Nursing Organization Paper
Purpose:
- To provide the opportunity for students to become familiar with different nursing associations.
Learning objectives:
- Examine the role of professional nursing organizations in policy development.
- Review the scope and contributions of a nursing organization
Instructions:
- Choose a nursing association. The nursing association will be American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Define the Nursing Organization including a history. Also include a brief summation on the political, social, and economic views.
- Create a sound issue paper on ONE political position taken by the nursing organization and explore possible options/alternatives for resolving the issue.
Format
- All papers are to be typed, 12 point Times New Roman format, double spaced, and in APA format (you do not have to include a cover page or “running head”)
- Length: 1-2 pages
- Headings for papers must include the following information
-your name
-name of assignment - A reference page with proper citations MUST accompany all papers (references are required for ALL papers)
- Correct Spelling with grammar and punctuation that reflects college level writing
Resources
- You can find a comprehensive list of Nursing organizations at http://nurse.org/orgs.shtml
| Evaluation Criteria for Nursing Organization Paper: | Points possible: | Score: |
| 35 | |
| 45 | |
| 3. No errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling | 10 | |
| 4. APA format strictly adhered to with a minimum of one citation from the assigned readings including a Reference Page | 10 |