The Caring Assigment

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NURS 1520  Dev. Of Self 1 – THE CARING ASSIGNMENT

Worth:  20%

Due:  Week 10

 

Purpose:  The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student the opportunity to apply understanding of the concept of caring to a nursing story once the Caring Theories have been covered in class.

 

The student must

  1. Select, print and read one of the listed articles.
  2. Write a paper no longer than 1500 words
  3. This paper must be word processed and written in scholarly essay format, which includes an introduction, body and conclusion and referencing where required, when using information this is not your own.  This paper is to follow APA and to include “in text” referencing where you have paraphrased material.  You should be using the Durham College Library APA Citation Style for guidelines on scholarly papers and the posted APA tool on DC Connect.
  4. Submit paper to the DC Connect Dropbox prior to submitting the hardcopy in class
  5. Submit a hard copy of the paper within the 1st ten minutes of class.  Any paper submitted after the 1st ten minutes of class is considered late

 

The Paper:

  • Explain how Watson’s theory of caring (include carative factors) is illustrated in the article you have chosen. Be sure that when you are analyzing the article in relationship to the carative factors that you demonstrate your understanding of the factors by explaining, describing and applying them to the scenario.
  • Explain how Roach’s theory of caring (include C’s) is illustrated in the article. Be sure that when you are analyzing the article in relationship to Roach’s theory that you demonstrate your understanding of the C’s by explaining, describing and applying them to the scenario.
  • Reflect about a personal caring experience. Describe this personal experience and discuss how Watson and Roach’s theories of can be applied to this experience.

**NOTE**

You are not expected to include all of Jean Watson’s carative factors and Roach’s C’s in the above three components.  It is expected that you choose the ones that you identify as the most relevant and explain, describe and apply them well. One of each factor/concept from each does not demonstrate your in depth understanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Articles for Caring Assignment –2014

 

Choose one article. You can access these articles on the Internet through the Durham College Library http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/library/library.php or by accessing the hard copies of the magazines in the Library. Seek help from the Library staff as needed.      

 

Bottoms, S. (2004). Mr. Sam’s visitor. Nursing, 34(3), 46-47.

 

Brunner, R. (2011). Too good for this world.  Nursing, 41(12), 36-37.

Kennedy, K. (2004).  A good night’s sleep.  Nursing, (12), 51.

Loewenstein, M. (2003) The art of nursing. Nursing, 33(12), 48-49.

 

Uttendorfsky, I. (2008). Seeking refuge from the storm. Nursing, 38(5), 42-43.

 

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING BELOW EXPECTATIONS MARK
DESCRIPTION,EXPLANATION, AND APPLICATION OF WATSON’S THEORETICAL COMPONENTS TO CHOSEN ARTICLE

10 marks

 

 Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic

Thoroughly and accurately describes applicable theoretical components

Thoroughly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows excellent insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides excellent examples to support application of theoretical components

(10)

 Demonstrates a good understanding of the topic

Correctly describes applicable theoretical components

Correctly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows good insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides good examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(7.5)

 

 

 Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the topic

Adequately describes applicable theoretical components

Adequately explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows adequate insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides adequate examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(5)

 

 

 Demonstrates a weak understanding of the topic

Weakly describes applicable theoretical components

Weakly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows weak insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides weak examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(2.5)

 

 

 Demonstrates no understanding of Watson’s theoretical components.

Does not discuss Watson’s theoretical components

 

(0)

  
DESCRIPTION,EXPLANATION, AND APPLICATION OF ROACH’S THEORETICAL COMPONENTS TO CHOSEN ARTICLE

10 marks

 Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic

Thoroughly and accurately describes applicable theoretical components

Thoroughly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows excellent insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides excellent examples to support application of theoretical components

(10)

 Demonstrates a good understanding of the topic

Correctly describes applicable theoretical components

Correctly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows good insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides good examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(7.5)

 Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the topic

Adequately describes applicable theoretical components

Adequately explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows adequate insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides adequate examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(5)

 Demonstrates a weak understanding of the topic

Weakly describes applicable theoretical components

Weakly explains how theoretical components apply to article

Shows weak insight into application of theoretical components to article

Provides weak examples to support application of theoretical components

 

(5)

 Demonstrates no understanding of Roach’s theoretical components. Does not discuss Roach’s theoretical components

 

(0)

  
DESCRIPTION,DISCUSSION  AND APPLICATION OF WATSON’S AND ROACH’S THEORETICAL COMPONENTS TO A PERSONAL CARING EXPERIENCE

20 marks

 Thoroughly describes personal caring experience

Thoroughly explains theoretical components and how they apply to personal caring experience

Shows excellent insight into application of theoretical components to personal caring experience

(20)

 Describes personal caring experience with a good amount of detail

Correctly explains theoretical components and how they apply to personal caring experience

Shows good insight into application of theoretical components to personal caring experience

(15)

 Adequately describes personal caring experience

Adequately explains theoretical components and how the apply to personal caring experience

Shows adequate insight into application of theoretical components to personal caring experience

(10)

