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Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Decision-Making and
Leadership Essay
Overview: This assignment invites you to explore the evolution of
clinical decision-making as you transition from bedside nursing to
advanced practice roles. In your essay, you will critically analyze
and compare the decision-making skills, leadership approaches,
and ethical considerations required at the bedside versus those
required of advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse
practitioners (NPs) and nurse leaders.
Your discussion must integrate the following course outcomes
throughout your analysis:
• Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of the impact
of legal and ethical issues, and healthcare policy on
decision-making in a real, complex healthcare environment.
• Outcome 2: Synthesize multidimensional approaches
of decision-making learned throughout the course to
evaluate patient outcomes.
• Outcome 3: Apply thoughtful leadership approaches to
implement successful changes in your practice.
• Outcome 4: Apply multiple decision-making
approaches—including transformational leadership
principles—in actual situations to demonstrate confidence in
decision making.
Assignment Instructions
Writing Requirements:
• Format: Prepare your submission as an essay. The
document must include a cover page, clearly structured level
headings (in adherence with APA 7th Edition standards), and
a reference list.
• Length: The primary text should be a minimum of 3
pages (excluding the cover page and references).
• Style: Write at a graduate level using formal academic
language. Your analysis should be thorough, critical, and
reflective of the course readings and other current academic
literature.
• APA Guidelines: All in-text citations and the reference
list must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Essay Topics and Guiding Questions
Your essay should address the following topics and questions:
Transitioning from Bedside Nursing to Advanced Practice:
• As nurses, you have all learned the importance of
clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical
judgment for ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Question: As you move into your advanced practice
role—whether in leadership, management, or as an NP—
how do these decision-making processes change? Does
your approach need to shift, and if so, why?
Comparing Skill Sets:
• Question: Is there a difference between the decision-
making and leadership skills required by bedside nurses
compared to those needed by APNs?
• Guidance: Support your discussion with rationale
drawn from the course readings and relevant academic
literature. Consider using examples from practice scenarios
to highlight these differences.
Critical Decision-Making for Future Roles:
• Question: As you transition into your role as an APN,
which clinical decision-making skills are most critical—
especially for nurses planning to become NPs versus those
pursuing nurse leadership?
• Guidance: Present a rationale for your choices,
referencing course readings and scholarly research. Reflect
on how multidimensional decision-making approaches can
influence patient outcomes.
Standardized Decision-Making Tools:
• Question: What standardized decision-making tool has
been developed to guide nurses at all levels in making
practice decisions?
• Guidance: Explain why this tool was created, its
intended purpose, and how it standardizes decision-making
across varying clinical settings.
• Question: How would you apply this tool in your
current or future role as an APN? Provide specific examples
of its application in real clinical scenarios.
Additional Tools and the Consensus Model for APRNs:
• Question: Are there other standardized clinical
decision-making tools available for APNs and NPs? Evaluate
whether these tools are employed consistently across care
settings and offer a rationale for their use (or limitations).
• Question: Describe the role of the Consensus Model
for APRNs and discuss how it informs decision-making
processes in advanced practice settings.
Submission Requirements
• Content: Ensure all discussion questions are
addressed comprehensively and supported with both course
readings and additional academic sources.
• Structure:
• Introduction: Provide an overview of your essay’s
scope, the significance of the transition to an advanced
practice role, and a brief outline of what will be discussed.
• Body: Develop each question in dedicated sections
with clear APA-style headings.
• Conclusion: Summarize and synthesize the main
points of your discussion, highlighting the importance of
legal, ethical, and policy considerations in advanced clinical
decision-making and leadership.
• References: Include a minimum of four scholarly
sources published within the past five years. Follow APA
guidelines for all citations and references.
• Formatting: Maintain APA style consistency throughout
—this includes using a 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-
inch margins, and double-spaced text.
– NO MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM ALLOWED
– DUE DATE JULY 3, 2025
-CORRECT GRAMMAR AND SPELLING
**## RUBRICDECISIONMAKING.pdf**
• Integration of Knowledge
25% of total result
ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and
has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated
into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks
that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
25
SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly,
understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some
conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
15
UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has
understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
10
• Topic Focus
25% of total result
ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either
by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently
well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes
cited evidence to support the topic.
25
SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is
about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the
topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this
assignment.
15
UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic
with little or no supporting evidence.
