Worldview and Nursing Process Personal Statement
Being able to articulate your personal worldview can help you formulate a personal philosophy of practice and enhance your influence on patients and the industry. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to reflect on your current and future practice and the ways worldview and nursing theory influence that practice.
Draft a 1,000-1,250 word paper in which you:
- Describe your personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that you think most influence your personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care.
- Choose a specific nursing theory that is most in line with your personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care and discuss the similarities. Explain how the nursing theory reinforces your approach to care.
- Include in your explanation a specific example of a past or current practice and how your worldview and the nursing theory could assist you in resolving this issue.
- Finally, explain how your worldview and the nursing theory will assist you in further developing your future practice.
You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
Complete the “APA Writing Checklist” to ensure that your paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Worldview and Nursing Process Personal Statement – Rubric
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Personal Worldview
40 points
Criteria Description
Personal Worldview, Including the Religious, Spiritual, and Cultural Elements That Most Influence Personal Philosophy of Practice and Attitude Towards Patient Care
5. Excellent
40 points
A comprehensive discussion of personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that most influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
4. Good
36.8 points
A discussion of personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that most influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care is clearly provided and well developed.
3. Satisfactory
35.2 points
A discussion of personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that most influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care is present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
32 points
A discussion of personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that most influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of personal worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that most influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care is not included.
Specific Nursing Theory in Line With the Personal Philosophy of Practice and Approach to Patient Car
30 points
Criteria Description
Specific Nursing Theory in Line With the Personal Philosophy of Practice and Approach to Patient Care, Including Similarities and How the Nursing Theory Reinforces the Approach to Care
5. Excellent
30 points
A comprehensive discussion of a specific nursing theory in line with the personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care, including similarities and how the nursing theory reinforces the approach to care, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
4. Good
27.6 points
A discussion of a specific nursing theory in line with the personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care, including similarities and how the nursing theory reinforces the approach to care, is clearly provided and well developed.
3. Satisfactory
26.4 points
A discussion of a specific nursing theory in line with the personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care, including similarities and how the nursing theory reinforces the approach to care, is present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
24 points
A discussion of a specific nursing theory in line with the personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care, including similarities and how the nursing theory reinforces the approach to care, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of a specific nursing theory in line with the personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care, including similarities and how the nursing theory reinforces the approach to care, is not included.
Specific Example of a Past or Current Practice Problem
30 points
Criteria Description
Specific Example of a Past or Current Practice Problem and How Worldview and the Nursing Theory Could Assist in Resolving This Issue
5. Excellent
30 points
A comprehensive discussion of a specific example of a past or current practice problem and how worldview and the nursing theory could assist in resolving this issue is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
4. Good
27.6 points
A discussion of a specific example of a past or current practice problem and how worldview and the nursing theory could assist in resolving this issue is clearly provided and well developed.
3. Satisfactory
26.4 points
A discussion of a specific example of a past or current practice problem and how worldview and the nursing theory could assist in resolving this issue is present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
24 points
A discussion of a specific example of a past or current practice problem and how worldview and the nursing theory could assist in resolving this issue is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of a specific example of a past or current practice problem and how worldview and the nursing theory could assist in resolving this issue is not included.
How Worldview and the Nursing Theory Will Assist in Further Developing Future Practice
30 points
Criteria Description
How Worldview and the Nursing Theory Will Assist in Further Developing Future Practice
5. Excellent
30 points
A comprehensive discussion of how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
4. Good
27.6 points
A discussion of how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice is clearly provided and well developed.
3. Satisfactory
26.4 points
A discussion of how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice is present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
24 points
A discussion of how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice is not included.
Required Sources
6 points
Criteria Description
Required Sources
5. Excellent
6 points
Number of required resources is met. Sources are current, and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
4. Good
5.52 points
Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
3. Satisfactory
5.28 points
Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.
2. Less than Satisfactory
4.8 points
Number of required sources is only partially met.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not included.
Appendix
4 points
Criteria Description
Appendix
5. Excellent
4 points
The APA Writing Checklist is complete and attached in the Appendix. It is clearly evident by the quality of the paper that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development.
4. Good
3.68 points
The APA Writing Checklist is complete and attached in the Appendix. It is apparent that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development of the paper.
3. Satisfactory
3.52 points
The APA Writing Checklist is complete and attached in the Appendix. The APA Writing Checklist was generally used in development of the paper, but some aspects are inconsistent with the paper format or quality.
2. Less than Satisfactory
3.2 points
The APA Writing Checklist is attached, but an Appendix has not been created. The paper does not reflect the use of the use of the APA Writing Checklist during development.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The Appendix and APA Writing Checklist are omitted.
Thesis Development and Purpose
14 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
14 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
12.88 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
12.32 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less than Satisfactory
11.2 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
16 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
16 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
14.72 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
14.08 points
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.
2. Less than Satisfactory
12.8 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
10 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
10 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
9.2 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less than Satisfactory
8 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
10 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
10 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
9.2 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
8 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
10 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
10 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
9.2 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
8.8 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
8 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 200 points
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