· Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
· Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPN’s practice.
o Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health.
· Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting.
o What nursing services do RPN’s provide in this setting?
o What specific skills are unique to this practice area?
o Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider:
§ continuing education
§ additional training
· Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.
NOTE: Kindly take note that this is for the registered practical nurse and not the registered nurse. Canadian website only please.
This assignment will be submitted to turn-it-in
Understanding the Role of the Registered Practical Nurse
Scholarly Paper
Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) work in a variety of settings and are valued members of the health care team. Understanding the role of the RPN within a chosen specialty will provide students with an introductory understanding of the RPN scope of practice and role clarity.
Aims of the Paper:
· To explain and discuss the concept of scope of practice.
· To explore the role of the RPN
· in a chosen specialty.
· To discuss the concept of client centered care and how it is applied in the chosen specialty.
· To develop scholarly writing skills.
Format:
· Be written in APA format 7th edition with citations and references according to APA @ Conestoga
· Be no more than 3 pages (not including title page or references). The paper will not be marked beyond the paper limits.
· Have a title page, headers and page numbers
· Paper should have an introduction and conclusion
· Be in Ariel 12 font, double-spaced
· Submitted electronically on the course shell.
· Turn-it-in enabled on shell.
Paper Overview
· Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
· Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPN’s practice.
·
Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health.
· Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting.
· What nursing services do RPN’s provide in this setting?
· What specific skills are unique to this practice area?
· Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider:
· continuing education
· additional training
· Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.
Late Assignments:
· See Student Handbook for regulations regarding late assignments.
Tips:
· Look closely at the rubric so you know how you are being evaluated.
· Use reliable references, this may mean doing some research to ensure what you are putting in your paper is accurate.
· Use Canadian references when you can. A lot of information from other jurisdictions/countries will not apply to nursing in Canada.
· Check each citation / reference to ensure it is APA.
· When using in-text quotations ensure you add your own thoughts and ideas related to the quotation.
Role Clarity Scholarly – Rubric
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Criteria |
4
(100%-90%) |
3.4 (89% – 80%) |
3 (79% – 70%) |
2.6 (69%-65%) |
0 (64%-0) |
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Comments |
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Title page & formatting
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Matches APA 7th edition. Uses APA at Conestoga for guidelines and examples.
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No errors |
Minimal errors
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Some errors |
Several errors |
Many errors |
/20 |
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Essay style
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Clear and logical flow including introduction, content & conclusion
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Clearly and logically presented
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Minimal gaps in flow of ideas
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Some gaps in flow of ideas
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Several gaps in flow of ideas
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Many gaps in flow of ideas |
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Grammar/spelling |
Proper use of spelling and grammar used consistently throughout the paper. |
No errors |
Several errors. |
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APA references & Citations
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Appropriate use of in-text citations and corresponding references. Matches APA 7th edition. Uses APA at Conestoga for guidelines and examples.
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Originality Check |
Work reflects students’ own thoughts and ideas. |
Strong evidence of original and creative thought |
Good evidence of original and creative thought |
Some original and creative thought |
Lacking originality |
Originality is questionable
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Criteria |
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CONTENT: |
COMMENTS |
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Scope of Practice |
Explains the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse. |
Provides an excellent explanation and demonstrates a clear understanding. |
Provides a good explanation and demonstrates an understanding |
Provides minimal explanation and has some understanding |
Provides a fair explanation and/or limited understanding |
Does not provide an explanation and does not lacks understanding. |
|
Nursing Specialty |
The description of the specialty has been clearly explored. |
Excellent description of the specialty and thorough exploration. |
Good description of the specialty, but could be more thoroughly explored |
Some description of the specialty, with minimal exploration. |
Fair description of the specialty, too brief and/or missing content in the exploration. |
Description of the specialty and exploration is severely lacking and/or omitted. |
/24 |
Services |
Services within the specialty area are identified with examples |
Excellent and thorough discussion of the services provided in the specialty area |
Good discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, but could be more thorough |
Minimal discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, some content missing |
Fair discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, too brief and/or missing content |
Discussion of the services provided in the specialty area is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Skills |
Specific skills that are unique to this practice area are described. |
Excellent and thorough description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Good description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Some description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Fair description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Continuing Education |
Continuing education & additional training has been correctly identified |
Excellent and thorough discussion of the continuing education and training. |
Good discussion of the discussion of the continuing education and training but could be more thorough |
Minimal discussion of the continuing education and training, some content missing |
Fair discussion of the continuing education and training, too brief and/or missing content |
Discussion of the continuing education and training is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Client Centered Care |
Definition and contribution to client-centered care and provides a detailed example. |
Excellent definition and thorough discussion of the contribution to client-centered care. Detailed example provided. |
Good definition and discussion of the contribution to client-centered care. Good example provided. |
A definition with minimal discussion of the contribution to client-centered care is provided. Relevant example with some details missing. |
Fair definition and discussion of the contribution to client-centered care is provided however it is too brief and/or missing content. Fair example provided |
Definition and discussion of the contribution to client centered care is severely lacking and/or omitted. No examples provided. |
|
TOTAL MARK /44 |
Understanding the Role of the Registered Practical Nurse
Scholarly Paper
Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) work in a variety of settings and are valued members of the health care team. Understanding the role of the RPN within a chosen specialty will provide students with an introductory understanding of the RPN scope of practice and role clarity.
