NUR 513 Week 8 Benchmark – Future Scope, Role, and Professional Obligations Paper

NUR 513 Week 8 Benchmark – Future Scope, Role, and Professional Obligations Paper

NUR 513 Week 8 Benchmark – Future Scope, Role, and Professional Obligations Paper
Advanced registered nursing graduates are entering the profession at dynamic time when roles and scope of practice are shifting based on developments in legislation and policy in response to the evolving needs of the health care system. Professional nursing organizations play an important role in making sure the perspectives of advanced registered nurses are heard, and in supporting nurse specialties in their efforts to expand their scope of practice and their full participation throughout the health care system.

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are specialty nurses who enter the profession with specialized roles and practice scope based on the reforms occurring to improve access and quality of care. APRNs have an essential role in shaping the direction of care delivery based on their expertise and involvement in professional nursing organizations like the American Nurses Association (ANA). The scope and roles of nurse leaders continues to widen due to dynamic health environment and the need to serve diverse patient population (Stamps et al., 2021). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the scope nurse leadership specialty and three professional organizations that are most influential in advancing this scope and influence of advanced nursing. The paper also discusses a controversial issue that may impact nurse leadership’s scope of practice and role.

For this assignment, you will conduct research on the current scope of practice for your specialty and efforts that are being made to expand that scope and the role of the advanced nurse in positively influencing the health care system. Write a 1,250-1,500-word paper that includes the following:

A discussion of the scope of your future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.
A discussion of three professional nursing organizations that you think are most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing. Of these organizations, evaluate the one that you would most like to join. How do its goals and mission fit in with your worldview and philosophy of care? How might membership in this organization improve your practice?
A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to affect your scope of practice or role in the next few years. How do you think this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders, and why does it matters to the advanced registered nurse?
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.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Rubric Criteria

Total220 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Three Influential Professional Nursing Organizations Three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing.	0 points A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is not included.	26.4 points A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.	29.04 points A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is present.	30.36 points A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is clearly provided and well developed.	33 points A comprehensive discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
Appendix Appendix	0 points The Appendix and APA Writing Checklist are omitted.	3.52 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.	3.87 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.	4.05 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.	4.4 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.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.	0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.	14.08 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose of discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.	15.49 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.	16.19 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.	17.6 points The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.	0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.	12.32 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.	13.55 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.	14.17 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.	15.4 points The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.	0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.	8.8 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.	9.68 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.	10.12 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.	11 points Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
Controversial or Evolving Issue Most Likely to Impact Scope of Practice or Role A controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse.	0 points A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is not included.	26.4 points A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.	29.04 points A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is present.	30.36 points A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is clearly provided and well developed.	33 points A comprehensive discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
Most Appealing Professional Organization (B) Evaluate the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice. (C5.3)	0 points An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is not included.	26.4 points An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.	29.04 points An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is present.	30.36 points An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is clearly provided and well developed.	33 points A comprehensive evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
The Scope of Future Role as an Advanced Registered Nurse The scope of future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.	0 points A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is not included.	35.2 points A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.	38.72 points A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is present.	40.48 points A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is clearly provided and well developed.	44 points A comprehensive discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
Required Sources Required Sources	0 points Sources are not included.	5.28 points Number of required sources is only partially met.	5.81 points Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.	6.07 points Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.	6.6 points Number of required resources is met. Sources are current, and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	8.8 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	9.68 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	10.12 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	11 points No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.	0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.	8.8 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.	9.68 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.	10.12 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.	11 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Three Influential Professional Nursing Organizations

Three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing.

0 points

A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is not included.

26.4 points

A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.

29.04 points

A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is present.

30.36 points

A discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is clearly provided and well developed.

33 points

A comprehensive discussion of three professional nursing organizations identified as the most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

Appendix

0 points

The Appendix and APA Writing Checklist are omitted.

3.52 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.

3.87 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.

4.05 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.

4.4 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.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

14.08 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose of discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

15.49 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

16.19 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

17.6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

12.32 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

13.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

14.17 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

15.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

8.8 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

9.68 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

10.12 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

11 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

Controversial or Evolving Issue Most Likely to Impact Scope of Practice or Role

A controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse.

0 points

A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is not included.

26.4 points

29.04 points

30.36 points

33 points

A comprehensive discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to impact scope of practice or role in the next few years, including how this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders and why it matters to the advanced registered nurse, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

Most Appealing Professional Organization (B)

Evaluate the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice. (C5.3)

0 points

An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is not included.

26.4 points

An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.

29.04 points

An evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is present.

30.36 points

33 points

A comprehensive evaluation of the professional organization that is most appealing, including how its goals and mission fit in with worldview, philosophy of care, and ability to improve practice, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

The Scope of Future Role as an Advanced Registered Nurse

The scope of future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.

0 points

A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is not included.

35.2 points

A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.

38.72 points

A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is present.

40.48 points

A discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is clearly provided and well developed.

44 points

A comprehensive discussion of the scope of the future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope, is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

Required Sources

0 points

Sources are not included.

5.28 points

Number of required sources is only partially met.

5.81 points

Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.

6.07 points

Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

6.6 points

Number of required resources is met. Sources are current, and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

8.8 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

9.68 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

10.12 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

11 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Documentation of Sources

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

8.8 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

9.68 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

10.12 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

11 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.