10
• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness
25% of total result
ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s
writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among
material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information
from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the
submission.
25
SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of
the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper
flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not
utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing
demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material
obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in
the submission.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from
others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties
together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the
paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no
subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or
conclusion in the submission, but not both.
15
UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or
brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together
information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from
disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is
NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
10
• Sources
7% of total result
Excellent4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background
sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and
popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All
websites utilized are authoritative.
7
SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
5.6
UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed
journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
4.2
UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-
reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized
are credible, and/or sources are not current.
2.8
• APA adherence and Citation in text
6% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and
APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved
headings throughout the paper.
6
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/
or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using
an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the
rest of the paper.
4.8
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations,
or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate
level.
3.6
UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not
cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
2.4
• Spelling and Grammar
12% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
12
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling,
capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25
words below the minimum required count.
9.6
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization &
punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the
minimum required count.
7.2
UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar
mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the
minimum required count.
4.8
**## RUBRICDECISIONMAKING.pdf**
• Integration of Knowledge
25% of total result
ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and
has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated
into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks
that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
25
SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly,
understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some
conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
15
UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has
understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
10
• Topic Focus
25% of total result
ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either
by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently
well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes
cited evidence to support the topic.
25
SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is
about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the
topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this
assignment.
15
UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic
with little or no supporting evidence.
10
• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness
25% of total result
ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s
writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among
material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information
from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the
submission.
25
SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of
the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper
flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not
utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing
demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material
obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in
the submission.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from
others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties
together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the
paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no
subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or
conclusion in the submission, but not both.
15
UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or
brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together
information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from
disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is
NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
10
• Sources
7% of total result
Excellent4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background
sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and
popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All
websites utilized are authoritative.
7
SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
5.6
UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed
journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
4.2
UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-
reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized
are credible, and/or sources are not current.
2.8
• APA adherence and Citation in text
6% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and
APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved
headings throughout the paper.
6
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/
or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using
an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the
rest of the paper.
4.8
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations,
or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate
level.
3.6
UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not
cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
2.4
• Spelling and Grammar
12% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
12
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling,
capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25
words below the minimum required count.
9.6
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization &
punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the
minimum required count.
7.2
UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar
mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the
minimum required count.
4.8
**## INSTRUCTIONS.pdf**
Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Decision-Making and
Leadership Essay
Overview: This assignment invites you to explore the evolution of
clinical decision-making as you transition from bedside nursing to
advanced practice roles. In your essay, you will critically analyze
and compare the decision-making skills, leadership approaches,
and ethical considerations required at the bedside versus those
required of advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse
practitioners (NPs) and nurse leaders.
Your discussion must integrate the following course outcomes
throughout your analysis:
• Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of the impact
of legal and ethical issues, and healthcare policy on
decision-making in a real, complex healthcare environment.
• Outcome 2: Synthesize multidimensional approaches
of decision-making learned throughout the course to
evaluate patient outcomes.
• Outcome 3: Apply thoughtful leadership approaches to
implement successful changes in your practice.
• Outcome 4: Apply multiple decision-making
approaches—including transformational leadership
principles—in actual situations to demonstrate confidence in
decision making.
Assignment Instructions
Writing Requirements:
• Format: Prepare your submission as an essay. The
document must include a cover page, clearly structured level
headings (in adherence with APA 7th Edition standards), and
a reference list.
• Length: The primary text should be a minimum of 3
pages (excluding the cover page and references).
• Style: Write at a graduate level using formal academic
language. Your analysis should be thorough, critical, and
reflective of the course readings and other current academic
literature.
• APA Guidelines: All in-text citations and the reference
list must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Essay Topics and Guiding Questions
Your essay should address the following topics and questions:
Transitioning from Bedside Nursing to Advanced Practice:
• As nurses, you have all learned the importance of
clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical
judgment for ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Question: As you move into your advanced practice
role—whether in leadership, management, or as an NP—
how do these decision-making processes change? Does
your approach need to shift, and if so, why?
Comparing Skill Sets:
• Question: Is there a difference between the decision-
making and leadership skills required by bedside nurses
compared to those needed by APNs?
• Guidance: Support your discussion with rationale
drawn from the course readings and relevant academic
literature. Consider using examples from practice scenarios
to highlight these differences.
