Category: Nursing

Resources

Be sure to review the following resources from the module 1 learning activities before completing the assignment:

• Authors Note, Preface, Note from Contributing Nurse Artist, and Chapter 4 of the textbook Caring Science, Mindful Practice: Implementing Watsons Human Caring Theory

Additionally, review the following resource for help creating your presentation.

Instructions

The nursing profession has evolved throughout the years. In this assignment, you will describe the profession’s evolution and the basic tenets of the Jean Watson Caring Human Science.

Create a 5-7 slide PowerPoint presentation about the evolution of nursing and Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation should include a minimum of 50 words of speaker notes per slide. The slide count does not include the title and reference slide.

Include the following in your presentation:

• A Title/Introduction slide
• A description of the basic tenets of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science.
• A description of the type of professional nurse that you want to become. Include how the kind of nurse that you want to become is related to the basic framework of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science.
• A description of the evolution of the role of the professional nurse.
• A reference slide. The reference slide should include at least one reference. The reference should also be cited in the speaker notes when used.

Please note: You should have minimal content on the slides, with most of the presentation content included as speaker notes representing what would be said if you were giving the presentation to an audience. The speaker notes should be added to the speaker note section in PowerPoint, see the , or listed on a separate Word document. Be sure to download the sample presentation to see the example of the speaker notes.

Please refer to the assignment rubric for specific details regarding the assignment criteria and expectations.

If submitting as a PDF, please ensure that the speaker notes are visible:

Rubric

NRG130-Presentation Rubric – 50 points

NRG130-Presentation Rubric – 50 points

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Basic Tenants of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science

15 pts

Excellent

The presentation includes a comprehensive description of the basic tenants of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.

12 pts

Good

The presentation includes an accurate and detailed description of the basic tenants of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.

10 pts

Satisfactory

The presentation includes an adequate description of the basic tenants of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the presentation.

7 pts

Needs Improvement

The presentation provides a minimal description of the basic tenants of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation does not demonstrate an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the students own words. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Professional Nurse

15 pts

Excellent

The presentation includes a comprehensive description of the type of professional nurse you want to become that includes how the type of nurse is related to the basic framework of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.

12 pts

Good

The presentation includes an accurate and detailed description of the type of professional nurse you want to become that includes how the type of nurse is related to the basic framework of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.

10 pts

Satisfactory

The presentation includes an adequate description of the type of professional nurse you want to become that includes how the type of nurse is related to the basic framework of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the presentation.

7 pts

Needs Improvement

Provides a minimal description of the type of professional nurse you want to become that includes how the type of nurse is related to the basic framework of Jean Watsons Human Caring Science. The presentation does not demonstrate an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the students own words. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Evolution

5 pts

Excellent

The presentation includes a comprehensive description of the evolution of the role of the professional nurse. The presentation demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.

4 pts

Good

The presentation includes an accurate and detailed description of the evolution of the role of the professional nurse. The presentation demonstrates an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.

3 pts

Satisfactory

The presentation includes an adequate description of the evolution of the role of the professional nurse. The presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the students own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the presentation.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Provides a minimal description of the evolution of the role of the professional nurse. The presentation does not demonstrate an understanding of concepts through application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the students own words. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Presentation

3 pts

Excellent

The presentation has a cohesive, visually pleasing, and appropriate background for each slide. The presentation contains high-quality graphics that help the audience understand the content and does not detract from the presentation.

2 pts

Satisfactory

The presentation does not consistently use visually pleasing and/or appropriate background. The images contained are not high-quality and/or they are not appropriate and detract from the presentation.

1 pts

Needs Improvement

The presentation does not have a cohesive, visually pleasing, and/or appropriate background for each slide. The presentation does not contain graphics and/or the graphics contained distract from the content.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Speaker Notes

2 pts

Excellent

The presentation contains detailed speaker notes that represent what would be said in an in-person presentation. The content on the slides is minimal; most of the content is represented in the speaker notes.

1 pts

Satisfactory

The speaker notes are incomplete and/or do not match the content of the slides. Several slides have excessive content that should be moved to the speaker notes.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Clarity, Cohesiveness, and Grammar

5 pts

Excellent

The student effectively connects information from all sources. Presentation smoothly flows from one topic to the next without the need for headings. Students writing expertly expresses a relationship between all sources. Presentation is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. The tone of the presentation is appropriate for the audience.

4.5 pts

Good

For the most part, the student connects information from all sources. Presentation flows with only some disjointedness. Students writing expresses a relationship between all sources. Presentation contains minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. In a few instances, the tone of the presentation becomes too informal.

4 pts

Satisfactory

Sometimes the student connects information from all sources. Presentation lacks a consistent flow. Students writing does not consistently express a relationship between all sources. Presentation contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Presentation is not always written in an appropriate tone for the audience.

3 pts

Needs Improvement

The presentation fails to connect information from all sources. Presentation does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Students writing shows a minimal understanding of the relationship between all sources. Presentation contains significant errors (more than 5) in APA format, grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. The tone of the presentation is not appropriate for the audience.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

References and APA

5 pts

Excellent

Meets or exceeds the required number of current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography. The presentation is written following all APA style guidelines to include a properly formatted title slide, body, and reference slide (as needed).

4.5 pts

Good

Less than the number of required references and/or the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Most sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Most special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Most web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography. The presentation contains minimal APA style guideline formatting errors to include a properly formatting title slide, body, and reference slide (as needed).

4 pts

Satisfactory

Less than the number of required references and the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Not many sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Some special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Some web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect. The presentation contains several APA style guidelines and/or formatting errors related to a properly formatting title slide, body, and reference slide (as needed).

