NR722- Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change (Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

Role of the nurse educator as change agent

Role of the nurse educator as change agent

Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change (NR722-Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

Assignment

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore further the role of the nurse educator in identifying and leading social change. This change addresses identification of and removal of policies that allow for implicit bias and social inequality.(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

Instructions (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

For this assignment, discuss the prevailing trends in the United States as they relate to social inequalities for marginalized populations and how the nurse educator can lead change within the educational environment to resolve these issues and promote a learning space free of discrimination.

Include the following in your paper:

  1. Introduction
    1. Introduce the paper’s main theme addressing the importance of the topic.
    2. Provide a clear purpose statement.
    3. Provide the reader with a brief and defining statement of what will be discussed in the paper.
  2. Role of the nurse educator as change agent(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)
    1. Create a position statement as a nurse educator that reflects your moral agency and values related to how educational theory can frame policies that are inclusive and foster the creation of a diverse and safe learning space.
    2. Within the context of this learning space, how does the nurse educator assure freedom from systematic bias and inequality?
    3. Define the action steps you would take to promote change.
  3. Conclusion(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)
    1. Create a brief summary for content presented in the paper.
    2. Draw a conclusion from your change efforts and action plan.
    3. Summarize the nurse educator’s role in leading social change.
  4. References (minimum of 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources)
    1. Create the reference page.
    2. Ensure each reference has a matching citation.
    3. Support your position and the impact of healthcare equality and social change by using evidence from at least three (3) scholarly, peer-reviewed journal sources (preferably research or systematic reviews) that are level I, II, or II and high quality. Do not use textbooks, government sources, or organizational websites for the three sources in this assignment.

Review the rubric for the grading criteria. (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

APA Guidelines

Use the current American Psychological Association (APA Manual) and the Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing a Professional Papers (located in the APA Basics section of the Writing Center) to complete this assignment. Follow these guidelines when completing each component. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

  1. Use the APA Paper Template (located in the Writing Center) to format this assignment.
  2. Turn on Grammarly to check the correctness of the grammar and punctuation as you write. (Note: if you have not already done so, please download the free version at Grammarly.com before construction of the assignment.)
  3. Construct a title page using the APA paper template (Example: The Nurse Educator and Leading Social Change).
  4. Use the following prescribed Level I headings for the paper:
    1. Title of paper for introduction header
    2. Role of the Nurse Educator as Change Agent
    3. Conclusion

Writing Requirements (APA format) (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

  • Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double-spaced pages
  • 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font
  • Headings & subheadings
  • In-text citations
  • Title page
  • References page
  • Standard English usage and mechanics

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

  1. Analyze educational theories and their influence on teaching and learning strategies in nursing. (POs 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
  2. Design nursing curricula using a synthesis of educational theory, best evidence from the literature, and current and prevailing healthcare trends, accreditation, and regulatory standards. (POs 1, 2, 3, 5)(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)
  3. Design teaching and learning strategies using a synthesis of educational theory, best evidence from the literature, and prevailing trends in clinical and academic learning environments to facilitate learner development and socialization. (POs 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)
  4. Appraise the role of the nurse educator with a focus on academic, health systems, and industry governance. (PO 2)
  5. Critique the role of the nurse educator as change agent, nurse leader, and facilitator of learning. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)

Rubric (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

Week 3 Assignment Grading Rubric

Week 3 Assignment Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

Requirements:1. Introduce the paper’s main theme and address the importance of the topic.2. Provide a clear purpose statement.3. Provide the reader with a brief and defining statement of what information will be discussed in the paper.

40 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth introduction.

36 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient introduction.

32 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 2 requirements and/or provides a partial introduction. (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped introduction.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRole of the Nurse Educator as Change Agent

Requirements:1. Create a nurse educator position statement that reflects your moral agency and values related to how educational theory can frame policies that are inclusive and foster the creation of a diverse and safe learning space.2. Within the context of this learning space how does the nurse educator assure freedom from systematic bias and inequality.3. Define the action steps you would take to promote change.(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

60 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance (NR722-Week 3The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth discussion about the assessment of the Role of the Nurse Educator as a Change Agent

54 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes at least 2 requirements and/or provides a sufficient discussion about the assessment of the Nurse Educator as a Change Agent

48 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes at least 1 requirement and/or provides a partial discussion about the assessment of the Nurse Educator as a Change Agent(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped assessment of the Role of the Nurse Educator as a Change Agent

60 pts

NR722-Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change
NR722-Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

Requirements:1. Create a brief summary for content presented in the paper.2. Draw a conclusion from your change efforts and action plan.3. Summarize the nurse educator’s role in leading social change.

40 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth summary in the conclusion.

36 pts

Good or High Level of Performance(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

Includes at least 2 requirements and/or provides a sufficient summary in the conclusion.

32 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes at least 1 requirement and/or provides a partial summary in the conclusion.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped summary in the conclusion.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences (NR722-Week 3 The Nurse Educator Leading Social Change)

Requirements:1. Create the reference page.2. Ensure each reference has a matching citation.3. Support your position and the impact of healthcare equality and social change by using evidence from at least three (3) scholarly peer-reviewed journal sources (preferably research or systematic reviews) that are level I, II, or II and high quality. Do not use textbooks, government sources, or organizational websites for the three sources in this assignment.(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

20 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth reference section.

18 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes at least 2 requirements and/or provides a sufficient development of the reference section.

16 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes at least 1 requirement and/or provides a partial development of reference section.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides an undeveloped reference section for the assignment.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Standards

Requirements:1. Uses appropriate Level I headers.2. Reference and citations are in current APA style.3. Paper length is 4-6 pages excluding title, reference pages, and appendix.(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

20 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements of APA style and standards.

18 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes 2 requirements of APA style and standards.

16 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 1 requirement of APA style and standards

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor APA style and standards.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing

Requirements:1. Uses standard English grammar and sentence structure.2. No spelling or typographical errors3. Organized presentation of ideas(Role of the nurse educator as change agent)

20 pts

Excellent or Highest Level of Performance

Includes all requirements of clarity of writing.

18 pts

Good or High Level of Performance

Includes 2 requirements of clarity of writing.

16 pts

Acceptable or basic Level of Performance

Includes 1 requirement of clarity of writing.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing.

20 pts

Total Points: 200