Great post about nursing informatics!  It is fascinating to watch the rate of growth in the area of nursing technology.  You talked about the different specialties in healthcare all working together to get the best outcome for the patient.  Researchers project that nursing informatics will be essential in virtual care delivery and real-time knowledge making by providing information to individualize care in the future (Nagel, Sermeus, & Junger, 2017).  The interconnectedness of healthcare organizations includes continuity of care and promotes well-being.  Information technology has been initiated to improve healthcare quality and provide safe and effective care nationwide (Kossman & Scheidenhelm, 2008).

As healthcare entities, we utilize technology for the majority of our cares.  In the case of an emergency or natural disaster, how do you think this would affect our patient care?  Are we prepared as nurses and physicians to practice without the use of technology? 

References

Nagle, L., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017).  The evolving role of the nursing informatics specialist. In J. Murphy, W. Goossen, & P. Weber (Eds.), Forecasting Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health (212-221). Clifton, VA: IMIA and IOS Press. Retrieved from https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_4A0FEA56B8CB.P001/REF

Kossman, S., & Scheidenhelm, S. (2008). Nurses’ perceptions of the impact of electronic health records on work and patient outcomes. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 26(2), 69-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NCN.0000304775.40531.67

JOURNALIZING AND POSTING TRANSACTIONS AND PREPARING A TRIAL BALANCE Angela McWharton opened an on-call nursing services business. She rented a small office space and pays a part-time worker to answer the telephone. Her chart of accounts is shown below.
Angela McWharton Nursing Services
Chart of Accounts
Assets………………………………………Revenues
101 Cash……………………………401 Nursing Care Fees
142 Office Supplies
181 Office…………………………..Equipment Expenses
………………………………………511 Wages Expense
Liabilities……………………………512 Advertising Expense
202 Accounts Payable………………521 Rent Expense
………………………………………525 Telephone Expense
Owner’s Equity…………………….526 Transportation Expense
311 Angela McWharton, Capital……533 Electricity Expense
312 Angela McWharton, Drawing…549 Miscellaneous Expense
313 Income Summary
McWharton’s transactions for the first month of business are as follows:
Jan. 1 Invested cash in the business, $10,000.
1 Paid January rent, $500.
2 Purchased office supplies on account from Crestline Office Supplies, $300.
4 Purchased office equipment on account from Office Technology, Inc., $1,500.
6 Received cash for nursing services rendered, $580.
7 Paid telephone bill, $42.
8 Paid electricity bill, $38.
10 Received cash for nursing services rendered, $360.
12 Made payment on account for office supplies previously purchased, $50.
13 Reimbursed part-time worker for use of personal automobile (transportation expense), $150.
15 Paid part-time worker, $360.
17 Received cash for nursing services rendered, $420.
18 Withdrew cash for personal use, $100.
20 Paid for newspaper advertising, $26.
22 Paid for gas and oil, $35.
24 Paid subscription for journal on nursing care practices (miscellaneous expense), $28.
25 Received cash for nursing services rendered, $320.
27 Made payment on account for office equipment previously purchased, $150.
29 Paid part-time worker, $360.
30 Received cash for nursing services rendered, $180.
REQUIRED
1. Journalize the transactions for January using the modified cash basis and page 1 of a combination journal. Set up special columns for Nursing Care Fees (credit),
Wages Expense (debit), and Transportation Expense (debit).
2. Determine the cash balance as of January 12 (using the combination journal).
3. Prove the combination journal.
4. Set up general ledger accounts from the chart of accounts and post the transactions from the combination journal.
5. Prepare a trial balance.

In today’s world of healthcare, capital expenses are a common element to the financial management process. In fact, all healthcare organizations, at some point, must convert to an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to be compatible with the rest of the world. However, this is a major capital expense that will cost many healthcare organizations millions of dollars. Purchasing an EHR system will undoubtedly require the acquisition and use of long-term assets under a capital budget.

The final assignment of your project will require you to make a recommendation to finance an EHR system, based on information from previous assignments. You will compile all the information in a proposal format, which will be addressed to the organization’s executive managers. You will create a separate presentation as an overview of your proposal.

Your organization is considering financing a 1.5 million dollar EHR system (if an EHR system not a good fit for your case, you can choose any major health information system/technology but the 1.5 million dollar reference should remain the same). Based on the financial outlook of your case/organization, make a recommendation to purchase or not purchase the system. You will need to draw on the material you have learned in throughout the class and assignments; as well as background information from your case description. Collectively, that information will serve as the foundation to support your recommendation.

