Explain how Nursing practice is both an art and a science

Purpose

Nursing practice is both an art and a science with caring as a central concept to nursing practice and the profession of nursing. Caring is influenced by the nurse’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes formed through lifelong learning and experiences. The purpose of this assessment is to explore definitions of caring in nursing. Students will create a definition of caring and an artistic expression of their perception on caring.

Course Outcomes

Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO 1: Examine roles and competencies of master’s-prepared nurses essential to performing as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care.

CO 2: Apply concepts of person-centered care to nursing practice situations.

Requirements

Criteria for Content

Take a moment to reflect on how you demonstrate caring in your current professional practice.

1. Create an original artistic representation of your perception on caring in nursing. Drawings should be formatted on an 8 x 10 document and submitted as a PDF

2. In a one- to two-page written paper, address the following.

1. The importance of caring to nursing practice and the profession

2. A personal definition of caring; include principles of holistic care

3. Definitions of caring found in nursing literature that support your perspective on caring

4. An explanation of the artistic expression you chose and how it represents caring

5. Summary of key concepts presented in the paper Preparing the paper

Submission Requirements

1. Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the written component of this assessment. 

2. Length:

1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least one but no more than two pages.

2. Artistic representation submitted as an 8X10 PDF or word document

3. A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature references must be used.

4. Submission: Submit your files labeled Lastname_First Initial_Wk2Assignment_Caring

Week 2: Artistic Expression of Caring Concept Rubric

Week 2: Artistic Expression of Caring Concept Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArtistic Expression of Caring	32.0 ptsArtistic expression fully demonstrates the concept of caring. Submission guidelines are followed.28.0 ptsArtistic expression is a superficial demonstration of the concept of caring. Submission guidelines are followed.25.0 ptsArtistic expression minimally demonstrates the concept of caring. Submission guidelines are followed.12.0 ptsArtistic expression of caring in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following: • Selected artistic expression demonstrates the concept of caring. • Submission guidelines are followed.0.0 ptsArtistic expression of caring in both following elements fails to meet expectations or are missing the following: • Selected artistic expression demonstrates the concept of caring. • Submission guidelines are followed.	32.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction	12.0 ptsPresentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements: • General statements on caring as a nursing concept • Explains why caring is important to nursing practice and profession • Identifies sections of the paper • Provides support from scholarly literature11.0 ptsPresentation of information is superficial and includes all of the following elements: • General statements on caring as a nursing concept • Explains why caring is important to nursing practice and profession • Identifies sections of the paper • Provides support from scholarly literature10.0 ptsPresentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements: • General statements on caring as a nursing concept • Explains why caring is important to nursing practice and profession • Identifies sections of the paper • Provides support from scholarly literature5.0 ptsPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following: • General statements on caring as a nursing concept • Explains why caring is important to nursing practice and profession • Identifies sections of the paper • Provides support from scholarly literature0.0 ptsPresentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following: • General statements on caring as a nursing concept • Explains why caring is important to nursing practice and profession • Identifies sections of the paper • Provides support from scholarly literature	12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of Caring (first person may be used)	38.0 ptsPresentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all the following elements: • Describes personal definition of caring • Incorporates principles of holistic care in definition of caring • Includes scholarly nursing literature that support personal definition of caring33.0 ptsPresentation of information is superficial in places and includes all the following elements: • Describes personal definition of caring • Incorporates principles of holistic care in definition of caring • Includes scholarly nursing literature that support personal definition of caring30.0 ptsPresentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all the following elements: • Describes personal definition of caring • Incorporates principles of holistic care in definition of caring • Includes scholarly nursing literature that support personal definition of caring14.0 ptsPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing: • Describes personal definition of caring • Incorporates principles of holistic care in definition of caring • Includes scholarly nursing literature that support personal definition of caring0.0 ptsPresentation of information in two or more following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing: • Describes personal definition of caring • Incorporates principles of holistic care in definition of caring • Includes scholarly nursing literature that support personal definition of caring	38.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExpression of Caring (first person may be used)	19.0 ptsPresentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements: • Explains artistic expression selected • Describes how the expression represents caring17.0 ptsPresentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements: • Explains artistic expression selected • Describes how the expression represents caring15.0 ptsPresentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements: • Explains artistic expression selected • Describes how the expression represents caring7.0 ptsPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following: • Explains artistic expression selected • Describes how the expression represents caring0.0 ptsPresentation of information in both following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following: • Explains artistic expression selected • Describes how the expression represents caring	19.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion (first person may be used)	12.0 ptsPresentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements: • Summarizes information regarding caring in nursing • Summarizes expression of caring concept • Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assessment11.0 ptsPresentation of information is good but superficial in places and includes all of the following elements: • Summarizes information regarding caring in nursing • Summarizes expression of caring concept • Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assessment10.0 ptsPresentation of information is minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: • Summarizes information regarding caring in nursing • Summarizes expression of caring concept • Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assessment5.0 ptsPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following: • Summarizes information regarding caring in nursing • Summarizes expression of caring concept • Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assessment0.0 ptsPresentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following: • Summarizes information regarding caring in nursing • Summarizes expression of caring concept • Presents self-reflection regarding what was learned from completing this assessment	12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format	6.0 ptsAPA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 0 to 1 APA error is present5.0 ptsAPA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 2–3 APA errors are present4.0 ptsAPA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 4–5 APA errors are present2.0 ptsAPA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 6–7 APA errors are present0.0 ptsAPA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page; • running head; • body of paper (including citations and headings); and • reference page. One deduction for each type of APA format error. 8 or greater APA errors are present	6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics	6.0 pts1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.5.0 pts3–4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.4.0 pts5–6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.2.0 pts7–8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.0.0 pts9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. For this assignment, first person may be used.	6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudents are to use at least three (3) scholarly references current within 5 years. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least one but no more than two pages.	0.0 ptsDeductionDoes not use at least three (3) current scholarly references and/or exceeds required page length. (3 point deduction)0.0 ptsNo deductions	0.0 pts
Total Points: 125.0