Description
A completed essay on the prevention of medical errors.
I have linked the sources that you may use in my document. But, I must submit an essay with a minimum of 3 paragraphs with up to 4-6 minimum sentences in each paragraph. The essay must also be in APA format. You may use other links but the links that I provided should be incorporated as well.
NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
Transitions Paper Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing. The student will be able to demonstrate
application of information literacy and ability to utilize resources (library, writing center, Center for Academic Success
[CAS], APA resources, Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict
resolution.
CO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 150 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1) Locating Evidence
a. Using the Chamberlain University library, search for a recent (published within the last five years) evidencebased article from a scholarly journal that addresses one of the topics listed.
• Safety
• Delegation
• Prioritization
• Caring
2) Include the following sections.
a. Introduction – 20 points/13%
• Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper
• Includes key points to be covered
• Captures the reader’s interest
b. Body of Paper – 60 points/40%
• Complete, well-developed discussion of key points
• Supports the purpose or main idea of the paper
• Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information
• Ideas and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional
experiences
• Provides own perspectives on the topic that is reflective, insightful, and original
c. Conclusion – 30 points/20%
• Clear and concise
• Summarizes key points discussed in the paper
• Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader
d. Writing Style – 15 point/10%
e. Correct use of standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure
f. No spelling or typographical errors
g. Organized around required components
h. Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to follow
i. APA Format, and References – 25 points/17%
• There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers
• Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format
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Citation of sources included in the body of the paper uses correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes
All elements of each reference are included in the correct order
All information taken from the source, even if summarized, is cited and listed on the Reference page
All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing page in the online library.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
understand the concepts learned.
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Grading Rubric
Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Introduction
(20 points/13%)
Required criteria
1. Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper
2. Includes key points to be covered
3. Captures the reader’s interest
Body of Paper – 60 points/40%
(60 points/40%)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory Level
of Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in paper
20 points
19 points
15 points
7 points
0 points
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
Present, yet includes
no required criteria.
46 points
23 points
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
60 points
Includes 5
Required criteria
requirements for
1. Complete, well-developed discussion of key
section.
points
2. Supports the purpose or main idea of the paper
3. Logical development of ideas with clear and
accurate information
4. Ideas and statements are supported by three or
more examples from personal and/or
professional experiences
5. Provides own perspectives on the topic that is
reflective, insightful, and original
Conclusion
(30 points/20%)
30 points
Includes 3
Required criteria
requirements for
1. Clear and concise
section.
2. Summarizes key points discussed in the paper
3. Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on
the reader
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Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
55 points
Includes 4
requirements for
section.
27 points
Includes 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 3
requirements for
section.
23 points
Includes 1
requirement for
section.
Includes 1-2
requirements for
section.
12 points
Section present yet
includes no required
criteria.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
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NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
Transitions Paper Guidelines
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Writing Style
(15 points/10%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Required criteria
Correct use of standard English grammar,
paragraph, and sentence structure
No spelling or typographical errors
Organized around required components
Information flows in a logical sequence that is
easy for the reader to follow
APA Style and Organization
(25 points/10%)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory Level
of Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in paper
15 points
14 points
11 points
6 points
0 points
Includes 4
requirements for
section.
25 points
Includes 6
Required criteria
1. There is correct and appropriate use of margins, requirements for
section.
spacing, font, and headers.
2. Document setup includes title and reference
pages in correct APA format.
3. Citation of sources included in the body of the
paper uses correct APA format for direct and
indirect quotes.
4. Sources are cited correctly on the Reference
page. All elements of each reference are
included in the correct order.
5. All information taken from the source, even if
summarized, must be cited and listed on the
Reference page.
6. All sources used are nursing journals published
within the last five years.
Includes 3
requirements for
section.
Includes 2
requirements for
section.
23 points
Includes 5
requirements for
section.
19 points
Includes 3-4
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirement for
section.
9 Points
Includes 1-2
requirements for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 150 points
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Philomene Joseph F
D41141135
My topic is prevention of medical errors.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/09/preventing-errors
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medicalconditions.html/
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