IOM Report
Analysis of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report: The Future of Nursing
Goal:
Identify the recommendations made in the IOM Future of Nursing report. Discuss strategies needed to implement the recommendations.
Your paper should include the following:
– Identify major highlights of the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report: Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Discuss the primary recommendations posed by the report. – Discuss strategies to implement the recommendations to advance the profession of nursing. – Share your own perspective on the recommendations
Submission Instructions:
· The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
· The paper should be formatted per current APA and 3-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | 4 points Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
3 points Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
2 points Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
1 point Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems | 4 points Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
3 points Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
2 points Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
1 point Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | 4 points Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
3 points Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
2 points Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
1 point Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points |
| Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature | 4 points Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
3 points Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
2 points Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
1 point Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | 4 points Distinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
3 points Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
2 points Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
1 point Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
