What types of learning knowledge, competencies/skills, and experiences most impact the novice nurse as he/she develops a professional identity?
- Construct at least five (5) separate areas of learning that can directly contribute to clarifying professional identity.
- Compose your own personal storyline (ongoing timeline) showing the development of attributes that have contributed to your current professional identity.
- Generalize strategies for how expert APNs can facilitate that learning journey for novice/beginner nurses.
This paper should be approximately five pages in length and follow all APA guidelines. At least 3 references are required.
Your own personal storyline should be written in first person, however all other sections of the paper should maintain third person formal writing.
Completion of this Assignment enables the student to achieve the Module 8 Learning Objectives: (2) Hypothesize how ‘meaningful learning’ can support development of a professional identity by answering the first two parameter questions, and (4) Formulate a personal reflection that depicts your synthesis of attributes capturing the meaning of being a nurse as the student outlines his/her personal storyline.
| Value of Meaningful Learning Paper Module 8 | ||
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
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Formatting/Grammar/APA
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10 pts
Outstanding
Presentation is written in APA with 8 errors; may not include in-text and full citations; no direct quotations are used; paraphrasing is appropriate |
/ 10 pts
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Structure / Organization
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10 pts
Outstanding
Paper has structure that is clear, concise, & easy to follow; transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought; conclusion is logical, flows from body of paper & includes major points of paper; has at least 5 references, no more than 2 from internet 7.5 pts
Average
Paper structure is minimally clear, concise & easy to follow; transitions aid in maintaining the flow of thoughts 75% of the time; conclusion is somewhat logical, flows from body of paper & partially reviews major points; has at least 5 references, no more than 2 from internet 5 pts
Needs Improvement
Paper has structure that is clear, concise, & easy to follow; transitions between sentences, paragraphs,and sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought; conclusion is logical, flows from body of paper & includes major points of paper; has at least 5 references, no more than 2 from internet |
/ 10 pts
|
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5 Areas of Learning Identified
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20 pts
Outstanding
Clearly distinguishes 5 areas of potential learning 15 pts
Average
Distinguishes 3-4 areas of potential learning 10 pts
Needs Improvement
Does not clearly distinguish areas of potential learning |
/ 20 pts
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Personal Storyline
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20 pts
Outstanding
Clear introduction with description of factors influencing development of professional identity. 15 pts
Average
Brief introduction with short description of factors influencing development of professional identity. 10 pts
Needs Improvement
Minimal introduction or description of factors influencing development of professional identity. |
/ 20 pts
|
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Personal Attributes Contributing to Professional Identity
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20 pts
Outstanding
4-5 Personal attributes identified; relates attributes to professional identity 15 pts
Average
3 Personal attributes identified; relates some attributes to professional identity 10 pts
Needs Improvement
1-2 Personal attributes identified; does not relate attributes to professional identity |
/ 20 pts
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Appraisal of APN Facilitation for Novice Nurses
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20 pts
Outstanding
Provides full analysis of how APN can facilitate professional development of novice nurses, to include the 5 areas of learning identified. 18 pts
Above Average
15 pts
Average
Provides brief analysis of how APN can facilitate professional development of novice nurses; includes 3-4 areas of learning identified. 13 pts
Below Average
10 pts
Needs Improvement
Provides little to no analysis of how APN can facilitate professional development of novice nurses; includes 1-2 areas of learning identified. |