Essay Instructions: NUR 502 ? Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice
Master?s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide
Introduction
In this section, provide the general purpose of the paper. State the reasons for selecting this individual as an interviewee. Do not use the actual name of individual.
Overview of Career
In this section, describe the interviewee?s career. Start with their pre-licensure education. It is appropriate to include geographical location, type of institutions(s), and type of position(s) held. In addition, include interesting facts, examples of practice, etc. Place information regarding their graduate program in the Graduate Education section. If the interviewee shared interesting and relevant personal information, this can be included as well.
Graduate Education
In this section, provide information about the graduate program: institution and type of program. Start by providing the reason why the interviewee chose to attend graduate school. Describe additional information that the interviewee may have shared about the graduate program.
Present Position
In this section, describe the interviewee?s present position. Identify specific competencies that the interviewee described as important to this position that were gained from the graduate program. Include other interesting information that the interviewee provided regarding the present position. Mention certification(s) if appropriate to present position.
Pearls of Wisdom
In this section, share special information about the interviewee, including lessons learned and any suggestions/advice the interviewee gave for individuals starting a graduate program.
Conclusion
In this section, summarize what was gained from the interview: what was learned about the effects of graduate education in regards to change in knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and perhaps how this fits with the program outcomes for a specialty. Describe what else may have been learned from the interview. End the conclusion with general comments about the selection of an interviewee and whether the interview developed a clearer idea as to what to expect from graduate education.
Refer to the "Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student" as you prepare this assignment.
Interview a nurse who is master's-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, and is presently using, that reflect advanced education. Organize your interview around the topics below:
Overview of the master's-prepared nurse's career
Reason for seeking graduate education
Description of present position and role
Usefulness of graduate education for present role
Pearls of wisdom he/she is willing to share
In 750-1,000 words, write the interview in a narrative format. Use the following guidelines:
1. Within the paper's introduction, explain your interview selection.
2. Do not identify the individual by name.
3. Use centered headings to separate parts of the interview.
4. In the conclusion, identify one or more competencies from the interview that are consistent with GCU program competencies and/or AACN education essentials. In addition, provide a statement that reflects what you gained from the interview.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
aster's-Prepared Nurse Interview
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Unsatisfactory
0.00% 2
Less Than Satisfactory
80.00% 3
Satisfactory
88.00% 4
Good
92.00% 5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %
Content
5.0 %
Introduction
Introduction is comprehensive and makes the purpose of the paper clear by restating the thesis. Introduction lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Introduction is insufficiently developed and/or vague. Purpose is not clear. Introduction is clear, forecasting development of the paper. Introduction is comprehensive; purpose of the paper is present. Introduction is comprehensive and makes the purpose of the paper clear by restating the thesis.
15.0 %
Career Overview
Thoroughly presents all of the information to portray a clear chronology as well as richness of detail. Omits major elements and is disorganized. Describes but fails to paint a clear picture of the nurse's career and/or progression in a logical order. Addresses most of the primary elements of the individual's career in a logical fashion. Addresses the primary elements. Reader can easily see purpose. Thoroughly presents all of the information to portray a clear chronology as well as richness of detail.
15.0 %
Graduate Education
Thoroughly presents the process that led to the decision to seek graduate education as well as the program itself with clarity, order, and depth. Omits major elements; is disorganized; and has no depth or detail. Describes but fails to address some of the elements; lacks depth and detail. Addresses the same elements but lacks depth and detail. Necessary elements are present and clearly presented. Decision-making process is evident to the reader. Thoroughly presents the process that led to the decision to seek graduate education as well as the program itself with clarity, order, and depth.
20.0 %
Present Position (includes pearls of wisdom)
Thoroughly presents all of the key elements of the present position with emphasis on competencies required. Describes in rich detail, and includes advice given and original insights. Omits major elements; information is tangential and disorganized. Describes but fails to address most of the primary elements in any depth. Addresses most of the primary elements of the present position with recognition of competencies but lacks detail. All key elements are presented with clarity. Thoroughly presents all of the key elements of the present position with emphasis on competencies required. Describes in rich detail, and includes advice given and original insights.
15.0 %
Conclusion
Conclusion is comprehensive; paints a clear picture of the potential outcomes and career opportunities of graduate education; identifies key points of the interview; and demonstrates insight and interpretation. Conclusion lacks any discernible purpose. Conclusion is insufficiently developed and/or vague. Conclusion is clear and identifies key points of interview but fails to draw inferences. Conclusion is clearly evident to the reader. Career opportunities are present. Conclusion is comprehensive; paints a clear picture of the potential outcomes and career opportunities of graduate education; identifies key points of the interview; and demonstrates insight and interpretation.
20.0 %
Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %
Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %
Argument Logic and Construction
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %mas
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %
Format
5.0 %
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)All format elements are correct. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)n-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %
Total Weightage
100.00%
100.00%