 Briefly describes personal experience with little detail

Weakly explains theoretical components and how they apply to personal caring experience

Shows weak insight into application of theoretical components to personal caring experience

(5)

 Does not describe a personal caring experience and apply Watson’s and Roach’s theoretical components

(0)

  
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING BELOW EXPECTATIONS  
STYLE/ FORMAT/

SPELLING/GRAMMAR

5 marks

 

 Excellent sentence and paragraph structure

Focused and relevant introduction and statement of purpose

Excellent continuity in flow of thoughts

Clearly developed conclusion with good continuity of thought

Writing is clear, concise and free from spelling or grammar errors

(5)

 Good sentence and paragraph structure

Clearly stated introduction and statement of purpose

Good flow of thoughts with continuity maintained throughout paper

Contains appropriate conclusion

There are a few minor spelling or grammar errors, though writing is overall clear and concise

(3.75)

 Adequate sentence and paragraph structure

Weak or strained introduction and statement of purpose

Continuity in flow of thoughts adequate

Adequate conclusion/new information

There are multiple spelling or grammar errors, or significant errors impacting clarity of the message

(2.5)

 Many “run-on” or incomplete sentences

Introduction and statement of purpose vague and weak

No continuity in flow of thought

Conclusion vague, weak or absent completely

There are substantial spelling or grammar errors which impede the ability to read or understand content

(1.25)

 No scholarly format followed. No introduction, organization with paragraphs and no conclusion. Extremely poor grammar and spelling/

 

(0)

  
APA FORMAT

5 marks

 Title Page, Reference list and in-text references are complete and accurate, using current APA Guidelines and PN Program Guide.  Follows assignment instructions thoroughly

(5)

 Title page, Reference list and in-text references are mostly complete and accurate.  Follows most assignment instructions

 

(3.75)

 There are multiple errors in APA Format of title page, Reference list, and in-text references.  Does not follow assignment instructions

 

(2.5)

 Title page, reference list and in-text references are incomplete, inaccurate and do not follow guidelines.  Assignment does not follow written instructions.

 

(1.25)

 No APA format guidelines use throughout paper

 

(0)

 

 

  

 

****Please note a grade of zero will be given for papers with no-in text referencing*****

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NURS 1520 Dev. Of Self 1 – THE CARING ASSIGNMENT

Worth: 20%

Due: Week 10

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student the opportunity to apply understanding of the concept of caring to a nursing story once the Caring Theories have been covered in class.

The student must

1. Select, print and read one of the listed articles.

2. Write a paper no longer than 1500 words

3. This paper must be word processed and written in scholarly essay format, which includes an introduction, body and conclusion and referencing where required, when using information this is not your own. This paper is to follow APA and to include “in text” referencing where you have paraphrased material. You should be using the Durham College Library APA Citation Style for guidelines on scholarly papers and the posted APA tool on DC Connect.

4. Submit paper to the DC Connect Dropbox prior to submitting the hardcopy in class

5. Submit a hard copy of the paper within the 1st ten minutes of class . Any paper submitted after the 1st ten minutes of class is considered late

The Paper:

· Explain how Watson’s theory of caring (include carative factors) is illustrated in the article you have chosen. Be sure that when you are analyzing the article in relationship to the carative factors that you demonstrate your understanding of the factors by explaining, describing and applying them to the scenario.

· Explain how Roach’s theory of caring (include C’s) is illustrated in the article. Be sure that when you are analyzing the article in relationship to Roach’s theory that you demonstrate your understanding of the C’s by explaining, describing and applying them to the scenario.

· Reflect about a personal caring experience. Describe this personal experience and discuss how Watson and Roach’s theories of can be applied to this experience.

**NOTE**

You are not expected to include all of Jean Watson’s carative factors and Roach’s C’s in the above three components. It is expected that you choose the ones that you identify as the most relevant and explain, describe and apply them well. One of each factor/concept from each does not demonstrate your in depth understanding.

Articles for Caring Assignment –2014

Choose one article. You can access these articles on the Internet through the Durham College Library http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/library/library.php or by accessing the hard copies of the magazines in the Library. Seek help from the Library staff as needed.

Bottoms, S. (2004). Mr. Sam’s visitor. Nursing, 34(3), 46-47.

Brunner, R. (2011). Too good for this world. Nursing, 41(12), 36-37.

Kennedy, K. (2004). A good night’s sleep. Nursing, (12), 51.

Loewenstein, M. (2003) The art of nursing. Nursing, 33(12), 48-49.

Uttendorfsky, I. (2008). Seeking refuge from the storm. Nursing, 38(5), 42-43.

Assignment Evaluation Of A Business Code Of Ethics

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The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in refining problem-solving capabilities that organizations already possess for use in business ethics applications. This paper uses a structured, objective format sometimes called a system of inquiry. This assignment is a systematic formalized inquiry into or examination of the code of ethics of an organization and its effects to achieve a specific level of ethical behavior in employees, management, and executives.

