Masters Competencies Paper
This paper discusses master’s level competencies described by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Quality, Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN), explores factors in nursing and healthcare that necessitate achievement of these competencies, the evidence that supports it, and how they relate to your education and career path.
The paper should include 7-9 pages of content (excluding title page and reference list), at least 6 references*, including at least one non-nursing reference, and address all of the following criteria.
Note: *Scholarly literature (including scholarly, peer reviewed, articles, white papers, and scholarly websites) integrated within the Master’s Competencies paper should come from the most current nursing or related literature (published no more than 5 years ago); however, older works may be included if it is a seminal source or where there is a gap in the literature. The textbook for the course is not considered a scholarly resource.
Title Page (Graded through organization, writing style, grammar, usage, mechanics, and formatting) The title of the paper reflects what you are writing about. It should NOT include words like “Assignment” or “Paper”. It could be: Master’s Level Competencies
The Running head is an abbreviated title. Example: Competencies.
Introduction (not labeled as such in APA format; graded through organization, writing style, grammar, usage, mechanics, and formatting)
The first heading on the paper is the title of the paper. It is identical to the title on the title page. It is not bold. This heading and the Reference are not bold.
Introduce topic of the paper.
Include a thesis statement that describes the purpose of the paper.
Competencies (approximately 2 pages) 25%
Select 1 competency from both of these organizations: AACN and QSEN (a total of 2). These competencies will form the basis of your paper. Each area needs to have supporting literature.
Discuss the Selected Competencies
Define the key terms and concepts related to the competencies.
Identify a theoretical basis for each competency (if applicable).
2. Factors Shaping Competencies (approximately 2 pages) 30%
Discuss the role of nursing and healthcare in shaping these competencies. Each area needs to have
supporting literature.
Nursing’s Role (this should be a level 2 heading-far left, upper and lower cases and bold)
Describe nursing’s role in the achievement of this competency.
Discuss how the competencies address nursing’s professional value and standards.
Address how master’s level nurses function as a member of the interprofessional team in the achievement of this competency.
Healthcare Environment (this should be a level 2 heading-far left, upper and lower cases and bold)
Describe how the current healthcare environment influences the achievement of this competency.
3. Application of Competencies (approximately 2 pages) 25%
In this portion of the paper you should relate the chosen competencies to your own career trajectory.
Discuss how you plan to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary during your graduate studies to master each of these competencies.
Relate these competencies to the concepts of scholarship, the spirit of inquiry, and the commitment to lifelong learning.
Conclusion (less than a page). Present a brief and succinct description of the key elements of the paper. No new information is introduced in the summary. (Graded through organization, writing style, grammar, usage, mechanics, and formatting)
4. Integration of Evidence and Theory 10%
Integrate credible, relevant sources to support ideas appropriate for the assignment.
Consistently use information in ways that are true to original context. Always distinguish between own ideas or common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution.
Scholarly articles integrated within the paper meet the following standards:
Provide the required number of references (minimum of 6)
Most nursing-specific or nursing-related
Provide the required number of references from a discipline outside nursing (minimum of 1).
Published within 5 years OR published beyond 5 years if seminal source or gap in the literature
5. Organization, writing style, grammar, usage, mechanics, formatting, and length. 10%
Follow APA Guidelines for title page, headings and subheadings, citations, and references.
The presentation and style of the paper are consistent with scholarly work and reflect use of APA format (7th ed.) Page Limit: 7-9 pages
Use clear structure as outlined in the assignment with all components present.
Use straightforward, clear, concise, nearly error-free language that conveys meaning to readers.
Conform to APA formatting standards, with only minor deviations.
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