Describe the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Describe the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, Future of Nursing Leading Change, Advancing Health.
Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession.
Include the following:
Describe the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Outline the four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations. Explain how these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development. Provide examples.
Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions. Explain how these coalitions help advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Research the initiatives on which your state’s action coalition is working. Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. Discuss the ways these initiatives advance the nursing profession.
Describe barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
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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IOM Future of Nursing Report and Nursing – Rubric
Criteria Description
Robert Wood Foundation Committee Work and IOM Report
5. Excellent
16.5 points
A clear and accurate description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented.
4. Good
14.69 points
A description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented. There are slight inaccuracies.
3. Satisfactory
13.04 points
A summary of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented. There are inaccuracies or misinterpretations.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.38 points
An incomplete description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is presented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report is omitted.
Criteria Description
Key Messages Transforming Nursing
5. Excellent
24.75 points
The four key messages that structure the IOM report are clearly outlined. A description of how these transformed nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development are thoroughly discussed.
4. Good
22.03 points
The four key messages that structure the IOM report are outlined. A description of how these transformed key aspects of nursing is presented.
3. Satisfactory
19.55 points
The four key messages that structure the IOM report are generally outlined. A summary of how these transformed some aspects of nursing is presented, but there are some inaccuracies.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
18.56 points
Fewer than four key messages are presented, and the messages contain inaccuracies. An incomplete discussion on how they transformed nursing is presented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The four key messages are omitted.
Criteria Description
State-Based Action Coalitions and Their Help in Advancing Goals form IOM Report
5. Excellent
24.75 points
The role of state-based action coalitions is thoroughly discussed. A detailed and accurate discussion of how they help advance the goals in the IOM report is presented.
4. Good
22.03 points
The role of state-based action coalitions is discussed. A discussion of how they help advance the goals in the IOM report is presented.
3. Satisfactory
19.55 points
The role of state-based action coalitions is summarized. A summary of how they help advance the goals in the IOM report is presented.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
18.56 points
The role of state-based action coalitions is incomplete. It is unclear how these advance the goals in the IOM report.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The role of state-based action coalitions is omitted.
Criteria Description
State Action Coalition Initiatives Advancing Nursing Profession
5. Excellent
33 points
Two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition and how they advance the nursing profession are thoroughly discussed. The discussion demonstrates a clear understanding of the state action committee and the role in advancing the nursing profession.
4. Good
29.37 points
Two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition and how they advance the nursing profession are discussed.
3. Satisfactory
26.07 points
Two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition are summarized. How these initiatives advance the nursing profession are generally discussed. There are some inaccuracies.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
24.75 points
Only one initiative spearheaded by a state action coalition is presented. The narrative contains omissions and inaccuracies. How these initiatives advance the nursing profession are incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition are omitted.
Criteria Description
Barriers to Advancement
5. Excellent
33 points
Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state are thoroughly explored and how nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers are thoroughly described.
4. Good
29.37 points
Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state and how nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers are described.
3. Satisfactory
26.07 points
Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state are presented. How nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers is summarized. There are inaccuracies, or more information is needed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
24.75 points
Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state are unclear. How nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state are omitted. How nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers is omitted.
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
8.25 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
7.34 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
6.52 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
6.19 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
8.25 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
7.34 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
6.52 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
6.19 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.
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
8.25 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
7.34 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory
6.52 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
6.19 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
3.3 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
2.94 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
2.61 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.47 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
4.95 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
4.41 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
3.91 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.71 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 165 points