NURSING APPLICATION

  
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes: 
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team. 
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of 
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional 
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience. 
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary 
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester. 
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner. 
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the 
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.) 
2. Discuss how 
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include 
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books). 
Reply to the following prompts: 
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as 
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention, 
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an 
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your 
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of 
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will 
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you 
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard. 
Submission and Due Dates: 
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in 
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330. 
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per 
instructions (pending).  
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria 
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is 
Addresses the 
Topic
The student’s reflection 
and response to the 
prompts/topic are 
presented in a clear 
manner; The topic is 
thoroughly addressed; 
The paper is 
immediately interesting 
and it is supported with 
detail.
The student’s reflection 
relates to the instruction 
prompts/topic; the 
student satisfactorily 
addresses the topic; 
Detail is provided. It may 
take a re-reading to 
understand.
The student minimally 
addresses or veers from 
addressing the 
prompts/topic. Little 
detail is offered: it is 
difficult to follow and 
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by 
disregard for the expectations 
stated in the instructions; 
Does not address the 
prompts/topic; The reader 
can not follow the paper at 
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization 
& Use of 
Language
Content is easy to read. 
The paragraphs are clear 
and with sufficient 
detail. Ideas are 
connected and free of 
grammatical and 
technical errors.
Content organization is 
satisfactory. The 
paragraphs are 
moderately clear and 
with some detail. Has less 
than three grammatical 
and/or technical errors.
The content is not 
satisfactorily organized. 
The paragraphs are 
disconnected, ideas are 
included which do not 
relate and have little or 
no supporting details. 
Contains three or more 
grammatical and/or 
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations 
stated in the instructions. Lack 
of organization detracts from 
understanding. Paragraphs 
are disjointed, rambling 
and/or lack transition of 
thoughts. Contains numerous 
grammatical, punctuation 
and/or spelling errors. Uses 
jargon and/or is not 
professional. 
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format, 
References
Follows APA guidelines, 
correct use of citations 
within the paper and 
correct references. Is 
appropriate in length as 
described for the 
assignment. Succinct 
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines 
with minor (less than 
three) errors in the body, 
citations or references. It 
is the appropriate length 
as described for the 
assignment. 
Paper does not follow 
APA guidelines and/or 
contains numerous 
(three to six) errors in 
the body, citations or 
references. Is 
significantly longer or 
shorter than described 
for the assignment. 
Paper does not reflect APA 
guidelines and/or contains 
greater than six errors in the 
body, citations or references. 
Is unacceptably longer or 
shorter than described for the 
assignment. Fails to meet the 
expectations stated in the 
instructions  
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes: 
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team. 
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of 
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional 
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience. 
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary 
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester. 
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner. 
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the 
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.) 
2. Discuss how 
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include 
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books). 
Reply to the following prompts: 
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as 
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention, 
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an 
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your 
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of 
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will 
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you 
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard. 
Submission and Due Dates: 
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in 
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330. 
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per 
instructions (pending).  
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria 
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is 
Addresses the 
Topic
The student’s reflection 
and response to the 
prompts/topic are 
presented in a clear 
manner; The topic is 
thoroughly addressed; 
The paper is 
immediately interesting 
and it is supported with 
detail.
The student’s reflection 
relates to the instruction 
prompts/topic; the 
student satisfactorily 
addresses the topic; 
Detail is provided. It may 
take a re-reading to 
understand.
The student minimally 
addresses or veers from 
addressing the 
prompts/topic. Little 
detail is offered: it is 
difficult to follow and 
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by 
disregard for the expectations 
stated in the instructions; 
Does not address the 
prompts/topic; The reader 
can not follow the paper at 
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization 
& Use of 
Language
Content is easy to read. 
The paragraphs are clear 
and with sufficient 
detail. Ideas are 
connected and free of 
grammatical and 
technical errors.
Content organization is 
satisfactory. The 
paragraphs are 
moderately clear and 
with some detail. Has less 
than three grammatical 
and/or technical errors.
The content is not 
satisfactorily organized. 
The paragraphs are 
disconnected, ideas are 
included which do not 
relate and have little or 
no supporting details. 
Contains three or more 
grammatical and/or 
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations 
stated in the instructions. Lack 
of organization detracts from 
understanding. Paragraphs 
are disjointed, rambling 
and/or lack transition of 
thoughts. Contains numerous 
grammatical, punctuation 
and/or spelling errors. Uses 
jargon and/or is not 
professional. 
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format, 
References
Follows APA guidelines, 
correct use of citations 
within the paper and 
correct references. Is 
appropriate in length as 
described for the 
assignment. Succinct 
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines 
with minor (less than 
three) errors in the body, 
citations or references. It 
is the appropriate length 
as described for the 
assignment. 
Paper does not follow 
APA guidelines and/or 
contains numerous 
(three to six) errors in 
the body, citations or 
references. Is 
significantly longer or 
shorter than described 
for the assignment. 
Paper does not reflect APA 
guidelines and/or contains 
greater than six errors in the 
body, citations or references. 
