Leadership and Success of the California Nurses’ Association

Watch the three-part California Nurses Association History videos and determine the role of leadership in the success of this organization.

Review the expectations outlined in the Writing Assignment Rubric. The Leadership and Success of the CNA Paper should be 3–4 pages long, not counting the cover page and references list.

Your paper should include in the review:

• Comprehension: Briefly summarize the efforts and outcome of the CNA.
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• Application: Relate core leadership concepts to the success of the CNA. Include the relationship of empowerment, government, and cultural competency to the struggles and success of the CNA.
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• Analysis/Synthesis: Clarify understanding of the variables contributing to the success of the CNA group’s efforts.
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• Evaluation: Summarize the efforts of the CNA as a model to enhance APRN practice.
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GRADING RUBRICS

Content of Paper: The writer demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner. The paper content and theories are well developed and linked to the paper requirements and practical experience. The paper includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper. Follows the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Uses scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials.

Analysis and Synthesis of Paper Content and Meaning: Through critical analysis, the submitted paper provides an accurate, clear, concise, and complete presentation of the required content. Information from scholarly resources is synthesized, providing new information or insight related to the context of the assignment by providing both supportive and alternative information or viewpoints.

Application of Knowledge: The summary of the paper provides information validated via scholarly resources that offer a multidisciplinary approach. The student’s application in practice is accurate and plausible, and additional scholarly resource(s) supporting the application is provided. All questions posed within the assignment are answered in a well-developed manner with citations for validation. Organization: Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical flow of ideas.

APA, Grammar, and Spelling: Correct APA formatting with no errors. The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.