Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper

Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper • Purpose: This paper gives you the opportunity to explore your own attitudes and beliefs regarding leadership and how that impacts your nursing leadership style. Process: Begin an APA formatted paper with reference support to validate your position. You will have until the end of week 7 to complete this assignment. This paper is calling for your personal perspective so, unlike future courses with scholarly writing, you are allowed to use the first person “I” for this paper. The abstract should tell the reader what you are covering and why and not exceed 150 words. Address the following: • Provide a brief introduction to the purpose of the paper. • What is your Nursing leadership style? Identify a specific style based on the resources reading you reviewed. Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper

Explain your personal philosophy of leadership, providing specific examples. • What are characteristics of the style? Provide citation support. • What impact does this style have on your professional practice? Strengths/Weaknesses? Incorporate your mission and vision statement into the paper. • What are your professional aspirations? • What strategies would you suggest to enhance your leadership? Provide citation support. • How will you “pay it forward”? Provide examples. • Comment on your opinion about role transition, the theory-practice gap, and socialization into your advanced nursing role. Provide citation support for your opinions. Provide a conclusion. Submit your 10 page double-spaced, APA Paper on or before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. in the designated assignment link in week 7. The cover page and reference list are not counted in the page count. (No email papers will be accepted) Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper

1 WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS TERM PAPER EVALUATION RUBRIC Student Name: _________________________________ Course: ________________________ Assignment: ____________________________ Directions: CHECK the box in the column that best describes the extent to which the student’s work meets the expected elements for each evaluation criterion. In the rubric score column, RECORD the numeric rubric value that best fits the student’s work. NOTE the range for each level of work. For example, you may enter a numeric rubric value from 8.3 – 8. 8 for “acceptable” work. However, 8.9 will represent “accomplished” work. This rubric directly matches the University’s grading system. RECORD a rubric score of “0” if elements are not included or submitted in compliance with the assignment guidelines & cannot be graded on the rubric. Evaluation Criteria & Expected Elements INTRODUCTION (10 pts) 1. Conveys understanding of the paper INFORMATION LITERACY (15 pts) 2. Selects literature Descriptive Adjectives with Numeric Rubric Values & Corresponding University Numeric Grading Values Unsatisfactory 7. 6 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately Unsatisfactory 3. 8 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately Developing 7.7 – 8.2 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally Developing 3.85 – 4.10 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally Acceptable 8.3 – 8.8 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately Acceptable 4.15 – 4.40 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately Accomplished 8.9 – 9.4 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully Accomplished 4.45 – 4.70 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully Exemplary 9.5 – 10. 0 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely States clear & appropriate thesis statement for assignment. Presents background of paper with evident literature support. States purpose of paper. States contents of paper. Captures reader’s attention. Exemplary 4.75 – 5.00 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Draws content from current & appropriate body of literature. Selects majority primary sources. Selects appropriate number of sources. Rubric Score /10 /5 2 3. Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper

Evaluates literature □ Inadequately □ Minimally □ Moderately □ Fully □ Exquisitely Demonstrates ability to access, use, and evaluate reliability and validity of information. 4. Attributes sources □ Inadequately □ Minimally □ Moderately □ Fully □ Exquisitely Uses information ethically (paraphrases, cites, quotes sources properly). BODY/CONTENTS Analysis/Support/ Reasoning (20 pts) 5. Develops paper 6. Processes paper CONCLUSIONS/ RECOMMENDATIONS (20 pts) 7. Integrates paper Unsatisfactory 7. 6 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately □ Inadequately Developing 7.7 – 8.2 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally □ Minimally Acceptable 8.3 – 8.8 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately □ Moderately Accomplished 8.9 – 9.4 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully □ Fully Exemplary 9.5 – 10. 0 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Uses data to support in-depth analysis of all aspects of topic. Represents other views. Follows assignment criteria. Developing 7.7 – 8.2 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally Acceptable 8.3 – 8.8 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately Accomplished 8.9 – 9.4 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully /5 Rubric Score /10 □ Exquisitely Evidences critical thinking/reasoning throughout analysis process. Supports rationale and significance of paper. Unsatisfactory 7. 6 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately /5 Exemplary 9.5 – 10. 0 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Draws logical & original conclusions from analysis. Synthesizes information to evidence critical thinking & reflection. Recommends next steps to pursue/address topic area. /10 Rubric Score /10 3 8. Applies paper □ Inadequately □ Minimally □ Moderately □ Fully □ Exquisitely Presents/addresses implications for nursing (practice, education, research). WRITING QUALITIES Organization (10 pts) 9. Organizes paper Writing (15 pts) 10. Uses writing mechanics 11. Uses writing articulation techniques Unsatisfactory 7. 6 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately Unsatisfactory 3. 8 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately □ Inadequately Developing 7.7 – 8.2 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally Developing 3.85 – 4.10 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally □ Minimally Acceptable 8.3 – 8.8 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately Acceptable 4.15 – 4.40 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately □ Moderately Accomplished 8.9 – 9.4 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully Accomplished 4.45 – 4.70 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully □ Fully /10 Exemplary 9.5 – 10. 0 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Uses headings to clearly organize & delineate areas of discussion. Presents information logically. Sequences ideas to enhance meaning, overall cohesion, & readability. Rubric Score Exemplary 4.75 – 5.00 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Uses correct mechanics (grammar, spelling, & punctuation). Uses topical & complete sentences. Uses transitions to connect ideas. Rubric Score /10 /5 □ Exquisitely Illustrates clarity, precision, & appropriate vocabulary. Focuses on topic & task. Uses minimal redundancy/ repetition. /5 4 12. Uses writing presentation principles Formal Writing Guidelines APA Format (10 pts) 13. Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper

 Presents paper elements 14. Presents citations and references □ Inadequately □ Minimally □ Moderately □ Fully □ Exquisitely Style: Uses variety sentence & strong paragraph structure to convey details, unity, & completeness Tone: Uses appropriate, consistent, objective tone that shows tact, respect, and understanding. Voice: Uses majority active voice & paces how writing sounds to reader. Unsatisfactory 3. 8 or less 76 or less C- or less □ Inadequately □ Inadequately Developing 3.85 – 4.10 77 – 82 C to C+ □ Minimally □ Minimally Acceptable 4.15 – 4.40 83 – 88 B- to B □ Moderately □ Moderately Accomplished 4.45 – 4.70 89 – 94 B+ to A□ Fully □ Fully Exemplary 4.75 – 5.00 95 – 100 A □ Exquisitely Uses correct APA format for title page, spacing, margins, headings, etc. Graphics/tables, if indicated /5 Rubric Score /5 □ Exquisitely Uses correct APA format to document and matches citations and references. /5 /100 Total Rubric Score Faculty: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________ Letter Grade: __________ Comments: Obtain copy of Undergraduate and Graduate Grading System at Wilmington University, Academics, Academic Policies, Grading, Grading Scale @ http://www.wilmu.edu/academics/grades.aspx 08/08, 10/08, 11/08, 12/08, 6/09 ..Nursing Leadership Analysis Paper