SCHOOL OF NURSING
RN-BSN PROGRAM

COLLEGE 
OF 
HEALTH 
AND URBAN AFFAIRS

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFO REQUIREMENTS

SCHEDULE
DUE DATES

 

RN-BSN MAIN PAGE

Transition to Professional Nursing
Internet Paper Assignment (30%)

To e-mail the instructor  phillips@fiu.edu

The objectives of the INTERNET PAPER ASSIGNMENT is to:

Your INTERNET PAPER ASSIGNMENT is the following:

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES:  In your paper:

  • Describe or present a physiological/psychosocial overview of the stress management technique, incorporating the historical development of the technique.

  • Present the theoretical or conceptual foundations specific to the technique and research studies that support or do not support the technique. You must include research articles (pro and/or con) on your selected topic.  The research article references may not be more than 10 years old and must include at least one (1) research article from the last three (3) years.  Attach visual aids, if possible.

  • Include resources and instructions for utilizing the technique on self as well as assisting clients in 
    utilizing the technique.  Attach handouts, as appropriate.  Examples of topics:  

    • Progressive Relaxation 

    • Biofeedback

    • Guided Imagery

    • Yoga

    • Meditation

    • Prayer

    • Music Therapy

    • Humor

    • Hypnosis

    • Aromatherapy

    • Exercise: Specify type 

    • Other (approved by instructor)

TOUCH THERAPIES/ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES:  In your paper:

  • Describe or present a physiological/psychosocial overview of the touch therapy or alternative 
    medical therapy, incorporating the historical development of the therapy.

  • Present the theoretical or conceptual foundations specific to the therapy and research studies that 
    support or do not support the therapy. You must include research articles (pro and/or con) on your selected topic.  The research article references may not be more than 10 years old and must include at least one (1) research article from the last three (3) years.  Attach visual aids, if possible.

  • Include resources and instructions for utilizing the therapy on self as well as assisting clients in 
    utilizing the therapy.  Attach handouts, as appropriate.  Examples of topics:  

Touch Therapies

  • Therapeutic Massage  

  • Foot Relaxation 

  • Acupressure

  • Therapeutic Touch

  • Intercessory Prayer

  • Reiki

  • Shiatsu

  • Other (approved by instructor)

Alternative Medical Therapies

  • Acupuncture

  • Chiropractic

  • Herbal Medicine

  • Naturopathy

  • Homeopathy

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Other (approved by instructor)

SPIRITUALITY:  HEALTH/HEALTH CARE BELIEFS:  In your paper:

  • Provide an overview of the religion, focusing on those beliefs which impact on health and health 
    care    , e.g., beliefs related to birth, death, abortion, birth control, diet and food practices, acceptance of 
    medical care, 
    etc.  

  • Describe specific practices that may impact nursing care of the family and client, (e.g., rites related 
    to baptism, dietary restrictions, blood transfusions) and other religious rituals (circumcism, oil anointing, amulets, etc.).  Attach visual aids, as appropriate.

  • Include resources and nursing interventions in interacting with clients who identify with the religion.  Examples of topics:  

    • Buddhism

    • Catholicism

    • Judaism

    • Muslim/Islam

    • Protestantism: Specify religion, such as Jehovah's Witnesses

    • Atheism

    • Hinduism

    • Near Death Experiences

    • Other: (approved by instructor)

SEXUALITY:  In your paper:

  • Summarize the historical aspects and the physiological/psychosocial aspects of of the sexuality topic.  Incorporate past and current definitions as well as current trends and issues. 

  • Describe significant research studies that have added to our knowledge of the topic. You 
    must     include research articles (pro and/or con) on your selected topic.  The research article 
    references may not be more than 10 years old and must include at least one (1) research article from the last three (3) years.  Attach visual aids, if possible.