Critical Decision-Making for Future Roles:
• Question: As you transition into your role as an APN,
which clinical decision-making skills are most critical—
especially for nurses planning to become NPs versus those
pursuing nurse leadership?
• Guidance: Present a rationale for your choices,
referencing course readings and scholarly research. Reflect
on how multidimensional decision-making approaches can
influence patient outcomes.
Standardized Decision-Making Tools:
• Question: What standardized decision-making tool has
been developed to guide nurses at all levels in making
practice decisions?
• Guidance: Explain why this tool was created, its
intended purpose, and how it standardizes decision-making
across varying clinical settings.
• Question: How would you apply this tool in your
current or future role as an APN? Provide specific examples
of its application in real clinical scenarios.
Additional Tools and the Consensus Model for APRNs:
• Question: Are there other standardized clinical
decision-making tools available for APNs and NPs? Evaluate
whether these tools are employed consistently across care
settings and offer a rationale for their use (or limitations).
• Question: Describe the role of the Consensus Model
for APRNs and discuss how it informs decision-making
processes in advanced practice settings.
Submission Requirements
• Content: Ensure all discussion questions are
addressed comprehensively and supported with both course
readings and additional academic sources.
• Structure:
• Introduction: Provide an overview of your essay’s
scope, the significance of the transition to an advanced
practice role, and a brief outline of what will be discussed.
• Body: Develop each question in dedicated sections
with clear APA-style headings.
• Conclusion: Summarize and synthesize the main
points of your discussion, highlighting the importance of
legal, ethical, and policy considerations in advanced clinical
decision-making and leadership.
• References: Include a minimum of four scholarly
sources published within the past five years. Follow APA
guidelines for all citations and references.
• Formatting: Maintain APA style consistency throughout
—this includes using a 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-
inch margins, and double-spaced text.
– NO MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM ALLOWED
– DUE DATE JULY 3, 2025
-CORRECT GRAMMAR AND SPELLING
**## RUBRICDECISIONMAKING.pdf**
• Integration of Knowledge
25% of total result
ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and
has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated
into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks
that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
25
SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly,
understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some
conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
15
UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has
understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
10
• Topic Focus
25% of total result
ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either
by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently
well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes
cited evidence to support the topic.
25
SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is
about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the
topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this
assignment.
15
UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic
with little or no supporting evidence.
10
• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness
25% of total result
ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s
writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among
material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information
from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the
submission.
25
SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of
the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper
flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not
utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing
demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material
obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in
the submission.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from
others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties
together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the
paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no
subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or
conclusion in the submission, but not both.
15
UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or
brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together
information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from
disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is
NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
10
• Sources
7% of total result
Excellent4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background
sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and
popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All
websites utilized are authoritative.
7
SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
5.6
UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed
journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
4.2
UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-
reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized
are credible, and/or sources are not current.
2.8
• APA adherence and Citation in text
6% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and
APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved
headings throughout the paper.
6
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/
or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using
an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the
rest of the paper.
4.8
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations,
or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate
level.
3.6
UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not
cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
2.4
• Spelling and Grammar
12% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
12
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling,
capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25
words below the minimum required count.
9.6
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization &
punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the
minimum required count.
7.2
UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar
mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the
minimum required count.
4.8
**## INSTRUCTIONS.pdf**
Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Decision-Making and
Leadership Essay
Overview: This assignment invites you to explore the evolution of
clinical decision-making as you transition from bedside nursing to
advanced practice roles. In your essay, you will critically analyze
and compare the decision-making skills, leadership approaches,
and ethical considerations required at the bedside versus those
required of advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse
practitioners (NPs) and nurse leaders.
Your discussion must integrate the following course outcomes
throughout your analysis:
• Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of the impact
of legal and ethical issues, and healthcare policy on
decision-making in a real, complex healthcare environment.
• Outcome 2: Synthesize multidimensional approaches
of decision-making learned throughout the course to
evaluate patient outcomes.
• Outcome 3: Apply thoughtful leadership approaches to
implement successful changes in your practice.
• Outcome 4: Apply multiple decision-making
approaches—including transformational leadership
principles—in actual situations to demonstrate confidence in
decision making.
Assignment Instructions
Writing Requirements:
• Format: Prepare your submission as an essay. The
document must include a cover page, clearly structured level
headings (in adherence with APA 7th Edition standards), and
a reference list.