3 pts

Needs Improvement

No references were included and/or does not cite sources. The presentation is not properly formatted per APA style guidelines.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

5 pts

Total Points: 50

Hello, If you are interested, I have completed my paper. Editing may required. Could you kindly check it for AI and plagiarism?. Please see attached for more information.

A reflection essay about the movie Wit.mp4

Think about a response to all the questions listed below. Pick one and post an initial thread response. Youre required to also post a minimum of two interactive responses (to peers and/or to a follow-up question that I may present). Interactive responses must be to questions different from the question you originally responded to.

Choose one of the following discussion thread topics:

1. Briefly discuss the importance of fever. What are the potential consequences of sustained elevation in body temperature?
2. When considering the signs of inflammation, a fifth sign (loss of function) can be considered as a continuum of the fourth sign of pain. What is the importance of loss of function?
3. Difference between active and passive immunity? Difference between natural and artificial immunity? Use these terms to briefly describe immunity conferred via illness, vaccination, and breastfeeding.
4. Explain how the adaptive immune system can make infection go unnoticed.
5. With respect to ABO blood groups, which blood type is the universal donor and which is the universal recipient? Explain the significance with respect to blood typing and transfusions.

Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format with a minimum of 3 references.

Address the following Areas:

Project Objectives

• The objectives are something you hope to achieve from doing the project

Strategies

• Strategies are the method you will use to reach the objectives you have set for your project

Background Analysis

• This may also be called a situation analysis. This section you will need to discuss what is happening that made you decided to do your capstone project.
• For example, the nurses at a facility are making a many medication errors. For your capstone project you decide you will try to reduce the number of medication errors from 10 every week to three a week. You will have to analyze why the errors are taking place. Maybe the lighting in the medication room is poor or maybe the nurses are working 70 hours every week.
• You will also need to locate peer review articles that support you analysis.

you will use the template below and fill it out(capstone week 8), based on the previous project- i will upload it as well(lit review done)

rubric-

15 ptsExemplary-Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

15 ptsExemplary-Provides three current, peer-reviewed sources that present accurate, distinguishing evidence and effectively integrate the main concept into the assignment. Sources are relevant, accurate, current (less than 5 years old) and reliable, reflecting and validating the strength of the content.

15 ptsExemplary-Content is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flows smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). For a slide presentation, the design, font size, style, and spacing are optimal for audience viewing

5 ptsExemplary-Content is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references that are written correctly.

Assignment Overview

Clear, accurate communication is essential to patient safety in nursing practice. Nurses must be able to explain what they are doing, why safety checks are required, and how these actions protect patients. This assignment focuses on developing professional nursing communication through writing.

You will select one foundational nursing skill and write an academic paper that explains how nurses communicate safety checks related to that skill to patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Skill Selection (Choose ONE)

Select one of the following skills as the focus of your paper:

1. Neurological assessments
2. Nasogastric (NG) tube placement and verification
3. Peripheral IV insertion
4. Administration of IV medications

Your entire paper should focus on the communication of safety checks related to your chosen skill.

Assignment Task

Write an academic nursing paper that demonstrates how effective communication supports safety when performing your chosen nursing skill.

Your paper must:

• Explain why safety checks are necessary for the selected skill
• Describe how nurses communicate safety checks (verbal explanations, documentation, handoff communication, patient education)
• Discuss how communication prevents errors and protects patients
• Use professional nursing language appropriate for a first-year nursing student
• Support ideas with evidence-based nursing sources

Required Structure – APA Format

Introduction

• Introduce the importance of communication in patient safety
• Identify the selected nursing skill
• Present a clear thesis statement explaining how communication supports safe practice

Body (Use Clear Headings)

Communication Before the Skill

• Patient identification and explanation of the procedure
• Verification of orders and baseline safety checks

Communication During the Skill

• Ongoing patient communication
• Team communication (e.g., asking for assistance, verbalizing checks)

Communication After the Skill

• Documentation of safety checks
• Patient education and follow-up instructions
• Reporting concerns or abnormal findings

Conclusion

• Summarize the role of communication in preventing patient harm
• Reflect on the nurses professional responsibility for clear communication

Formatting Requirements

• Length: 23 pages (excluding title and reference pages)
• Format: APA 7th edition
• Font: 12-point Times New Roman
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• References: Minimum of 2 scholarly nursing sources

The Rubric is looking for:

Thorough explanation of how safety checks are communicated before, during, and after the skill. Clearly explains how communication prevents errors and harm.

Consistently professional tone with accurate nursing terminology. Logical organization with correct APA Style.

Purpose is clear, focused on communication and safety, and appropriate for a professional nursing audience.

Integrates appropriate nursing sources to support communication and safety.

Writing is clear and virtually error-free.

assessment on a patient with writing.

Culture and Socialization Online

Teenager in his bedroom on a social networking site. [Photograph]. Retrieved from Encyclopdia Britannica ImageQuest.

This discussion addresses module outcomes 1 and 2. In this discussion you will discuss how technology and the internet have changed our culture and socialization. Culture is the glue that binds society together. Before you begin the activity, make sure that you have read Chapter 3 through 5 and viewed the required readings and videos. Current debates about the increased use of technology include suggestions it leads to social alienation and anomie. Many critics and scholars have questioned if this could lead to more robust connections with others and replicate traditional face to face socialization or create a divide and weaken social bonds.

Engage

Before beginning this activity, be sure to read the Module Notes and the assigned readings and viewings. Use as much detail from the readings and other learning materials in the module as possible to answer the following questions.

1. Reflecting on the lecture notes and videos on the development and presentation of self, how does new technology, like smartphones and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram affect the presentation of self?
2. What do you think the consequences of technology-mediated interaction on how we are socialized in the future could this contribute to the sense of alienation or anomie, or might this benefit our society?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings with

. For assistance with APA style formatting,

or the

. Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET. Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm ET.