Explain the importance of the concept to nursing practice.

Concept for Nursing Practice Paper
Purpose
: To promote awareness of the underlying concepts of nursing practice.
Review
the
Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
.
Read
Framework for Professional Nursing Practice.
Develop
the Concept for Nursing Practice paper using one of the Core Competencies
Concepts discussed on pp. 12-15 of the
Essentials: Core Competencies for
Professional Nursing Education
. Once you have chosen your concept, follow the
guidelines and rubric below.
Guidelines:
Content Expectations
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Nursing
3. Nursing Concept
a. Definition
b. Explain the importance of the concept to nursing practice
c. Explain how the concept affects patient outcomes
4. Conclusion
Format Expectations
1. Paper is 600-1200 words in length using APA format.
2. Content of paper is supported by a minimum of 3 articles from peer-reviewed
nursing journals.
3. Spelling, grammar, and APA format will impact the points earned.
4. The body of the paper is expected to be in your own words. No quotations or
paraphrasing.
Concept for Nursing Practice Paper
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Concept for Nursing Practice Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Comments
Content
60
Nursing is defined
12
Nursing Concept is identified
and defined
12
Importance of the concept to
nursing practice is explained
18
The impact of the concept on
patient outcomes is explained
18
Style
20
Introduction previews topic
7
Content is organized, clear,
and complete
6
Conclusion summarizes major
points and flows logically from
body of post
7
Format
20
APA format for in text citations
and reference list
5
Correct grammar and spelling
are used
5
Expectations for word count
met
5
Expectations for references
met
5
Total Points
100*
*The total points earned will be adjusted for not following the assignment requirements.

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