• Length: The primary text should be a minimum of 3
pages (excluding the cover page and references).
• Style: Write at a graduate level using formal academic
language. Your analysis should be thorough, critical, and
reflective of the course readings and other current academic
literature.
• APA Guidelines: All in-text citations and the reference
list must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Essay Topics and Guiding Questions
Your essay should address the following topics and questions:
Transitioning from Bedside Nursing to Advanced Practice:
• As nurses, you have all learned the importance of
clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical
judgment for ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Question: As you move into your advanced practice
role—whether in leadership, management, or as an NP—
how do these decision-making processes change? Does
your approach need to shift, and if so, why?
Comparing Skill Sets:
• Question: Is there a difference between the decision-
making and leadership skills required by bedside nurses
compared to those needed by APNs?
• Guidance: Support your discussion with rationale
drawn from the course readings and relevant academic
literature. Consider using examples from practice scenarios
to highlight these differences.
Critical Decision-Making for Future Roles:
• Question: As you transition into your role as an APN,
which clinical decision-making skills are most critical—
especially for nurses planning to become NPs versus those
pursuing nurse leadership?
• Guidance: Present a rationale for your choices,
referencing course readings and scholarly research. Reflect
on how multidimensional decision-making approaches can
influence patient outcomes.
Standardized Decision-Making Tools:
• Question: What standardized decision-making tool has
been developed to guide nurses at all levels in making
practice decisions?
• Guidance: Explain why this tool was created, its
intended purpose, and how it standardizes decision-making
across varying clinical settings.
• Question: How would you apply this tool in your
current or future role as an APN? Provide specific examples
of its application in real clinical scenarios.
Additional Tools and the Consensus Model for APRNs:
• Question: Are there other standardized clinical
decision-making tools available for APNs and NPs? Evaluate
whether these tools are employed consistently across care
settings and offer a rationale for their use (or limitations).
• Question: Describe the role of the Consensus Model
for APRNs and discuss how it informs decision-making
processes in advanced practice settings.
Submission Requirements
• Content: Ensure all discussion questions are
addressed comprehensively and supported with both course
readings and additional academic sources.
• Structure:
• Introduction: Provide an overview of your essay’s
scope, the significance of the transition to an advanced
practice role, and a brief outline of what will be discussed.
• Body: Develop each question in dedicated sections
with clear APA-style headings.
• Conclusion: Summarize and synthesize the main
points of your discussion, highlighting the importance of
legal, ethical, and policy considerations in advanced clinical
decision-making and leadership.
• References: Include a minimum of four scholarly
sources published within the past five years. Follow APA
guidelines for all citations and references.
• Formatting: Maintain APA style consistency throughout
—this includes using a 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-
inch margins, and double-spaced text.
– NO MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM ALLOWED
– DUE DATE JULY 3, 2025
-CORRECT GRAMMAR AND SPELLING
**## RUBRICDECISIONMAKING.pdf**
• Integration of Knowledge
25% of total result
ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and
has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated
into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks
that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
25
SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly,
understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some
conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
15
UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has
understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
10
• Topic Focus
25% of total result
ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either
by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently
well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes
cited evidence to support the topic.
25
SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is
about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position.
The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the
topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this
assignment.
15
UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic
with little or no supporting evidence.
10
• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness
25% of total result
ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the
paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s
writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among
material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information
from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the
submission.
25
SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of
the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper
flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not
utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing
demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material
obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in
the submission.
20
UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from
others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties
together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the
paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no
subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or
conclusion in the submission, but not both.
15
UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or
brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together
information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from
disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing
does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is
NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
10
• Sources
7% of total result
Excellent4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background
sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and
popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All
websites utilized are authoritative.
7
SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal
articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
5.6
UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed
journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
4.2
UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-
reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized
are credible, and/or sources are not current.
2.8
• APA adherence and Citation in text
6% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and
APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved
headings throughout the paper.
6
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/
or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using
an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the
rest of the paper.
4.8
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations,
or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate
level.
3.6
UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not
cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
2.4
• Spelling and Grammar
12% of total result
ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
12
SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling,
capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25
words below the minimum required count.
9.6
UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization &
punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the
minimum required count.
7.2
UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar
mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the
minimum required count.
4.8
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