Application Of Technology In Nursing And Patient Eduation

Each student will select one technology application and describe its use within nursing in general or in patient education. Address the significance of the selected technology, attributes of the selected technology (i.e., accuracy, cost, accessibility, etc.), and provide specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application as an educational tool would provide advantages as well as disadvantages. In addition, relate the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies.

This assignment may be completed in one of the following formats (with quantitative criteria) listed below:

APA-formatted paper (1,000-1,250 words)
PowerPoint presentation with comprehensive speakers' notes (12-15 slides)
Podcast (10-15 minutes)
Blog or Web page (1,000-1,250 words)
Any other technology application as approved by the instructor
In addition to the course materials, you are required to use a minimum of three current scholarly, peer-reviewed resources (less than 5 years old).

After you have completed this assignment, you will further post the assignment to the Topic 4 Discussion Forum as specified by the instructor. Within the Topic 4 forum, select and review four technology applications that are new to you in that you have not experienced them in the nursing environment. Explain how each of the four reviewed applications may be modified or adapted for your specific field or to a specific patient population. Ask questions as needed to each classmate about the application. In addition to providing constructive feedback to your peers, your posts should include responses to any questions asked, as well as replies.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Rubric:
10.0 %Describes the Use of the Selected Technology in the Specified Population (Nursing in General or Patient Education)
Does not describe the use of the selected technology's effects in the specified population.
Describes the use of the selected technology in the specified population, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
Describes the use of the selected technology in the specified population in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided.
Describes the use of the selected technology in the specified population in full. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
Describes the use of the selected technology in the specified population clearly and comprehensively. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.

10.0 %Addresses The Significance Of The Technology
Does not address the significance of the selected technology.
Minimally addresses the significance of the selected technology, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or lacks both scope and/or clarity.
Addresses the significance of the selected technology in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided. Discussion is somewhat lacking in scope or clarity.
Addresses the significance of the selected technology in full. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
Addresses the significance of the selected technology clearly and comprehensively. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
15.0 %Discusses Attributes Of The Selected Technology (i.e., Accuracy, Cost, Accessibility, Etc.)
Does not discuss attributes of the selected technology.
Minimally discusses attributes of the selected technology, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or lacks both scope and/or clarity.
Discusses attributes of the selected technology in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided. Discussion is somewhat lacking in scope or clarity.
Discusses attributes of the selected technology in full. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
Discusses attributes of the selected technology clearly and comprehensively. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
10.0 %Provides Specific Examples With Rationale Of Situations In Which The Technology Application Would Present Advantages As An Educational Tool.
Does not provide specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present advantages as an educational tool.
Minimally provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present advantages as an educational tool, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
Provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present advantages as an educational tool in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided.
Fully provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present advantages as an educational tool. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
Clearly and comprehensively provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present advantages as an educational tool. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
10.0 %Provides Specific Examples With Rationale Of Situations In Which The Technology Application Would Present Disadvantages As An Educational Tool.

Does not provide specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present disadvantages as an educational tool.

Minimally provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present disadvantages as an educational tool, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.

Provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present disadvantages as an educational tool in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided.

Fully provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present disadvantages as an educational tool. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.

Clearly and comprehensively provides specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application would present disadvantages as an educational tool. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.

15.0 %Relates the Use of Technology to Appropriate Professional Standards and Competencies

Does not relate the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies.

Minimally relates the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.

Relates the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies in a perfunctory manner. Minimal detail or support is provided.

Fully relates the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies. The submission further encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.

Clearly and comprehensively relates the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies. The submission additionally incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.

13.0 %Assignment Criteria



5.0 %Assignment Quantitative Criteria (word count, timespan, slide number, etc.)

Unacceptable adherence to applicable assignment quantitative criteria. Submission incorporates 0 – 25 percent of the required criteria for the chosen format.

Poor adherence to applicable assignment quantitative criteria. Submission incorporates 25- 50 percent of the required criteria for the chosen format.

Weak adherence to applicable assignment quantitative criteria. Submission incorporates 50 – 75 percent of the required criteria for the chosen format.

Adequate adherence to applicable assignment quantitative criteria. Submission incorporates 90 percent of the required criteria for the chosen format.

Excellent adherence to applicable assignment quantitative criteria. Submission incorporates 100 percent of the required criteria for the chosen format.

5.0 %Scholarly references (Utilizes a minimum of three current scholarly, evidence-based, peer-reviewed resources less than five years old, in addition to course materials)

Submission utilizes only course materials. Selected references are absent or do not meet stated criteria.

Weak selection, or inappropriate use of scholarly materials to accompany course materials. Does not use evidence-based sources when available.

Fair selection of scholarly materials. Uses evidence-based sources when available, but minimal relevance or support is present.

Strong selection of scholarly materials. Uses appropriate evidence-based sources when available which provide appropriate support.

Excellent and extensive selection of scholarly materials. Evidence-based sources are suitable and relevant. Level of detail is appropriate.

3.0 %Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

Inappropriate word choice and or sentence structure, or lack of variety in language use is present, suggesting unawareness of the audience. Writing and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. Composition is disjointed.

Some distracting and or inconsistencies in language choice, sentence structure, and / or word choice are present. Some writing and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and or cohesiveness. Some degree of composition is evident.

Sentence structure is correct and occasionally varies. Word choices and language are appropriate to the targeted audience. Writing is generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in composition and/or in their relationship to each other.

Clearly aware of audience; uses a variety of sentence structures and appropriate vocabulary; uses figures of speech to communicate clearly. Writing exhibits a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are used appropriately.

Uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choices in unique and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope. There is a sophisticated writing in terms of construction and transitions. Individually and collectively, written sections are coherent and cohesive.

12.0 %Organization and Effectiveness



5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Submission lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

5.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

2.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5.0 %Format



3.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

2.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage