Interview a nurse manager to explore the external factors that influence decision making such as health policy, regulatory requirements, accreditation, health care financing. Write a 4 – 5 page paper summarizing and analyzing your interview with the nurse manager. Rubric is at the end of the syllabus.
Due in module 3
Goal: Identify the external factors that influence nurse manager’s decision making.
Content requirements for this assignment:
1. Provide an overview of the role of the nurse manager interviewed. Summarize the information from the interview (do not report the interview question by question)
2. Perceptions related to impact on health policy on decision. Perceptions related to impact of regulatory agencies on decision making. Perceptions related to impact of health care financing on decision making.
3. Analysis of the interview supported by the literature.
Format Requirements: The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling. The paper is to be no shorter than 4 pages; nor longer than 5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library (Links to an external site.) has a copy of the APA Manual).
Your paper should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Presentation RubricPresentation RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues/Problems4.0 ptsDistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.3.0 ptsExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.2.0 ptsFairIdentifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.1.0 ptsPoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms4.0 ptsDistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.3.0 ptsExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.2.0 ptsFairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.1.0 ptsPoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates a Conceptual Understanding4.0 ptsDistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.3.0 ptsExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.2.0 ptsFairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.1.0 ptsPoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature4.0 ptsDistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.3.0 ptsExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.2.0 ptsFairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.1.0 ptsPoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics and APA Formatting GuidelinesIncludes speaker’s notes and the assigned number of slides.4.0 ptsFull MarksDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.3.0 ptsExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.2.0 ptsFairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.1.0 ptsPoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.4.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0
