Narrative Essay Assignment-What Makes a Great Nurse
This assignment has been modified from the past Block 2 writing assignment. It is our hope that you may regard this as a favorite writing assignment in nursing school.
Throughout history, nursing has required certain virtues, values, knowledge and skills. These requirements are still necessary and relevant among individuals who choose to become nurses. The purpose of this assignment is for student nurses to explore the traits and attributes that our profession define as those of a “great” nurse. This assignment requires personal reflection, which includes a description of why you chose to become a nurse.
Reference literature to discover what qualities define a great nurse (as defined by the nursing profession and the communities we serve), and you may research general virtues that define a great person.
Explore personal qualities that contribute to the development of your “personal brand” of nursing.
Four pages total:
Page 1: Title sheet
Pages 2, 3 or 4 (students may now write two or three pages of content) written in APA format
Page 5 or last page: APA Reference page. You do not have to buy an APA textbook or online source, because you may use one in the library or locate a free online source. You may use any source that has instructions for correct APA format, in-text citations and the reference page guidelines. The online site below gives examples of most types of citations and references you will use for your paper, and how to list them (without having to buy or access an entire guidebook):
Basic APA Format, In-text Citations & Reference Instructions: Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Updated Guidelines Attachment Below
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Resources for Research of Qualities of a Great Nurse Attachment Below
Research resources. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ***Only use these resources for references.
Rubric
Narrative Essay Rubric
Narrative Essay Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics
Excellent: Minimal errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
5.0 pts
Above Average: Few errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
4.0 pts
Average: Consistent errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
3.0 pts
Below Average: Excessive errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
2.0 pts
Not Adequate: Serious and persistent errors in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
1.0 pts
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
Excellent: Superior coverage of subject, topic and/or thesis. Thoughts exceptionally well organized and presented. Meets or exceeds the required length Assertions exceptionally well supported and/or illustrated
6.0 pts
Above Average: Good coverage Thoughts mostly organized and presented Meets the required length Assertions well supported
3.0 pts
Average: Adequate coverage of subject, topic and/or thesis Thoughts generally well organized and presented Appropriate length to cover topic and/or thesis Assertions generally supported and/or illustrated.
2.0 pts
Below Average: Little coverage of subject, topic and/or thesis Less than the required length to cover topic and/or thesis Thoughts minimally organized and presented Assertions minimally supported and/or illustrated.
1.0 pts
Not Adequate: Does not cover subject/topic Not adequate in length Thoughts not clearly organized Assertions inadequately supported and/or illustrated.
1.0 pts
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Literature Review
Select and cite, in text and on reference page, at least 4 sources, from the evidence-based research links posted for the assignment, that describe qualities that define a great nurse (as defined by the nursing profession and the communities we serve)
5.0 pts
Less than 4 sources cited.
1.0 pts
No in text citations
0.0 pts
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Personal Reflection
In your own words reflect on at least 5 personal attributes that contribute to your brand of nursing greatness
10.0 pts
Less than five personal attributes were described
6.0 pts
No personal reflection
0.0 pts
10.0 pts
Total Points: 26.0
