Citation and Assessment Tool Analysis

Written Assignment Grading Criteria Assessment Tool Analysis Paper • Select one assessment tools from the Assessment Tool Analysis on the student website. • Research the selected tools using the University Library. • Write a 750 word- paper that examines assessment tools that evaluate physical measures, and how applying anything except the Watson’s theory of human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions.

This paper must demonstrate your knowledge of those tools that expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress, and life. o State the assessment tool you selected. o Describe the tool and the population for which it might be useful. o State data about the tool, such as cost, length, the ease in using the tool, for what populations it is best designed, and the validity of information. o Describe how this tool enhances the assessment phase of the nursing process and affects the quality of health care delivered by the nurse. Apply the tool to the vulnerable population from the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Paper. o Cite at least four references. • Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. |Content |Points available |Points earned | |5 points possible | | | |All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. 5 | | |The paper is 1,050-1,400 words in length. | | | |The paper analyzes a minimum of two assessment tools. | | | |

Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or | | | |analysis. | | | |The paper includes citations for a minimum of four references. | | |Organization/Development |Points available |Points earned | |3 points possible | | | |The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow. |3 | | |The paper is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to | | | |the content and assignment. | | |The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | | | |The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major | | | |points. | | | |Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought. | | | |The content is comprehensive and accurate. | | |Format |Points available |Points earned | |2 points possible | | | |The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and/or appendices, follows|2 | | |APA guidelines for format as directed by the facilitator.

No abstract is needed. | | | |Citations of original works within the paper follow APA guidelines. | | | |Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | | | |Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied. | | | |Spelling is correct. | | | |Total |10 | |