Topic of previous assignments: nursing shortages in nursing homes

Address the following:

1. Introduce the topic by drawing from your previous work. Introduce the policy by providing an overview of the suggested or implemented policy: background of the topic, including main elements of the policy, costs, and quality/safety. Assert your main thesis statement.
2. Offer an evidence-based, informed opinion in support of the suggested or implemented policy. Describe at least two major contributions that this policy makes to health care, nursing, or health outcomes. Provide support with at least three sources of evidence.
3. Discuss at least one opposing opinion to the suggested or implemented policy. Provide evidence and/or data to support the counterargument.
4. Present a final position on the policy. Support the final defensible argument with current literature.
5. Conclusion:A. Restate your argument.B. Provide a plan of action, but do not introduce new information. In total, your paper will be 4–5 pages in length, not including the title page or reference page.

Required Content “Introduction presents overview of policy, including background, main policy elements, costs and quality/safety elements.”—

Excellent 45 (15%) – 50 (16.67%)

Proficient 40 (13.33%) – 44 (14.67%)

Basic 35 (11.67%) – 39 (13%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 34 (11.33%)

Required Content Policy is supported with an evidence-based argument. A minimum of two major contributions to health care, nursing, and/or health outcomes are presented.—

Excellent 76 (25.33%) – 85 (28.33%)

Proficient 68 (22.67%) – 75 (25%)

Basic 59 (19.67%) – 67 (22.33%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 58 (19.33%)

Required Content An opposing opinion to the suggested policy is presented with evidence.—

Excellent 36 (12%) – 40 (13.33%)

Proficient 32 (10.67%) – 35 (11.67%)

Basic 28 (9.33%) – 31 (10.33%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 30 (10%)

Required Content Final position stated supported with current literature.—

Excellent 36 (12%) – 40 (13.33%)

Proficient 32 (10.67%) – 35 (11.67%)

Basic 28 (9.33%) – 31 (10.33%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 30 (10%)

Required Content A plan of action with conclusion is presented.—

Excellent 23 (7.67%) – 25 (8.33%)

Proficient 20 (6.67%) – 22 (7.33%)

Basic 18 (6%) – 19 (6.33%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 17 (5.67%)

Academic Writing Expectations (AWE 3) 4000 Level “Displays sentence and paragraph level skills: Constructs simple, complex and compound sentences; Writes without spelling, grammatical or syntax errors; Writes without sentence fragments or run on sentences; Uses punctuation appropriately; Writes appropriate introductions and conclusions. Demonstrates essay level skills: Cohesion and flow by using transition sentences; Precision, clarity and academic tone; Awareness of discipline specific audience. Displays academic expression: Scholarly voice: evidence of the student’s own ideas with a well-organized presentation of evidence; Synthesizes resources by using own words; Uses evidence from course learning resources, scholarly resources and seeks additional resources to support content as required in the assignment, Provided support with 5 additional scholarly articles as sources of evidence. “—

Excellent 27 (9%) – 30 (10%)

Proficient 24 (8%) – 26 (8.67%)

Basic 21 (7%) – 23 (7.67%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 20 (6.67%)

APA”APA Formatting: cover page, title of paper on second page, level headings, Times New Roman 12 font, 1″” margins, and page numbers. APA References: Uses in-text citations appropriately and format correctly. Paraphrases to avoid plagiarizing the source.Reference list is in alphabetical order, hanging indent, double spaced in format. Each specific entry contains all information required by APA format including author, year of publication, title of publication, pages, DOI, website, as appropriate.”—

Excellent 27 (9%) – 30 (10%)

Proficient 24 (8%) – 26 (8.67%)

Basic 21 (7%) – 23 (7.67%)

Needs Improvement 0 (0%) – 20 (6.67%)

Total Points: 300

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