Description of the Assignment 

This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of one concept that is important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of a model case. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may not be used. Scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.  

Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.

Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is not allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of caring or cultural humility are not permitted for this assignment.

• Adaptation
• Burnout
• Civility
• Comfort
• Compassion
• Compassion fatigue
• Competence
• Empowerment
• Engagement
• Health
• Leadership
• Meaningfulness
• Modeling
• Noise
• Pain
• Palliative care
• Quality of life
• Resilience
• Self-care
• Sensory overload
• Situational awareness

Criteria for Content 

1. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
   • Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section only)
   • Support from nursing literature is required.

  2. Defining attributes:

• A minimum of three (3) attributes are required.
• Support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this question, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed. 

1. Antecedent and Consequence
   • 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
   • 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
   • Support from nursing literature is required.

Explanation:  An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that happens before an event. An antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event.  The selected consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.  

  4. Model Case

• 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
  • Definition
  • All identified attributes

1. Theoretical Applications of the Concept
   • Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
   • Support from nursing literature is required.
2. Reflection
   • Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.
   • Self-reflection may be written in first-person.

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. The worksheet should be typed, double spaced, and written in complete sentences. (Concept Analysis Worksheet) (Links to an external site.)
2. Reference page and in-text citations must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may not be used.
4. A minimum of 4 (four) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may not be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is not counted as one of the 4 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. Please note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Definition/Explanation of Selected Concept 

20 

11 

• Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY)  
• Support from nursing literature is required.  

Defining Attributes 

25 

14 

• A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.  
• Support from nursing literature is required  

Antecedent & Consequence 

25 

14 

• 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.  
• 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. 
• Support from nursing literature is required  

Model Case 

25 

14 

• 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: 
• Definition 
• All identified attributes 
• NP perspective  

Theoretical Applications of the Concept 

25 

14 

• Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.  
• Support from nursing literature is required.  

Reflection 

25 

14 

• Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.  
• Self-reflection may be written in first-person. 

Total CONTENT Points= [145 pts] 

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Paper Specifications 

10 

6 

A nursing theory was used. 

The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory.  Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.   

Minimum of 4 scholarly nursing references 

A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. 

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. 

APA Format (current edition) 

10 

6 

References must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.  

One deduction for each type of APA style error 

Citations in Text 

5 

3 

Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. 

Writing Mechanics 

5 

3 

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual. 

Total FORMAT Points= [30 pts] 

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 175 points 

Rubric

NR501NP WK3 Concept Analysis_UPDATEMAR20NR501NP WK3 Concept Analysis_UPDATEMAR20CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of Selected Concept20 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). Provides support from scholarly sources.18 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). Provides support from scholarly sources.16 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). Provides limited support from scholarly sources.10 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). Provides limited or no scholarly support.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPresentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements: Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required). Provides limited or no scholarly support.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefining Attributes25 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: A minimum of 3 (three) attributes Support from scholarly sources provided.23 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required. Support from scholarly sources provided.21 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required. Limited support from scholarly sources provided.13 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: One or two attributes of the selected nursing concepts were presented. Limited or no support from scholarly sources provided.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPresentation of information is unsatisfactory in each of the following elements: No attributes of the selected nursing concept were presented. Limited or no support from scholarly sources provided.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAntecedent & Consequence25 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. Support from scholarly nursing literature provided.23 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. Support from scholarly nursing literature provided.21 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. Limited support from scholarly nursing literature provided.13 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. Limited or no support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPresentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements: 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept. 1 consequence of selected nursing concept. Limited or no support from scholarly literature was provided.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeModel Case25 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: Definition All identified attributes NP perspective23 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: Definition All identified attributes NP perspective21 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements OR fails to meet expectations in one element 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: Definition All identified attributes NP perspective13 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in two of the following elements fails to meet expectations: 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: Definition All identified attributes NP perspective0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPresentation of information is unsatisfactory in all of the following elements: 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: Definition All identified attributes NP perspective25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical Applications of the Concept25 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.23 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.21 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.13 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPresentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements: Explains how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory. A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection25 ptsExcellentPresentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.  Self-reflection may be written in first-person.23 ptsV. GoodPresentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.  Self-reflection may be written in first-person.21 ptsSatisfactoryPresentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.  Self-reflection may be written in first-person.13 ptsNeeds ImprovementPresentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Reflect on how the concept analysis findings apply to your advanced nursing practice, specifically as an NP.  Self-reflection may be written0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo reflection included25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper SpecificationsA nursing theory was used.

Minimum of 4 scholarly nursing references

A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, were NOT used as scholarly references.

References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them.10 ptsExcellentAll critical elements present.9 ptsV. Good3 critical elements present.8 ptsSatisfactory2 critical elements present.5 ptsNeeds Improvement1 critical element present.0 ptsUnsatisfactory0 critical elements present.10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA StyleAPA Guidelines as per the current edition of the manual are:
– demonstrated for the citations and the reference page
– there is a reference for every in-text citation and visa versa.
-One deduction for each type of APA format error.15 ptsExcellent0 to 1 APA error was present.13 ptsV. Good2 – 3 APA errors were present.12 ptsSatisfactory4 – 5 APA were are present.8 ptsNeeds Improvement6 – 7 APA were are present.0 ptsUnsatisfactory8 or greater APA errors were present.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality5 ptsExcellentThis section included all of the required elements.4 ptsV. GoodThis section included three of the required elements.3 ptsSatisfactoryThis section included only two of the required elements.2 ptsNeeds ImprovementThis section included only one of the required elements.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryThis section included none of the required elements.5 pts