Professional identity and practice assignment

Introduction to the assignment (sections of the assignment; roles of the nurse, scope of practice, compare and contrast scope of practice)
Describe the roles of the nurse for the program you are currently enrolled
Identify the scope of practice for the nurse in the state where you intend to practice
Using the Nurse Practice Act for the state where you intend to practice, compare and contrast the scope of practice for the LPN and RN
Conclusion (reflect on the assignment including how you will use the scope of practice to support your role)
Title of Assignment Professional Identity of the Nurse: Role of the Nurse and Scope of Practice Content: Prepare a two to three page written assignment that includes the following: • • • • • • Introduction to the assignment (sections of the assignment; roles of the nurse, scope of practice, compare and contrast scope of practice) Describe the roles of the nurse for the program you are currently enrolled Identify the scope of practice for the nurse in the state where you intend to practice Using the Nurse Practice Act for the state where you intend to practice, compare and contrast the scope of practice for the LPN and RN Conclusion (reflect on the assignment including how you will use the scope of practice to support your role) Use at least two credible resources to support your findings. For example, one of the resources could be the State Board of Nursing website, and another resource could be a textbook. These resources must be integrated into the body of your paper using at least two in-text citations. Be sure to use proper APA format and style. Format: • • • • Two to three page written Assignment Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) Logical, original and insightful Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format and style Grading Rubric: Total Possible Points = 100 Levels of Achievement Criteria Emerging Competence Proficiency Mastery Initial introduction does not include explanations of the sections of the paper. Failure to submit introduction will result in zero points for this criteria. Points: 6 Introduction includes a brief explanation for the sections of the paper. Introduction includes a clear explanation of the sections of the paper and supporting evidence. Introduction includes a comprehensive explanation for the sections of the paper with detailed examples and supporting evidence. Points: 8 Points: 9 Points: 10 Role of the nurse section lacks suggestions and/or supporting Roles of the Nurse evidence. Failure to submit this (20 Pts) section will result in zero points for this criteria. Points: 12 Role of the nurse section includes minimal discussion with limited supporting evidence. Role of the nurse section includes discussion with examples and supporting evidence. Role of the nurse section offers substantial contributions and detailed examples with supporting evidence. Points: 16 Points: 18 Points: 20 Scope of practice lacks presentation and/or supporting evidence. Scope of Practice Failure to submit this section will (20 Pts) result in zero points for this criteria. Points: 12 Scope of practice includes minimal presentation with limited supporting evidence. Scope of practice includes presentation and examples with supporting evidence. Scope of practice includes substantial presentation and detailed examples with supporting evidence. Points: 16 Points: 18 Points: 20 Nurse practice act section lacks comparing and contrasting and/or supporting evidence. Failure to submit this section will result in zero Nurse practice act section includes minimal comparing and contrasting with limited supporting evidence. Nurse practice act includes compare and contrast with examples with supporting evidence. Nurse practice act includes substantial compare and contrast and detailed examples with supporting evidence. Introduction (10 Pts) Nurse Practice Acts (30 Pts) points for this criteria. Conclusion (10 Pts) Spelling and Grammar (5 Pts) APA Citation (5 Pts) Points: 18 Points: 24 Points: 27 Points: 30 Conclusion lacks a summary of the sections of the paper. Failure to submit this section will result in zero points for this criteria. Points: 6 Conclusion includes minimal summary of the sections of the paper. Conclusion includes a summary of the paper with supporting evidence.