptsMeets Expectations
Writing flows smoothly from one idea to another. Writer has taken pains to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed.
43.5 to >37.5 ptsApproaches Expectations
Sentences are mostly structured to clearly communicate ideas. Transitions between paragraphs make the writer’s points easy to follow.
37.5 to >29.5 ptsBelow Expectations
Sentence structure and word choice sometimes interfere with clarity of content and distract the reader.
29.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Poor sentence structure, sentences do not make sense; no clarity evident in the paper.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences and Citations Within the Body of the Paper
12.5 to >10.88 ptsMeets Expectations
The required number of scholarly references is used and cited skillfully throughout the paper.
10.88 to >9.38 ptsApproaches Expectations
The required number of scholarly references is used but some may not be cited accurately or skillfully throughout the paper.
9.38 to >7.38 ptsBelow Expectations
The required number of scholarly references is not used and most are not cited accurately or skillfully throughout the paper.
7.38 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
References or citations are not included in the body of the paper and writing indicates none were used.
12.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA
12.5 to >10.88 ptsMeets Expectations
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
10.88 to >9.38 ptsApproaches Expectations
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
9.38 to >7.38 ptsBelow Expectations
The assignment generally follows current APA format with several mistakes and grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced incorrectly.
7.38 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Sources are missing.
12.5 pts
Total Points: 125
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