  • Summarize the legal and ethical issues of the sexuality topic as they relate to providing nursing care to clients.  Include resources and nursing interventions that can be used in interacting with clients and families who are impacted by this sexuality topic.  Examples of topics:  

    • Sexual Assault: Discuss an age group

    • AIDS: Discuss a specific aspect, such as AIDS in the elderly

    • Homosexuality: Discuss a specific aspect, such as gay teenager issues 

    • Menopause, such as latest research findings and/or treatment

    • Contraception: Specify type or newest methods

    • PMS, such as latest research findings and/or treatment 

    • Other: (approved by instructor)

Documentation of assignment completion:

INTERNET PAPER EVALUATION GUIDELINES 
 (At least 1000 words for selected topic)		 Points
1.  Learner objectives 10
2.  Paper outline 5
3.  Introduction to topic 5
4.  Body of paper
  • Paper is organized with headings/subheadings.
  • Text demonstrates breath and depth of topic.
  • Opposing views or studies are presented, as appropriate.
  • Nursing implications are included.
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6.  EVALUATION OF THE PAPER WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

Qualities & Criteria

Low

Middle

High

Point Value

0 to 1

2 to 3

4 to 5

Writing Skills:  The student's work reflects the ability to:

Effectively transmit written data to others by addressing the following areas:

1. Content Development

·    Problem statement is identified

·    Key elements are established

·    Major points are clearly stated

Little to no evidence of content development. Problem statement is not identified. No statements of major points or key elements.

Areas of content development are provided but context and purpose of writing is unclear.

Problem statement is appropriately identified. Engages the reader with a clear overview of issues to be discussed in a clear and concise manner.

2. Organization

·    Content is comprehensive, accurate, and substantive

·    Paragraphs and ideas transition logically

·    Sentence and paragraph structure is clear and concise.

·    Relevant literature is integrated throughout paper

·    Conclusion reviews major points

Lack of evidence relating to organization of thought. Structure of paper is disconnected with no logical flow of ideas. Little to no use of relevant literature to topic. No concluding paragraph.

Content is organized but lacks some clarity and accuracy. Flow of paper is basic but some disconnect between ideas. Minimal use of relevant literature. Conclusion lacks ability to draw together major points of paper.

Material is well organized, comprehensive, accurate, and substantive. Logical order to ideas and natural transition of paragraphs. Strong conclusion to paper.

3. Format

·    APA style utilized throughout paper

·    Correct use of references and in-text citations

·    Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

Poor to no use of correct APA format. Improper use of in-text citation and reference page. Many errors in spelling, grammar and improper punctuation. Writing is difficult to understand due to grammatical errors.

Inconsistent use of proper APA format. Minimal errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Some errors  in sentence structure and paragraphing.

Consistent use of proper use of APA format. Few, if any, errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.

Use the work of others appropriately through utilization of:

·    High quality resources, including current practice guidelines, if appropriate.

·    Diverse resources, including current research-based journal articles.

·    Primary resources for the majority of citations.

·    Paraphrasing for the majority of resources.

Minimal to no use of quality resources. Frequent use of quotes. Lack of or incorrect formatting of reference page and in-text citations.  Insufficient number of references.

Evidence of some use of quality resources. Adequate paraphrasing but some quote usage. Inconsistent citing of appropriate sources.

Quality, diverse resources used as primary sources of information. The in-text citations match the reference page and are properly formatted. Paraphrasing used for majority of resources

Computer/Technology Skills: The student's work reflects the ability to:

Utilize a word processing program for written work.

Inability to provide a paper written in a word processing program or one with multiple formatting errors.

Ability to provide paper in a word processing program. Some formatting errors.

Paper is professionally presented in a word processing format with minimal to no errors.

Access/use information retrieval data bases/internet sites by:

·    Evaluating the quality of resources.

·    Integrating resources references into written work.

No evidence of correctly accessing internet/database sites for retrieving information related to paper topic. Site addresses unavailable for confirmation

Evidence of accessing internet/database information but resources is poor to average in quality. Some formatting errors for in-text and reference page citations of sites.

Advanced skill in accessing quality internet/database sites. Resources are utilized in written work in correct format.

TOTAL _______/30 points    COMMENTS:
NOTE: You may include appendices with the paper, such as pictures, examples, procedures, etc.  Appendices are not part of the word count.  

 30
TOTAL  To e-mail the instructor  phillips@fiu.edu 100