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Walden University M.S. in Nursing

Formative Evaluation Criteria for Applications and Formal Papers

Categories and Criteria

Points

QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED – 35 Possible Points

1. The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking (0-30 Points)

Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

25-30

Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

20-24

Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

16-19

Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

0-15

2. Purpose of the paper is clear (0-5 Points)

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5

Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

4

Purpose of the assignment is vague.

1-3

No purpose statement was provided.

0

ASSIMILATION AND SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS – 50 Possible Points

The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to-

1. Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts (0-10 Points)

Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts.

9-10

Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts.

8

Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts.

5-7

Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics.

0-4

2. Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources (0-20 Points)

Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 3-4 course resources to support point of view.

15-20

Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 3 to 4 course resources to support major points and point of view.

10-14

Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view.

3-9

Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resource to support major points and point of view.

0-2

3. Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. (0-20 Points)

Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice.

18-20

Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize.

16-17

Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped.

14-15

Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies.

0-13

WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – 15 Possible Points

1. Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. (0-5 Points)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards.

5

NURS 6501 week 6 Assignment

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 80% of the time.

4

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 70% of the time.

3

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards < 70% of the time.

0-2

2. English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation (0-5 Points)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

5

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

4

Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

0-2

3. The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list (0-5 Points)

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

5

Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.

4

Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.

3

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

0-2

Total Points for Assignment:

Please copy and paste this rubric table at the end of all Application Assignments in order for your assignment to be graded.

Guidance for Application Assignments:

Application Assignments require a title page, introduction, body of the paper, conclusion, and reference page. The title page needs to follows APA style and includes a title, student name, course number and section, and date. An abstract is not required. APA style headings are to be used appropriately to separate and organize sections of the paper. The use of direct quotes is discouraged and should only be used when the source material uses language that is particularly striking or notable. The introduction should provide an overview of the topic, the purpose of the paper, and topics that will be addressed. The body of the paper needs to address all required topics. The conclusion ought to provide closure for the reader, synthesize the content, and tie everything together to help clarify the main points of the paper. The reference page should include all references cited in the assignment in correct APA format.. Some course assignments may require the use of more than 2 credible outside resources. In these cases, the minimum outside sources specified in the instructions for the assignment will be applied in the grading of these course assignments. Credible sources include scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles, evidence based resources, and professional (.org), educational (.edu), and government websites (.gov). Commercial websites (.com) are not considered credible sources. Please note: When selecting articles for course assignments, you are advised (unless you are referencing seminal information) to focus on work published within the past five years.

Late Policies:

Assignments submitted late without prior agreement of the Instructor, outside of an emergency absence, or in violation of agreements for late submission, will receive a grade reduction for the Assignment amounting to a 20% point loss. After 5 days, the Assignment will not be graded. Students should be aware that late Assignments may not receive the same level of written feedback as do Assignments submitted on time.

Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
-The community of interest is Scottsdale, Arizona USA.

Address every bulleted statement in the 2 following sections with data or rationale for deferral.

1.) Value/Belief Pattern

• Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health.
• Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health.
• Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.).
• Do the community members value health promotion measures? What is the evidence that they do or do not (e.g., involvement in education, fundraising events, etc.)?
• What does the community value? How is this evident?
• On what do the community members spend their money? Are funds adequate?

2.) Health Perception/Management

• Predominant health problems: Compare at least one health problem to a credible statistic (CDC, county, or state).
• Immunization rates (age appropriate).
• Appropriate death rates and causes, if applicable.
• Prevention programs (dental, fire, fitness, safety, etc.): Does the community think these are sufficient?
• Available health professionals, health resources within the community, and usage.
• Common referrals to outside agencies.

NURS 6501 week 6 Assignment

NURS 6501 week 6 Assignment

 

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the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation

Introduction

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway hyperreactivity, airway inflammation, and airway remodeling. Inflammatory cells, including eosinophils, mast cells, and neutrophils, accumulate in the bronchial wall and lumen of asthmatic patients. Asthma is caused by multiple genes and their interactions with environmental factors. Different genes and their variants may be involved in different asthma phenotypes. The genetic basis of asthma is complex but recent studies have shown that genetic variations may also be associated with acute exacerbations of asthma.”