Each business should have a framework for ensuring ethical behavior. The structure, format, and scope of codes vary depending on the company’s business. An oil company’s code, for example, would probably have different criteria and emphases than a healthcare provider’s code of ethics. Sometimes, codes of ethics are called by other names, such as an employee code of conduct. A code of ethics, though, should be differentiated from standard good operating practices.

Evaluation and analysis includes problem solving and behavior in assessing organizational ethics along with decision-making processes. In this case, you are evaluating your own company’s code of ethics, or that of another company if your employer does not have a code of ethics.

Write a 1,200- to 1,400-wordpaper, one not using question-and-answer format, discussing your organization’s code of ethics in detail. Perform the following steps:

· Obtain a copy of your employer’s code of ethics or find an example on the Internet from a major corporation, such as Shell Oil Company’s Statement of Ethics. This is the document upon which to base your inquiry.

· Write a general information paragraph on the company, including its mission statement.

· Determine the type of ethical system used by the firm and reasons or examples upon which you based your decisions. Ethical systems include ends-driven, relativistic, entitlement, and duty-driven (legal or religious) ethics.

· Identify and discuss how the code of ethics is used. Include several paragraphs on each use: one for employees, one for management, one for the board of directors, and so forth. Some of this information comes from the company’s code of ethics. Others may be available through an Internet search. Consider the following:

o Why it is used—the general or special circumstances

o How it is used

o When it is used

Note. You may not be able to find all the information. In that case, state this fact and indicate which sources were examined with no results.

· Why might the organization need to modify their existing code of ethics? Consider how you might modify the code if you were the new CEO and how you would implement the changes.

· What possible reactions to the code are to be expected from employees and managers? What effects does the organizational culture have on the acceptance of the code?

· What is the effect of the code on the organization?

Summarize the results of your systematic analysis or inquiry into the code of ethics of this organization.

What is environmental science?

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  • What is environmental science? Name several disciplines that environmental science draws upon?
  • Describe the scientific method. What is its typical sequence of steps? What needs to occur before a researcher’s results are published? Why is this process important?
  • Describe Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. How did Leopold define the “community” to which ethical standards should be applied?
  • Describe your ethical perspective, or worldview, as it pertains to your relationship with your environment. Do you feel that you fit into any particular category discussed in this chapter? How do you think your culture has influenced your worldview? How has your personal experience shaped it? What environmental problem do you feel most acutely yourself?
  • What is environmental science? Name several disciplines that environmental science draws upon?
  • Describe the scientific method. What is its typical sequence of steps? What needs to occur before a researcher’s results are published? Why is this process important?
  • Describe Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. How did Leopold define the “community” to which ethical standards should be applied?
  • Describe your ethical perspective, or worldview, as it pertains to your relationship with your environment. Do you feel that you fit into any particular category discussed in this chapter? How do you think your culture has influenced your worldview? How has your personal experience shaped it? What environmental problem do you feel most acutely yourself?

Qualitative Research In Nursing Practice Discussion

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Qualitative Research in Nursing Practice

Which method of research provides the best evidence for nursing practice? Is there a place for both quantitative and qualitative research in evidence-based practice? How do these research methods improve patient outcomes?

Return to and reflect on your thoughts and postings from Week 1’s Discussion on the respective characteristics, strengths, and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research. Consider the uses of each type of research in the health care field. Also reflect on the amount of quantitative versus qualitative research that exists in the health care field in particular. There is an impression among some researchers that qualitative research is inferior to, easier than, or not as rigorous as quantitative research.

In this Discussion, you consider the idea of rigor, or thoroughness and scope of study, with regard to qualitative research. You examine the methods of qualitative research outlined and recommended in this week’s Learning Resources and how they aim to create standards of rigor by which to assess qualitative studies. You also have the opportunity to assess an article of your choice in terms of rigor and recommended methods of qualitative data collection.

To prepare:

Consider your readings about and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research. If you had to choose, which type of research (quantitative or qualitative) do you think is more rigorous and why? Do you think it is useful to make such generalizations and comparisons?

Locate an article describing a qualitative research study related to a health care topic.

Formulate a research question to address the problem and that would lead you to employ correlational statistics.

With information from the Learning Resources in mind, critically analyze your selected study. Ask yourself: How rigorous was the study in terms of the researchers’ efforts, the data collected, and the conclusions drawn? What might the researchers have done to improve the rigor?

By Day 3 post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

Do you think there is one type of research (quantitative or qualitative) that is inherently more rigorous than the other? If so, identify which one and why. If not, discuss your reasoning.

Post a brief summary of your research article analysis and the correct APA citation for the article.

Outline how the study’s qualitative data collection and analysis did, or did not, promote rigor, provide scientific or systematic scaffolding, and/or generate a more thorough analysis of the research topic.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

 

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By Day 5 respond to at least one of your colleagues, critiquing their research question and hypotheses and pointing out factors that may influence the strength of the correlation of the variables. Be sure to provide a rationale for your responses in one or more of the following ways:

Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research.

Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.

Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.

Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Note: Please see the Course Syllabus and Discussion Posting and Response Rubric for formal Discussion question posting and response evaluation criteria.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you learned and/or any insights you gained as a result of the comments made by your colleagues.

Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and any additional sources.

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