Is unacceptably longer or 
shorter than described for the 
assignment. Fails to meet the 
expectations stated in the 
instructions  
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes: 
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team. 
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of 
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional 
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience. 
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary 
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester. 
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner. 
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the 
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.) 
2. Discuss how 
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include 
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books). 
Reply to the following prompts: 
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as 
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention, 
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an 
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your 
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of 
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will 
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you 
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard. 
Submission and Due Dates: 
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in 
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330. 
Submit paper to electronically to the instructor (T. Granger) per 
instructions (pending).  
Application of Professional Concepts Rubric
Criteria 
40 Points
Exceeds Expectations
37-40
Meets Expectations
32-36
Below Expectations
20-31
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-19
Content is 
Addresses the 
Topic
The student’s reflection 
and response to the 
prompts/topic are 
presented in a clear 
manner; The topic is 
thoroughly addressed; 
The paper is 
immediately interesting 
and it is supported with 
detail.
The student’s reflection 
relates to the instruction 
prompts/topic; the 
student satisfactorily 
addresses the topic; 
Detail is provided. It may 
take a re-reading to 
understand.
The student minimally 
addresses or veers from 
addressing the 
prompts/topic. Little 
detail is offered: it is 
difficult to follow and 
understand.
Fails to meet the criteria by 
disregard for the expectations 
stated in the instructions; 
Does not address the 
prompts/topic; The reader 
can not follow the paper at 
any length.
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
Organization 
& Use of 
Language
Content is easy to read. 
The paragraphs are clear 
and with sufficient 
detail. Ideas are 
connected and free of 
grammatical and 
technical errors.
Content organization is 
satisfactory. The 
paragraphs are 
moderately clear and 
with some detail. Has less 
than three grammatical 
and/or technical errors.
The content is not 
satisfactorily organized. 
The paragraphs are 
disconnected, ideas are 
included which do not 
relate and have little or 
no supporting details. 
Contains three or more 
grammatical and/or 
technical errors.
Fails to meet the expectations 
stated in the instructions. Lack 
of organization detracts from 
understanding. Paragraphs 
are disjointed, rambling 
and/or lack transition of 
thoughts. Contains numerous 
grammatical, punctuation 
and/or spelling errors. Uses 
jargon and/or is not 
professional. 
Criteria
30 Points
Exceeds Expectations
27-30
Meets Expectations
24-26
Below Expectations
15-23
Fails to Meet Expectations
0-14
APA Format, 
References
Follows APA guidelines, 
correct use of citations 
within the paper and 
correct references. Is 
appropriate in length as 
described for the 
assignment. Succinct 
and scholarly paper.
Follows APA guidelines 
with minor (less than 
three) errors in the body, 
citations or references. It 
is the appropriate length 
as described for the 
assignment. 
Paper does not follow 
APA guidelines and/or 
contains numerous 
(three to six) errors in 
the body, citations or 
references. Is 
significantly longer or 
shorter than described 
for the assignment. 
Paper does not reflect APA 
guidelines and/or contains 
greater than six errors in the 
body, citations or references. 
Is unacceptably longer or 
shorter than described for the 
assignment. Fails to meet the 
expectations stated in the 
instructions  
Application of Professional Concepts in Clinical
Learning Outcomes: 
1. Relate how caring and advocacy principles are used in client-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of collaboration among the members of the health care team. 
Introduction
: Clinical rotations are a critical component of your experiential learning education and are one of 
the foundations for professional nursing practice. This assignment asks that you consider the professional 
concepts studied this term in the context of your clinical experience. 
Instructions / Questions
1. Identify a patient care situation that you participated in or closely observed members of the interdisciplinary 
team participate in during your clinical experience this semester. 
a. Briefly describe the clinical situation in a clear, objective and professional manner. 
b. Do not use names or other clearly identifying information (use descriptor such as ‘Nurse A’, ‘the 
patient’ or initials, ‘the patient’s spouse’, ‘Dr. K.’, etc.) 
2. Discuss how 
two
professional nursing concepts from NSG 130 were applied in this clinical situation. Include 
how the concepts you select are related (see samples on Canvas and text books). 
Reply to the following prompts: 
a. Discuss the impact of effective and/or ineffective application of the concepts on the clinical situation.
b. Describe any other nursing knowledge, skill or attitude that was applicable to this situation such as 
professional nursing standards (ANA), QSEN, or concepts from other courses (safety, infection prevention, 
anatomy and physiology, cultural knowledge, etc.)
3. Briefly describe how this experience will help inform your future clinical practice as a nursing student or an 
RN.
4. APA –This assignment requires personal reflection on the application of professional nursing concepts in your 
clinical rotation and therefore may be written in the first person. Other APA guidelines apply. The length of 
the paper needs to be adequate and the content of high quality. In the evaluation, the assignment quality will 
be weighed heavier than quantity. The paper should include at least one reference and should be about 200–
300 words in length (not including references). You’re course texts are a good source to reference, or you 
may reference a professional journal article or professional standard. 
Submission and Due Dates: 
Before submitting the assignment, review the APA tips and sample template in 
Canvas. The paper is due no later than 2330 on Friday, November 22
nd
, by 2330.