Journal Entry 3
Submit a journal entry (along with your time log). The journal entry is your opportunity to be self-reflective and needs to connect your previous professional experience with your practice, competencies/concepts in the program, and the literature. See the Practicum Guidelines located in the Practicum area, and this week’s Learning Resources, for a complete description of the practicum.
Submit your Assignment by Day 3 of Week 11.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
Learning Resources
· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
· Chapter 6, “Evidence Appraisal: Research” (pp. 129–162)
· Appendices
· Kearney, M. H. (2015). Moving from facts to wisdom: Facilitating synthesis in literature reviewsLinks to an external site.. Research in Nursing and Health, 39(1), 3–6. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.21706
· Wakefield, A. (2015). Synthesizing the literature as part of a literature reviewLinks to an external site.. Nursing Standard, 18(29), 44–51. doi:10.7748/ns.29.29.44.e8957
· Document: Evidence Synthesis and Recommendation Form Download Evidence Synthesis and Recommendation Form(Microsoft Word document)
Rubric
NURS_8502_Week11_Assignment1_Rubric
| NURS_8502_Week11_Assignment1_Rubric | ||||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflect on the practicum experience hours completed. |
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45 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the Practicum Time Log. |
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40 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts | ||||
| Total Points: 100 |