National initiatives driven by the American Nurses Association have determined nursing-quality outcome indicators that are intended to focus plans and programs to increase quality and safety in patien

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Approaching Competence

Competent

A. Understanding of Nursing Quality Indicators

A discussion of applying nursing-quality indicators is not provided.

The discussion does not logically address how the application of nursing-quality indicators could assist the nurses in the scenario with identification of issues that may interfere with patient care.

The discussion logically addresses how the application of nursing-quality indicators could assist the nurses in the scenario with identification of issues that may interfere with patient care.

B. Advancing Quality Patient Care

An analysis of potential advancement(s) to patient care is not provided.

The analysis does not identify specific nursing-quality indicators from the scenario or does not logically discuss how hospital data on the identified indicators could advance quality patient care throughout the hospital.

The analysis identifies specific nursing-quality indicators from the scenario and logically discusses how hospital data on the identified indicators could advance quality patient care throughout the hospital.

C. Resolution of Ethical Issues

An analysis of the use of system resources, referrals, or colleague for resolving ethical issues is not provided.

The analysis describes one or more system resources, referrals, and/or colleagues that are inappropriate for the candidate to use in the role of nursing shift supervisor to resolve the ethical issue from the scenario.

The analysis describes specific system resources, referrals, or colleagues that are appropriate for the candidate to use in the role of the nursing shift supervisor to resolve the ethical issue from the scenario.

D. https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/71484321

The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate.

The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.

E. https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/27641407

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.