NUR 532-Strategic planning Assignment
Requirements:
- This paper will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and organization based on the required components.
- Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word, which is the required format for all Chamberlain documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
- Submit to the appropriate assignment area by 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday of the week due. Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the weekly Q & A Discussion topic.
- The length of the paper is to be no greater than three pages, excluding title page and reference page
- APA format (current edition) is required in this assignment, including a title page and reference page. Use APA level 1 headings for the organizational structure of this assignment. Remember that the introduction does not carry a heading that labels it as a level heading in APA format. The first part of your paper is assumed to be the introduction. See APA manual for details. See resource under the course Library Guide, “Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers.” Use the suggested format and headings to organize your assignment.
Preparing the paper
You are the nurse executive of a healthcare organization. To ensure the organization’s success, you must develop a strategic plan scenario to address the nursing shortage in an area of your choice. Please ensure no identifying names are used in your scenario.
- Clear introduction of your strategic plan in the introduction paragraph; including a sentence that states the purpose of your paper.
- Clearly articulate key concepts of your strategic plan, which include:
- stating whom will be involved in the strategic-planning process, their position or role within the organization, and your rationale(s) for including each member of the team.
Interview one person who is currently in the role of one of the persons you would include in your strategic plan process. Ask that person how they view their role in transforming healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Include a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) and a transcript of your interview (not included in the 3 page limit for the assignment); include email communications from you to the person, in the event you do not receive a response. Include all information from the interview as an addendum to your assignment; and
- using a SWOT analysis approach, discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats you must consider internal and external to the organization. A table is acceptable if you prefer to use this format for your SWOT analysis information.
- State your top two priorities, based on your SWOT analysis, to address the nursing shortage for your organization from your strategic plan and discuss how these priorities relate to leadership and the Person-Centred Framework by McCormack and McCance (2017).
- Include of a minimum of three sources of scholarly, empirical evidence that support your strategic plan.
- Provide concluding statements for your overall assignment content.
- The paper will be three pages maximum, excluding title and reference page(s).
- Title and reference page(s) must be in APA format (current edition).
- Use 12 Times New Roman font and one-inch margins on all sides of the paper.
Rubric
Week 3: Strategic Planning Rubric (NOV18)
Week 3: Strategic Planning Rubric (NOV18)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Introduction clearly introduces your strategic plan and purpose of assignment.
30 pts
Introduction introduces your strategic plan and purpose of assignment clearly.
26 pts
Introduction introduces your strategic plan and purpose of assignment with minor lack of clarity or elements.
24 pts
Introduction of strategic plan and purpose of assignment lacks occasional important element or specificity.
11 pts
Introduction of strategic plan and purpose of assignment has multiple instances of inaccuracies.
0 pts
Introduction of strategic plan and purpose is not present.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrategic Plan Concepts
Key concepts of the strategic plan are clearly articulated.
45 pts
Key concepts of strategic plan are articulated clearly with no inaccuracy; includes both 2a and 2b.
40 pts
Key concepts of strategic plan are articulated with rare inaccuracy; includes both 2a and 2b.
36 pts
Key concepts of strategic plan lack occasional important elements or specificity.
17 pts
Key concepts of strategic plan have multiple instances of inaccuracies
0 pts
Key concepts of strategic plan are not present.
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePriorities
Priorities to address nursing shortage are clearly articulated.
40 pts
At least two priorities to address nursing shortage are clearly articulated with no inaccuracy.
35 pts
Two priorities to address nursing shortage are articulated with rare inaccuracy.
32 pts
Two priorities to address nursing shortage lack occasional important elements or specificity.
15 pts
Two priorities to address nursing shortage have multiple instances of inaccuracies
0 pts
Priorities are not present.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAt least three empirical, scholarly evidence sources to support project are included.
Minimum of three scholarly, empirical evidence sources supporting your plan.
30 pts
At least three empirical, scholarly evidence sources supporting your plan are included.
26 pts
Empirical, scholarly evidence sources supporting your plan are included with rare inaccuracy; or only two sources are included.
24 pts
Empirical, scholarly evidence sources supporting your plan lack occasional important element or specificity; or fewer than two sources are included.
11 pts
Empirical, scholarly evidence sources supporting your plan have multiple instances of inaccuracies.
0 pts
Empirical, scholarly evidence sources supporting your plan are not present.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
Concluding statements summarizing content are present.
30 pts
Concluding statements summarizing content are present and accurate.
26 pts
Concluding statements summarizing content are present with rare inaccuracy or missing elements.
24 pts
Concluding statements summarizing content lack occasional important element or specificity.
11 pts
Concluding statements summarizing content has multiple instances of inaccuracies.
0 pts
Concluding statements summarizing are missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeText, title page, and references are consistent with APA format
Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format.
10 pts
Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format.
9 pts
Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format with 1-3 exceptions.
8 pts
There are 4-5 APA format errors in the text, title page, and/or reference page(s).
4 pts
There are frequent 6 APA format errors in the text, title page, and reference page(s).
0 pts
There are 7 or more APA format errors in the text, title page, and reference page(s).
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas and information from other sources are cited correctly
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
10 pts
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
9 pts
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly with minimal exceptions.
8 pts
Ideas and information from other sources are cited with occasional errors.
4 pts
Ideas and information from other sources are cited with numerous errors.
0 pts
Ideas and information from other sources are not cited.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed
Rules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed.
5 pts
Rules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed.
4 pts
Rules of grammar, word usage, and punctuation are followed with 1-2 exceptions.
3 pts
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work with 3-4 exceptions.
2 pts
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work with 5 exceptions.
0 pts
Rules of grammar, spelling, words usage, and punctuation are followed with 6 or more exceptions.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deductions
0 pts
0 pts lost – submission met deadline
0 pts
Student does not meet the deadline for submission 10% per day up to 30% total (3-days)
0 pts
Total Points: 200