Nursing Reflection Assignment

Nursing Reflection Assignment

Florence Nightingale was a leader in nursing whose writings led to the foundation of many of our current nursing philosophies and theoretical models. Although there have been significant changes in our society and health care since her era, one can identify evidence of her writings and practice in current nursing practice.

For this assignment, read “Nightingale’s Environmental Theory” published by Margaret Hegge in Nursing Science Quarterly 26(3), 211-219. The article can be accessed on the D’Youville College Library website. In this article, Dr. Hegge describes the environmental theory from Nightingale’s experiences. In your writing, please address the following topics:

 

Introduction to the main topic of the paper.(Begin with “The purpose of this paper is to…..” and then discuss the main points of the paper) Nursing Reflection Assignment

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Describe Nightingale’s Theory.

Explain the current (actual or potential) environmental problem faced by patients or communities. Be sure that the problem is within the past 5 years and show the impact of the environment on the health problem. Discuss political influences, policy issues, and legal influences on the problem. Examples of current environmental problems include: Covid 19, Flint Water Crisis, Air pollution etc.

Compare and contrast one other discipline (e.g., PT, OT, Pharmacy, Social Work, Nutrition etc.) with nursing in examining the problem.

Discuss stakeholders and resources involved in examining the problem

Discuss outcomes. How will you measure the success of the solutions you propose?.

General directions for submitting assignment:

Use subheadings for each topic following the grading rubric.

The paper should be detailed with evidence.

APA format should be used including a title page, and references. You will lose credit if you do not follow APA format. See the APA documents for how to format the title page

To access the article for the assignment,  go to the D’Youville College Library website (click to access).  (Links to an external site.)Once there, in Spartan Search:

Type “Nightingale’s Environmental Theory Hegge.”

Click “Full Text.”

Under “Tools” in the right column, click “Article as PDF.”

Nursing Reflection Assignment #1

Nursing Reflection Assignment #1
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
5 pts

Full Credit

Introduces main topic of paper

3 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity in introducing topic/paper

0 pts

No Credit

Does not introduce the main topic of the paper

5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNightingale’s Environmental Theory
10 pts

Full Credit

Describes Nightingale’s Environmental Theory

6 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity in describing the theory or one area of theory is missing

0 pts

No Credit

Does not sufficiently describe Nightingale’s Theory

10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplains a current (actual or potential) environmental problem faced by patients or communities
15 pts

Full Credit

Problem is current (within past five years) and is explained in depth. Shows the impact of the environment on the health problem. Describes the political influences, policy issues and legal influences on the problem.

8 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity and organization. The problem is explained without adequate depth and the problem is not current. Minimal evidence of how the environment plays a role in the health problem. Does not adequately describe the political influences, policy issues and legal influences on the problem.

0 pts

No Credit

Problem is not examined in-depth

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compares and contrasts another discipline with nursing in examining the problem
15 pts

Full Credit

In-depth discussion with examples to support ideas. Explains how nursing can make a difference in examining the problem using Nightingale’s Environmental Theory and in improving or promoting population health. Nursing Reflection Assignment

8 pts

Partial Credit

One area missing or lacks depth. Does not sufficiently explain how nursing can make a difference. Does not include Nightingale’s Environmental Theory in the discussion.

0 pts

No Credit

Lacks detail or depth

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStakeholders and Resources
15 pts

Full Credit

Describes what stakeholders are involved in the environmental issue

8 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity and depth

0 pts

No Credit

Is unclear and/or lacks depth

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcomes
15 pts

Full Credit

Describes a way of measuring success in solving the problem. Gives examples and provides detail.

8 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity and method for measuring success. Lacks detail and limited use of examples.

0 pts

No Credit

Lacks method for managing success. Lacks detail.

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing
10 pts

Full Credit

Paper is at least 3-4 pages in length. Writing is accurate, clear, concise and organized. No spelling, grammatical or sentence structure errors. Provides adequate detail in paper.

6 pts

Partial Credit

One to two areas lacking. More than three spelling, grammatical and sentence errors.

0 pts

No Credit

Writing is unprofessional. Multiple spelling and grammatical errors.

10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
10 pts

Full Credit

Title Page (Using 7th edition of the APA Manual ). Pages are numbered in upper right corner of each page. Times New Roman, 12 point type, double spacing with appropriate margins, paragraphs, indents. Headings and subheadings are used throughout the paper. References are current (in the last five years) and cited appropriately. Uses at least three professional references cited in APA format.

6 pts

Partial Credit

One to three areas lack APA formatting

0 pts

No Credit

References or citations are missing. More than three errors in APA formatting.

10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
5 pts

Full Credit

Effectively summarizes the main points of the paper

3 pts

Partial Credit

Lacks clarity in concluding the main points of the paper

0 pts

No Credit

No conclusion

5 pts
Total Points: 100