Aims of the Paper:
· To explain and discuss the concept of scope of practice.
· To explore the role of the RPN
· in a chosen specialty.
· To discuss the concept of client centered care and how it is applied in the chosen specialty.
· To develop scholarly writing skills.
Format:
· Be written in APA format 7th edition with citations and references according to APA @ Conestoga
· Be no more than 3 pages (not including title page or references). The paper will not be marked beyond the paper limits.
· Have a title page, headers and page numbers
· Paper should have an introduction and conclusion
· Be in Ariel 12 font, double-spaced
· Submitted electronically on the course shell.
· Turn-it-in enabled on shell.
Paper Overview
· Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
· Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPN’s practice.
·
Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health.
· Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting.
· What nursing services do RPN’s provide in this setting?
· What specific skills are unique to this practice area?
· Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider:
· continuing education
· additional training
· Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.
Late Assignments:
· See Student Handbook for regulations regarding late assignments.
Tips:
· Look closely at the rubric so you know how you are being evaluated.
· Use reliable references, this may mean doing some research to ensure what you are putting in your paper is accurate.
· Use Canadian references when you can. A lot of information from other jurisdictions/countries will not apply to nursing in Canada.
· Check each citation / reference to ensure it is APA.
· When using in-text quotations ensure you add your own thoughts and ideas related to the quotation.
Role Clarity Scholarly – Rubric
|
Criteria |
4
(100%-90%) |
3.4 (89% – 80%) |
3 (79% – 70%) |
2.6 (69%-65%) |
0 (64%-0) |
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|
Comments |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Title page & formatting
|
Matches APA 7th edition. Uses APA at Conestoga for guidelines and examples.
|
No errors |
Minimal errors
|
Some errors |
Several errors |
Many errors |
/20 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essay style
|
Clear and logical flow including introduction, content & conclusion
|
Clearly and logically presented
|
Minimal gaps in flow of ideas
|
Some gaps in flow of ideas
|
Several gaps in flow of ideas
|
Many gaps in flow of ideas |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grammar/spelling |
Proper use of spelling and grammar used consistently throughout the paper. |
No errors |
Several errors. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
APA references & Citations
|
Appropriate use of in-text citations and corresponding references. Matches APA 7th edition. Uses APA at Conestoga for guidelines and examples.
|
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Originality Check |
Work reflects students’ own thoughts and ideas. |
Strong evidence of original and creative thought |
Good evidence of original and creative thought |
Some original and creative thought |
Lacking originality |
Originality is questionable
|
Criteria |
|||||||
CONTENT: |
COMMENTS |
||||||
Scope of Practice |
Explains the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse. |
Provides an excellent explanation and demonstrates a clear understanding. |
Provides a good explanation and demonstrates an understanding |
Provides minimal explanation and has some understanding |
Provides a fair explanation and/or limited understanding |
Does not provide an explanation and does not lacks understanding. |
|
Nursing Specialty |
The description of the specialty has been clearly explored. |
Excellent description of the specialty and thorough exploration. |
Good description of the specialty, but could be more thoroughly explored |
Some description of the specialty, with minimal exploration. |
Fair description of the specialty, too brief and/or missing content in the exploration. |
Description of the specialty and exploration is severely lacking and/or omitted. |
/24 |
Services |
Services within the specialty area are identified with examples |
Excellent and thorough discussion of the services provided in the specialty area |
Good discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, but could be more thorough |
Minimal discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, some content missing |
Fair discussion of the services provided in the specialty area, too brief and/or missing content |
Discussion of the services provided in the specialty area is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Skills |
Specific skills that are unique to this practice area are described. |
Excellent and thorough description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Good description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Some description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Fair description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. |
Description of the skills that are unique to the practice area. is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Continuing Education |
Continuing education & additional training has been correctly identified |
Excellent and thorough discussion of the continuing education and training. |
Good discussion of the discussion of the continuing education and training but could be more thorough |
Minimal discussion of the continuing education and training, some content missing |
Fair discussion of the continuing education and training, too brief and/or missing content |
Discussion of the continuing education and training is severely lacking and/or omitted |
|
Client Centered Care |
Definition and contribution to client-centered care and provides a detailed example. |
Excellent definition and thorough discussion of the contribution to client-centered care. Detailed example provided. |
Good definition and discussion of the contribution to client-centered care. Good example provided. |
A definition with minimal discussion of the contribution to client-centered care is provided. Relevant example with some details missing. |
Fair definition and discussion of the contribution to client-centered care is provided however it is too brief and/or missing content. Fair example provided |
Definition and discussion of the contribution to client centered care is severely lacking and/or omitted. No examples provided. |
|
TOTAL MARK /44 |