NUR 601 Week 4 Assignment 1: Grand Theory Group Presentation
oWorked as a curriculum consultant for a variety of collegiate institution’s such as The University of Alberta, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Georgetown University, Incarnate Word College, El Paso Community College, The Medical College of Virginia, and The Washington Technical Institute. oAlso worked as a curriculum consultant for The Office of Education, United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Practical Nurse Section in 1958, 1959, and 1960, to the Division of Hospital and Institutional Services, The Indiana State Board of Health from 1949 to 1957, and to the Center for Experimentation and Development in Nursing, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1969-1971, and as the Director of Nursing, Wilmer Clinic, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1975-1976.
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oIn 1971 Orem published Nursing: Concepts of Practice, the work in which she outlines her theory of nursing, the Self-care Deficit Theory of Nursing.
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oThe International Orem Society was founded to foster research and the continued development of Orem’s theories of nursing.
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She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing and received awards from the National League for Nursing and the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Value: 100
Due: Day 1
Gradebook Category: Grand Theory Group Presentation
Important information for writing discussion questions and participation
Welcome to class
Hello class and welcome to the class and I will be your instructor for this course. This is a -week course and requires a lot of time commitment, organization, and a high level of dedication. Please use the class syllabus to guide you through all the assignments required for the course. I have also attached the classroom policies to this announcement to know your expectations for this course. Please review this document carefully and ask me any questions if you do. You could email me at any time or send me a message via the “message” icon in halo if you need to contact me. I check my email regularly, so you should get a response within 24 hours. If you have not heard from me within 24 hours and need to contact me urgently, please send a follow up text to
I strongly encourage that you do not wait until the very last minute to complete your assignments. Your assignments in weeks 4 and 5 require early planning as you would need to present a teaching plan and interview a community health provider. I advise you look at the requirements for these assignments at the beginning of the course and plan accordingly. I have posted the YouTube link that explains all the class assignments in detail. It is required that you watch this 32-minute video as the assignments from week 3 through 5 require that you follow the instructions to the letter to succeed. Failure to complete these assignments according to instructions might lead to a zero. After watching the video, please schedule a one-on-one with me to discuss your topic for your project by the second week of class. Use this link to schedule a 15-minute session. Please, call me at the time of your appointment on my number. Please note that I will NOT call you.
Please, be advised I do NOT accept any assignments by email. If you are having technical issues with uploading an assignment, contact the technical department and inform me of the issue. If you have any issues that would prevent you from getting your assignments to me by the deadline, please inform me to request a possible extension. Note that working fulltime or overtime is no excuse for late assignments. There is a 5%-point deduction for every day your assignment is late. This only applies to approved extensions. Late assignments will not be accepted.
If you think you would be needing accommodations due to any reasons, please contact the appropriate department to request accommodations.
Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.
Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.
I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!
Hi Class,
Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Important information on Writing a Discussion Question
- Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
- There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
- Include in-text citations in your response
- Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
- Follow APA-7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor
- A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
- Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
- Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
- Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
- Follow APA 7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
- Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
- Here are some helpful links
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Instructions
Select one member of your group to post your Grand Theory Group Presentation website/URL.
Please refer to the for details on how this activity will be graded.
To Submit Your Assignment:
- Select the Add Submissions button.
- Drag or upload your file to the File Picker.
- Select Save Changes.
Submission status
Group | Group A |
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Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your
textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Make sure to review the assignment instructions for any required components that are not listed within the rubric.
Criteria | Exemplary Exceeds Expectations |
Advanced Meets Expectations |
Intermediate Needs Improvement |
Novice Inadequate |
Total Points |
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Content and Focus | In addition to meeting the expectations, clear examples supported by course content and references articulate the relationship to the focus of the assignment along with the implications to the role of an APRN and the profession of nursing.
Cites three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials. All instruction requirements noted. 40 points |
Components of the visual assignment are topic focused and accurately and thoroughly presented via use of evidence-based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role content.
Cites two references. All instruction requirements noted. 35 points |
Components are mostly accurate and/or ideas may be overstated with minimal contribution to the subject matter.
Minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Cites one reference, or references do not clearly support content. 31 points |
Components do not relate to the topic of the assignment but an attempt was made to articulate a relationship, or there is no attempt to explain how the content relates to the topic or why the sources were chosen.
Absent application of evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. No references cited. Submission is late. 27 points |
40 |
Use of Critical Thinking to Analyze, Synthesize, and Apply Knowledge | Beyond meeting the expectations, the student offers a clear analysis and synthesis of content with application of knowledge through robust use of scholarly citations with critical analysis of the content and the relationship to the profession of nursing.
The knowledge gained from this assignment is synthesized to indicate a plausible path for utilization within practice as an APRN. All instruction requirements noted. 40 points |
The assignment submission is complete, providing evidence of synthesis of both assignment instructions and course content via application and demonstration of knowledge based on providing correct answers to all posed questions and use of scholarly resources.
Synthesizes course content using course materials and scholarly resources to support required concepts by applying content for use in professional practice as an APRN. All instruction requirements noted. 35 points |
Lacks clarification or new information. Scholarly reference supports the content without adding information or insight.
Application of knowledge is limited, demonstrated by an incorrect answer to questions posed with limited analysis or synthesis of scholarly resources. Self-reflection is limited by only alluding to a practice application. Synthesis of course content is present but missing depth and or development. 31 points |
Submission is primarily a summation of assignment with no further synthesis of course content or analysis of the scenario.
The assignment does not demonstrate critical evaluations of content and/or connection to sources, course content, or assignment instructions. Application of knowledge is insufficient due to two or more incorrect answers to questions posed. The student did not note an application to personal practice. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and or inadequate preparation. Submission is late. 27 points |
40 |
Formatting of Content and Voiceover (If Applicable) | Content is presented in a visually appealing manner and within the assigned length. Voiceover (if applicable) provides a verbal narrative that has clear intonation, appropriate pace of speech, and interesting inflection and animation that easily grabs the viewers’ attention.
All instruction requirements noted. 5 points |
Presentation is clean, with minimal, if any, overuse of text. Submission length is as assigned. Voiceover (if applicable) provides a verbal narrative that has clear intonation, appropriate pace of speech, and interesting inflection and animation.
All instruction requirements noted. 4 points |
There is overuse of text. Submission length is incorrect (i.e., +/- one slide). Voiceover (if applicable) provides a verbal narrative that has intonation, pace, or inflection issues that are distracting and/or make the presentation unclear at times.
3 points |
There is a significant overuse of text causing distractions and difficulty understanding the presentation. Voiceover (if applicable) is difficult to understand and/or follow.
Submission demonstrates inadequate preparation. Submission is late. 2 points |
5 |
Organization | Well-organized, visually appealing content with an obvious purpose for the presentation. Creativity, use of technology, and seamless flow of the presentation material is noted.
All instruction requirements noted. 5 points |
Presentation is clean, with minimal, if any, overuse of text.
Organized content and purpose can be found within the presentation. Argument content is developed with minimal issues in content flow. If applicable, presentation notes are focused and allow for a seamless review of content. Applicable medium (e.g., slide theme, transitions, and fonts, etc.) are professional and consistent. All instruction requirements noted. 4 points |
There is overuse of text.
Poor organization and or limited use of applicable technology interrupt the flow of ideas and distract from content. Purpose is vague or not reflective of assignment. One instruction requirement is vague or missing. 3 points |
Frequent illogical flow of ideas with unfocused, unorganized, and missing significant content. Purpose is missing. Prose rambles.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation Submission is late. 2 points |
5 |
APA Referencing | Correct and consistent APA formatting of citations as applicable.
With no APA errors. 5 points |
Correct and consistent APA formatting of citations as applicable.
No more than two unique APA errors. 4 points |
Multiple applicable APA errors.
3 points |
More than five individual APA applicable type errors, or no attempt to format in applicable APA.
Submission is late. 2 points |
5 |
Grammar and Spelling | The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language. Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions.
There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 5 points |
The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction.
There are minimal or no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 4 points |
The writer occasionally uses awkward wording and demonstrates a limited understanding of formal written language use but makes an attempt to convey the correct meaning.
Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors. 3 points |
The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented.
Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous. Submission is late. 2 points |
5 |
Total Points | 100 |