Decision-Making in Nursing

Hallmark Assignment Part A: Final Project Paper This semester we have examined Decision-Making in Nursing. Many objectives have been addressed and met. Please take a moment to reflect on the outcomes of the course which are listed below and develop a scholarly paper at least 8 pages in length stating how you have met the outcomes of this course. Your paper should include the following: A thoughtful reflection and careful critical analysis which connects learning to clinical decision-making and future practice. An identification and discussion of each course outcome, supported by evidence, with a detailed and specific personal example demonstrating meeting this outcome in a clinical setting. A deep understanding of nursing outcomes, integrating evidence-based practice. A minimum of four (4) research sources with at least 2 sources from a peer-reviewed publication. Sources must be relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old), reliable, and add strength to the overall content. Working hyperlinks for all sources. A minimum of 8 content pages. Title and references pages do not contribute to this count. Course Outcomes Demonstrate understanding and competence in making decisions in nursing which will promote client-centered care, taking into consideration ethical, clinical, cultural, spiritual, and political implications. Demonstrate intentional learning with reflection as it relates to decision-making in nursing. Understand processes of making decisions in nursing and apply evidence in supporting concepts and processes which relate to practice. Demonstrate knowledge of how decision-making in nursing practice relates to clinical reasoning and critical thinking, taking into consideration the many facets of decision-making in nursing. Demonstrate leadership in organizational, local, and global environments as it relates to decision-making in nursing. Communicate effectively and therapeutically, with and without the use of technology, while making decisions in nursing practice. Propose evidence-based, culturally competent nursing care which promotes standard safe practices along with error and hazard prevention and quality improvement practices. Participate as a collaborative team member in understanding and implementing client care, and in promoting the health of clients while making decisions as nurses in practice. APA 7th edition format of the American Psychological Association (APA)is the official style used by Nightingale College. This style and format used to cite sources can be referenced from to an external site.. Rubric BSN465 Hallmark Part A: Final Project Paper 2026-1 BSN465 Hallmark Part A: Final Project Paper 2026-1 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning, Reflection, and Clinical Judgment 30 pts Exemplary Analyzes each of the eight course outcomes with a detailed explanation of how each outcome impacts nursing practice citing a reference for each explanation and provides a detailed reflection of a personal experience that connects to each of the eight course outcomes. 20 pts Accomplished Analyzes at least six of the course outcomes with an explanation of how the course outcomes impact nursing practice citing a reference for at least six explanations, and provides a reflection of a personal experience that connects to at least six course outcomes. Or analyzes all eight outcomes but provides limited detail on how personal experiences connect to the eight course outcomes. 10 pts Developing Analyzes four or five of the course outcomes with a description of how each course outcome impacts nursing practice citing at least one reference in support and provides a reflection of a personal experience that connects to each outcome for at least four of the outcomes. Or analyzes all eight outcomes, but the description is vague and lacks detail that connects them to nursing practice and/or the personal reflection on experiences does not connect to the outcomes. 0 pts Unsatisfactory/Beginning Analyzes fewer than four course outcomes, or no analysis of the course outcomes is provided, and/or the response lacks any personal reflection. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision-making and Evidence-Based Practice 30 pts Exemplary Four research sources with at least two peer-reviewed publications are used throughout the essay to support the analysis of the eight course outcomes. Articles are current (within 5 years), relevant to nursing, and can be validated or retrieved. 20 pts Accomplished Four research sources with at least two peer-reviewed publications are used throughout the essay to support the analysis of the eight course outcomes. But one of the chosen articles is older than 5 years or cannot be validated/retrieved and/or only 1 is from a peer-reviewed source. 10 pts Developing Less than four research sources are used throughout the essay to support the analysis of the eight course outcomes and/or more than one of the chosen articles is older than 5 years, and/or cannot be validated, and/or is not from a peer-reviewed source. 0 pts Unsatisfactory/Beginning Less than four credible, current (within 5 years), relevant, and validated research sources were used with none from peer-reviewed sources, or the only sources were textbooks, or no references were included. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Clarity 20 pts Exemplary Demonstrates scholarly writing that is organized, contains appropriate headings, and has page numbers. Contains a minimum of eight content pages in addition to a title and reference page. 12 pts Accomplished Demonstrates scholarly writing that is organized, contains appropriate headings, and has page numbers but contains seven content pages in addition to a title and reference page. 7 pts Developing Demonstrates writing that is too casual, lacking clarity, organization, or cohesion and/or contains six content pages in addition to a title and reference page. 0 pts Unsatisfactory/Beginning Demonstrates writing that lacks clarity, cohesion, and organization and/or contains five or fewer content pages in addition to a title and reference page. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting 20 pts Exemplary Adheres to APA formatting throughout with fewer than 3 grammatical or typographical errors that do not distract from the readability of the work; includes title page, headers, in-text citations, and references. 12 pts Accomplished Adheres to APA formatting with limited (4-6) grammatical or typographical errors that do not distract from the work. A title page, headers, citations, and references are included. 7 pts Developing Deviates from APA formatting throughout and/or has 7-12 grammatical or typographical errors which distract from the readability of the work. One of the following is missing: title page, headers, citations, or references. 0 pts Unsatisfactory/Beginning APA formatting is not followed in the work. More than 12 grammatical or typographical errors severely impede the readability of the work. 20 pts Total Points: 100