Assignment: The Impact of Standardized Nursing Terminology
Among the Resources in this module is the Rutherford (2008) article Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice? In this article, the author recounts a visit to a local hospital to view the recent implementation of a new coding system.
During the visit, one of the nurses commented to her, “We document our care using standardized nursing languages but we don’t fully understand why we do” (Rutherford, 2008, para. 1).
How would you respond to a comment such as this one?
To Prepare:
- Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources, particularly Rutherford, M. (2008) Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice?
- Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
- Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.
The Assignment:
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
- Explain how you would inform this nurse (and others) of the importance of standardized nursing terminologies.
- Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.
- Be sure to support your paper with peer-reviewed research on standardized nursing terminologies that you consulted from the Walden Library.
By Day 7 of Week 5
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| In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
· Explain how you would inform this nurse (and others) of the importance of standardized nursing terminologies. |
77 (77%) – 85 (85%)
The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail how to inform the nurse in the scenario, as well as others, on the importance of standardized nursing terminologies. The responses accurately and thoroughly describe in detail the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice, with sufficient supporting evidence and detailed examples. Responses are fully supported as evidenced by 3 or more accurate, peer-reviewed research sources on standardized nursing terminologies. |
68 (68%) – 76 (76%)
The responses accurately explain how to inform the nurse in the scenario, as well as other, on the importance of standardized nursing terminologies. The responses accurately describe the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice, with some supporting evidence and examples. Response are supported as evidenced by 2 or more accurate, peer-reviewed research sources on standardized nursing terminologies. |
60 (60%) – 67 (67%)
The responses explaining how to inform the nurse in the scenario, as well as others, on the importance of standardized nursing terminologies are vague or inaccurate. The responses describing the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice are vague or inaccurate. Responses may include some support as evidenced by 1-2 peer-reviewed research sources on standardized nursing terminologies. |
0 (0%) – 59 (59%)
The responses explaining how to inform the nurse in the scenario, as well as others, on the importance of standardized nursing terminologies are vague and inaccurate, or is missing. The responses describing the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice are vague and inaccurate, or is missing. Responses include no peer-reviewed research sources on standardized nursing terminologies. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
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4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
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3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
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0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
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| Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
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4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
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| Written Expression and Formatting – 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. |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
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4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.
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3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.
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0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
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| Total Points: 100 |
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