Goal:
Identify the process for decision making regarding technology. Discuss nursing role in identifying appropriate technology for practice.
Your paper should include the following:
1. One technology application used in health care to facilitate decision making.
2. The application’s impact on quality of decision making.
3. The process for selecting and implementing the application.
4. The costs associated with the application.
5. Nurses’ role(s) in selecting and evaluating the application.
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPoints
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
10 points
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
8 points
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.
6 points
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
4 points
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
10 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
10 points
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
8 points
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
6 points
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 points
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
10 points
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
8 points
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 points
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 points
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
10 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
10 points
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
8 points
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
6 points
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
4 points
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
10 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
10 points
Distinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
8 points
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
6 points
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
4 points
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
10 points