Your final Financial Analysis report should be a minimum of eight (8) pages in length, excluding title and reference pages.

· Introduction of case and financial challenges and issues; perspective of financial challenge (Introduction)

· Report on assets and liabilities, cash flows and financial position, etc (Financial Statements).

· Examination of financial analysis methods (Financial Analysis Methods).

· Interpretation of financial management and capital management; influences for capital investments and decision-making (Capital Management).

· Assessment of EHR implementation (or relevant information system) and recommendation; using supportive information from financial management assignments (Proposal)

o Summarizes and presents a collection of financial management concepts, strategies and methods; applicable to case financial position, needs and challenges.

· Make sure to use block letter formatting and proposal formatting guidelines. You will need to include a title page. Remember, your audience is the organization’s executive managers. Make sure to use proper audience tone.

· Include an APA formatted reference page to include at least five (5) academic sources, such as a book or an academic scholarly journal, to support your topic. You should reference your academic sources by including at least five (5) in-text citations. Academic scholarly journals can be access through the Rasmussen Online Library.

Your Presentation should be created in MS PowerPoint to include a minimum of seven (7) slides. You will also add a narration to your presentation that should be 15-20 minutes in length. Be sure to discuss your project components in a concise, yet effective manner. You should highlight key points of each component of the Financial Analysis Report, leading up to your EHR recommendation outcome. Include graphical displays (such as graphs or other pictorials) to add visual interest and support of your information. Use a professional tone and keep in mind that you are presenting to the executive management team; consider their interests as stakeholders.

Presentation Outline

· Introduction

· Summary of financial statements

· Summary of financial analysis methods

· Findings of capital management influences

· EHR recommendation outcome

· Summary/Conclusion

· APA formatted reference slide

Below are two articles for the final paper; one quantitative and one qualitative.  Select either the quantitative or the qualitative article and utilize the American Nurses Association Framework for How to Read and Critique a Research Study found below.

Moore, J., Prentice, D., & McQuestion, M. (2015). Social interaction and collaboration among oncology nurses. Nursing Research and Practice, 2015(Article ID 248067), 1-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/248067

Walker, R., Huxley, L., Juttner, M., Burmeister, E., Scott, J., & Aitken, L. M. (2016, February 12). A pilot randomized controlled trial using prophylactic dressings to minimize sacral pressure injuries in high-risk hospitalized patients. Clinical Nursing Research: An International Journal. 1-20. doi: 10.1177/1054773816629689

Assignment Criteria:

For this assignment, develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:

1.         Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research designs.

2.         Critique the selected article using section one (1), a-n of the ANA Framework for How to Read and Critique a Research Study posted in the Weekly Guide/Week 7-SEE ATTACHED

3.         Provide rationale for the responses to the questions supporting the conclusions about the chosen article.

4.         Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.

5.         Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, supporting paragraphs, a conclusion, and a reference page.

6.         Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’).

7.         The scholarly paper should be five to six pages excluding the title and reference pages.

7.         Include a minimum of five (5) references from professional peer-reviewed nursing journals to support the paper. One reference may be the textbook. References should be from scholarly peer-reviewed journals (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.

8.         APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, introductory paragraph, purpose statement a reference page, and in-text citations). 

NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines and Rubric 
PURPOSE 
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of a concept supported by a nursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession. 
REQUIREMENTS 
Description of the Assignment 
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept that is important and useful to nursing.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases.  Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis. 
Criteria for Content 
1.         Introduction 
The introduction substantively presents all the following elements: 
•          Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development. 
•          Identifies the selected nursing concept. 
•          Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept. 
•          Names the sections of the paper. 
•          Scholarly support is required.

2.         Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept 
This section includes: 
•          Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). 
•          A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.

3.         Literature review 
This section requires: 
•          A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. 
•          Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. 
•          Support from nursing literature is required.

Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review. 
4.         Defining attributes 
For this section: 
•          A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required. 
•          A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required

Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.

5.         Antecedent and Consequence 
This section requires the identification of: 
•          1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 
•          1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event.  In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event.  In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.

6.         Empirical Referents 
This section requires the identification of: 
•          2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.

7.         Construct Cases 
Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept. 
This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case. 
•          1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
o          Definition 
o          All identified attributes

Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.

