Identify the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model. Write a 5-7 page paper.

  1. Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116.
  2. Observe staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may vary depending on availability.
  3. Identify the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model.
  4. Write a 5-7 page paper.
  5. which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC.  Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
  6. Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting.
  7. Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed in the practice setting.
  8. Discuss your observations about how the current nursing care model is being implemented. Be specific.
  9. Recommend a different nursing care model that could be implemented to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction. Be specific.
  10. Provide a summary/conclusion about this experience/assignment and what you learned about nursing care models.
  11. Write your paper using APA format using Microsoft Office 2010 or later.
  12. Submit your paper no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday by the end of Week 5.

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Rubric

Nursing_Care_ModelsCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Care Model in PracticeIdentify Nursing Care Model in practice including specifics about who, what when, where, etc.60.0 ptsAfter an introduction paragraph, thoroughly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including all the specifics about who, what when, where, etc.53.0 ptsAfter an introduction paragraph, generally identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including most of the specifics about who, what when, where, etc.48.0 ptsAfter an introduction paragraph, briefly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including minimum specifics about who, what when, where, etc.23.0 ptsAfter an introduction paragraph, briefly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice, but describes only one or two specifics.0.0 ptsDoes not provide an introduction paragraph. Fails to identify a Nursing Care Model. Does not include any specifics.60.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Sources Related to Nursing Care ModelIn addition to Finkelman, locates four scholarly resources related to Nursing Care Models. Summarizes all resources in body of paper.40.0 ptsThoroughly reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including the course textbook) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting. Also, thoroughly reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.35.0 ptsGenerally reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including the course textbook) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting. Also, generally reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.32.0 ptsBriefly reviews only one resource (besides the course textbook) related to nursing care model observed in practice setting. Also, briefly reviews only one resource (besides text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.15.0 ptsReviews only one resource (besides the course textbook) related to the nursing care model observed in practice, and fails to review a resource (besides the course textbook) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.0.0 ptsFails to provide any resources related to the nursing care model that was observed and that was different.40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation and RecommendationsDescribe implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommend a different model that could be utilized to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.60.0 ptsThoroughly describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction53.0 ptsGenerally describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized but omits quality or safety or staff satisfaction.48.0 ptsBriefly describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized but omits two of the following (quality/safety/staff satisfaction).23.0 ptsMinimally describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model but does NOT recommend a different model that could be utilized. Various elements are missing related to improving quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.0.0 ptsDoes NOT describe a Nursing Care Model or a different model that could be utilized. Elements are missing related to improving quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.60.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion and summarySummarize what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.20.0 ptsIncludes conclusion paragraph and thoroughly summarizes what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.18.0 ptsIncludes conclusion paragraph and clearly summarizes what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.16.0 ptsIncludes conclusion paragraph but briefly summarizes what you learned about this experience or includes new knowledge about nursing care models but not both.8.0 ptsConclusion/ summary is present but difficult to find in closing paragraphs of paper.0.0 ptsDoes not Include a conclusion paragraph.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writingContent is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent and CCN template is utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious.20.0 ptsContent is organized, logical, and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent, utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious. Less than three errors are noted.18.0 ptsContent is mostly organized, logical, and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent, utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check is obvious. Four to six errors are noted.16.0 ptsContent is somewhat organized, logical and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. Minor APA formatting errors exist. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check are not obvious. Seven to 10 errors are noted.8.0 ptsContent is somewhat organized, but may lack logic. Several errors occur in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Major APA formatting errors exist. Reference page does not match up with in-text citations, i.e., references may be missing for in-text citations, or references appear with no comparable in-text citation. Eleven to 15 errors are noted.0.0 ptsContent is disorganized and writing has numerous grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. APA formatting was not used. Spell check and grammar check are not obvious. More than 15 errors are noted.20.0 pts