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway hyperreactivity, airway inflammation, and airway remodeling.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway hyperreactivity, airway inflammation, and airway remodeling. It is caused by multiple genes and their interactions with environmental factors. Asthma can be classified into two main subtypes: nonatopic and atopic (also known as allergic). Nonatopic asthma is characterized by chronic inflammation in the lungs caused by environmental triggers like pollen or mold spores; it affects about 20% of people with asthma[1]. Atopic asthma on the other hand has been linked to atopy (an inherited tendency toward developing allergies) and genetic predisposition for hypersensitivity reactions[2]. However, despite these differences some key features remain constant across both types:

• Inflammation occurs throughout the body from inside out;

• Airway reactivity results from excessive release of chemical signals from mast cells that cause narrowing of small blood vessels leading up towards them;

Inflammatory cells, including eosinophils, mast cells, and neutrophils, accumulate in the bronchial wall and lumen of asthmatic patients.

Inflammatory cells, including eosinophils, mast cells, and neutrophils, accumulate in the bronchial wall and lumen of asthmatic patients. The role of these inflammatory cells in chronic asthma is not well understood; however they have been found to be increased at sites of inflammation such as lung tissue. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that can cause allergic reactions when they are activated by an allergen or other trigger (such as smoke). Mast cells are another type of white blood cell that produces inflammatory mediators when activated by an allergen or other trigger. Neutrophils are also involved in asthma development because they release chemical messengers called chemokines which attract more immune cells into the airway lining (mucus) to aid with inflammation response during an attack on lungs

Asthma is caused by multiple genes and their interactions with environmental factors.

Asthma is a complex disease caused by multiple genes and their interactions with environmental factors. The environment can contribute to asthma through things like food, dust and pollution.

Genes play a part in asthma because they are involved in the body’s response to allergens (the substances that cause an allergic reaction) and other irritants such as cigarette smoke or mold spores. They also affect how much air gets into your lungs during breathing exercises like deep breathing or coughing up mucus from your lungs when someone sneezes on you!

Different genes and their variants may be involved in different asthma phenotypes.

• Different genes and their variants may be involved in different asthma phenotypes.

• The genetic architecture of asthma is complex, with multiple genes known to contribute to this disorder, as well as many unknown factors at play.

• A unique aspect of the genetics of asthma is that while most people inherit a single copy of each gene from their parents (i.e., they have one copy inherited from each parent), some individuals have two copies inherited from both parents (especially if they’re part Native American). This can lead to an increased risk for developing certain diseases like cystic fibrosis or chronic lung disease such as COPD/emphysema due to having two copies instead of just one!

The genetic basis of asthma is complex.

The genetic basis of asthma is complex. There are many genes that are involved in the development and treatment of asthma, but they can also be involved in different phenotypes that have nothing to do with each other. Some phenotypes may be related to acute exacerbations while others may be related to chronic asthma. It’s important to understand how these genes work together because there are many factors at play when it comes to your overall health and well-being!

Recent studies have shown that genetic variations may also be associated with acute exacerbations of asthma.

Recent studies have shown that genetic variations may also be associated with acute exacerbations of asthma.

It is important to remember that while the majority of patients with asthma who are not taking medications still experience symptoms, they are less likely to require emergency care and hospitalization than those who do not take any medications at all.

Genes play a part in asthma; this article explains how they do so.

The genes you and your family members have inherited play a part in asthma. That’s because asthma is not just one disease–it’s actually a group of related diseases that share similar symptoms, risk factors, and treatments. The word “disease” refers to a condition that causes harm or damage in some way and can be caused by many factors outside of our control (like genetics).

For example, you might be born with certain genes that predispose you to developing asthma when you are exposed to allergens like dust mites or pet dander. Or maybe those same genes make it more likely for someone else in your family tree who also has them will develop chronic disease as well as acute exacerbations during an episode of acute worsening symptoms after exposure occurs again.”

Conclusion

Asthma is a complex disease. Asthma can be seen as a spectrum disorder, with genetic predispositions in some and environmental factors in others. Recent studies have shown that genetic variations may also be associated with acute exacerbations of asthma. The exact mechanisms by which these genes lead to asthma are not fully understood, but understanding them will help us develop better treatments for this condition.