•          1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
•          1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case.

Explanation:  Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.

8.         Theoretical Applications of the Concept 
•          Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory. 
•          Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.

9.         Conclusion 
This section requires: 
•          Summarization of key information regarding: 
o          Selected nursing concept. 
o          Selected nursing theory. 
o          Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice). 
•          The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)

PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT 
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions 
1.         The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements. 
2.         Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used. 
3.         The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. 
4.         A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references.  Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. 
5.         References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. 
6.         Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly. 
7.         Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing. 
8.         PLEASE note:  Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases. 
Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment. 
•          Adaptation 
•          Burnout 
•          Caring 
•          Comfort 
•          Compassion 
•          Compassion fatigue 
•          Competence 
•          Cultural humility 
•          Empowerment 
•          Engagement 
•          Health  •          Leadership 
•          Meaningfulness 
•          Modeling 
•          Noise 
•          Pain 
•          Palliative care 
•          Quality of life 
•          Resilience 
•          Self-care 
•          Sensory overload 
•          Situational awareness

DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA 
Assignment Criteria   Points  %         Description 
Introduction    10        4          The introduction substantively presents all the following elements: 
•          Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development. 
•          Identifies the selected nursing concept. 
•          Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept. 
•          Names the sections of the paper. 
•          Scholarly support is required. 
Definition/Explanation of Selected Concept            25        10        This section includes: 
•          Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). 
•          A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required. 
Literature Review                   35        14        This section requires: 
•          A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. 
•          Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. 
•          Support from nursing literature is required. 
Defining Attributes      25        10        For this section: 
•          A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required. 
•          A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required 
Antecedent & Consequence  25        10        This section requires the identification of: 
•          1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 
•          1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 
Empirical Referents   20        8          This section requires the identification of: 
•          2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 
Construct Cases        30        12        This section requires: 
•          1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
o          Definition 
o          All identified attributes 
•          1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
•          1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case. 
Theoretical Applications of the Concept      30        12        This section requires: 
•          Discussion of the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory. 
•          Explanation on how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. 
•          A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 
Conclusion

10        4          This section requires: 
•          Summarization of key information regarding: 
•          Selected nursing concept. 
•          Selected nursing theory. 
•          Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice). 
•          The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.) 
Paper Specifications  20        8          A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory.  Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. 
Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references 
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. 
APA Format (6th edition)       10        4          Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used. 
One deduction for each type of APA style error 
Citations in Text         5          2          Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. 
Writing Mechanics     5          2          Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. 
Total    250     100 % 
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

GRADING RUBRIC 
Assignment Criteria   Exceptional 
(100%) 
Outstanding or highest level of performance          Exceeds 
(88%) 
Very good or high level of performance       Meets 
(80%) 
Competent or satisfactory level of performance     Needs Improvement 
(38%) 
Poor or failing level of performance Developing 
(0) 
Unsatisfactory level of performance 
Content 
Possible Points = 230 Points

Introduction     10 Points        9 Points           8 Points           4  Points          0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

Identifies the selected nursing concept.

Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained.

A nursing theory was used.

Identifies the sections of the paper.

Scholarly support from nursing literature was provided. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

Identifies the selected nursing concept.

Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained.

A nursing theory was used.

Identifies the sections of the paper.

Scholarly support from nursing literature was provided.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

Identifies the selected nursing concept.

Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained.

A nursing theory was used.

Identifies the sections of the paper.

Limited scholarly support from nursing literature was provided. 
Presentation of 
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

Identifies the selected nursing concept.

Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained.

A nursing theory was used.

Identifies the sections of the paper.

Limited or no scholarly support from nursing literature was provided.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.

Identifies the selected nursing concept.

Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained.

A nursing theory was used.

Identifies the sections of the paper.

Limited or no scholarly support from nursing literature was provided.

Definition/ 
Explanation of Selected Concept     25  Points        22 Points         20 Points        10 Points        0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

Provides support from scholarly sources. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

Provides support from scholarly sources. 
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

Provides limited support from scholarly sources. 
Presentation of 
information in one  of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

Provides limited or no scholarly support. 
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements:

Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).

Provides limited or no scholarly support.

Literature Review       35 Points         31 Points         28 Points         13 Points         0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.     Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.     Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.     Presentation of 
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.     Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements:

A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) nursing literature sources on the selected concept.

Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in a disorganized fashion. 
Defining Attributes

25  Points        22 Points         20 Points        10 Points        0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

A minimum of 3 (three) attributes

Support from scholarly sources provided. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required.

Support from scholarly sources provided. 
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required.

Limited support from scholarly sources provided. 
Presentation of 
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

One or two attributes of the selected nursing concepts were presented.

Limited or no support from scholarly sources provided. 
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements:

No attributes of the selected nursing concept were presented.

Limited or no support from scholarly sources provided.

Antecedent & Consequence  25  Points        22 Points         20 Points        10 Points        0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.

1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

Support from scholarly nursing literature provided. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.

1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

Support from scholarly nursing literature provided. 
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.

1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

Limited support from scholarly nursing literature provided. 
Presentation of 
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.

1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.

Limited or no support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. 
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 
1 consequence of selected nursing concept.

Limited or no support from scholarly literature was provided. 
Empirical Referents   20  Points        18 Points         16 Points        8 Points          0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

Support from scholarly nursing literature provided. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

Support from scholarly nursing literature provided.            Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

Limited support from scholarly nursing literature provided.           Presentation of 
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

2(two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

Limited or no support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. 
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements:

2(two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.

Limited or no support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.

Construct Cases

30 Points         26 Points         24 Points         11 Points         0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
•          Definition 
•          All identified attributes 
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case.           Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
•          Definition 
•          All identified attributes 
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case.           Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
•          Definition 
•          All identified attributes 
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case.           Presentation of 
information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
•          Definition 
•          All identified attributes 
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case.           Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
•          Definition 
•          All identified attributes 
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. 
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this case. 
Theoretical Applications of the Concept      30 Points         26 Points         24 Points         11 Points         0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Discusses the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.             Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Discusses the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.             Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Discusses the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.             Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Discusses the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.             Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

Discusses the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.

Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.

A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required. 
Conclusion      10 Points        9 Points           8 Points           4  Points          0 Points 
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

Summarizes information on selected nursing concept.

Summarizes information on selected nursing theory.

Summarizes the application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis. 
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

Summarizes information on selected nursing concept.

Summarizes information on selected nursing theory.

Summarizes the application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis. 
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

Summarizes information on selected nursing concept.

Summarizes information on selected nursing theory.

Summarizes the application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis. 
Presentation of 
information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:

Summarizes information on selected nursing concept.

Summarizes information on selected nursing theory.

Summarizes the application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis. 
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:

Summarizes information on selected nursing concept.

Summarizes information on selected nursing theory.

Summarizes the application of concept analysis findings to advanced nursing practice.

Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis.

Paper Specifications  20  Points        18 Points         16 Points        8 Points          0 Points 
This section included all of the following:

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. 
Paper meet length requirements of 6 to 8 page.

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.     This section included three of the following:

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory.

Paper meet length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references 
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.     This section included only two of the following:

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. 
Paper meet length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references 
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.     This section included only one of the following:

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory.

Paper meet length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references 
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.     This section included none of the following:

A nursing theory was used.

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory.

Paper meet length requirements of 6 to 8 pages

Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references 
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. 
Content Subtotal                                _____of  230 points 
Format 
Possible Points =  20 Points 
APA Style       10 Points        9 Points           8 Points           4  Points          0 Points 
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the 
•          title page, 
•          running head, 
•          body of paper (including citations and headings), and 
•          reference page 
One deduction for each type of APA format error

0 to 1 APA error was present            APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the 
•          title page, 
•          running head, 
•          body of paper (including citations and headings), and 
•          reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

2 –  3 APA errors were present        APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the 
•          title page, 
•          running head, 
•          body of paper (including citations and headings), and 
•          reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

4 – 5 APA were are present  APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the 
•          title page, 
•          running head, 
•          body of paper (including citations and headings), and 
•          reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

6 – 7 APA were are  present APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the 
•          title page, 
•          running head, 
•          body of paper (including citations and headings), and 
•          reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

8 or greater APA errors were present 
Citations          5  Points          4  Points          3 Points           2 Points          0 Points 
There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information  that contributed to knowledge

Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty.     There were 2-3  errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOT obtained from faculty.        There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge            There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge 
Writing Quality            5  Points          4  Points          3 Points           2 Points          0 Points 
1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual          3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual 
5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual 
7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual 
9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

Format Subtotal          _____of   20 points 
Total Points     _____of  250 points 
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