The document provides guidelines for a financial ratio analysis assignment on the Coca-Cola Company for the year 2013. Students are to calculate 11 financial ratios for Coca-Cola using data from exhibits in the textbook, and compare the results to industry medians. They must also comment on whether each ratio is favorable or unfavorable relative to the industry. Finally, students must determine whether it would be advantageous to invest in Coca-Cola based on the financial ratio analysis.

1. Application of Theory Paper
Guidelines & Scoring Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize one strategy for
the application of a specific nursing theory to resolving a
problem or issue of nursing practice in nursing leadership,
nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, a student will demonstrate the ability
to:
(CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with
respect to their components, relationships among the
components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and
utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)
(CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies
for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10)
(CO#4) Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the
analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4,
7)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible: 325Requirements:
Description of the Assignment:
Content
1. Introduction to the paper includes a few general statements
on the idea of nursing theory being applied to solve
problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the specialty
area of practice. For example, why would one pick a nursing
theory to solve a practice problem? Would a grand, middle-
range, or practice theory be best? Does the writer have any

2. experience in using nursing theory this way? In addition, a brief
one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory and
information on the sections of the paper are provided. The
selected nursing theory can be a grand theory, a middle-range
theory, or a practice theory.
2. Description of the problem/issue for which strategies will be
developed. The problem to be resolved must be in nursing
leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health
policy. Scholarly evidence (in the form of a literature review)
supporting the issue is included. The problem/issue could be
local to one’s specific practice setting. For example, the setting
might be a nursing unit, a nursing-education program, an
informatics department, or a health-policy unit of a consulting
firm. The problem/issue needs to be something that a nursing
theory can impact, whether it solves the actual problem/issue or
enables people affected by the problem/issue to deal with it. It
is best if the problem/issue is from real life – something the
writer of the paper has dealt with or is currently engaged in.
Some examples (these are fictitious examples)
a. A nursing unit has experienced rapid turnover of professional
staff, including several nurse managers. A new nurse manager
from outside of the nursing unit is appointed.
b. Informatics nurse specialists face a lot of resistance from all
healthcare professionals to implementation of a computer-based
order entry program. The implementation date will not be
changed.
c. A nurse educator is assigned to take over a large class of
undergraduate nursing students, with a mix of young adults and
adults returning for a second degree. The subject is difficult,
students have not been doing well, and frustration and tempers
are impeding group work.
d. A health-policy nurse specialist works for a consulting firm
that lobbies on behalf of many healthcare professions. Within
the specialist’s work unit, there is much debate over the pros
and cons of various policies being proposed for attention in the
coming year.

3. 3. Applying concepts and principles from the selected theory,
one strategy for resolving the identified issue is described in
depth. Details on how the theory would be applied are included
(consider: who, what, when, where, and how). Rationales for the
strategy as well as evidence from scholarly literature are
included. One ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed. Expected outcome(s) from implementing the strategy
are proposed.
4. Concluding statements include new knowledge about
applying nursing theory gained by writing the paper
Format and Special Instructions
1. Paper length: 6 pages minimum; 8 pages maximum, excluding
title page and reference page. Points will be deducted for not
meeting these requirements.
2. The textbook required for this course may not be used as a
reference for this assignment.
3. A minimum of 3 scholarly references are used. References
must be current – no older than 5 years, unless a valid rationale
is provided. Consult with the course instructor about using an
older source.
4. Title page, body of paper, and reference page(s) must be in
APA format as presented in the 6th edition of the manual
5. Ideas and information from readings and other sources must
be cited and cited correctly.
6. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations are consistent
with formal academic writing as presented in the 6th edition of
the APA manual
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
60

4. 19
Introduction to the paper includes all of the following:
· General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied
to solve problems/ issues in nursing practice, regardless of the
specialty area of practice.
· A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory
· Information on the sections of the paper
Problem/ Issue
85
26
The problem/issue is substantively discussed.
The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education,
nursing informatics, or health policy.
Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included.
Strategy
100
30
All of the following are present:
· One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed
substantively
· Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are
clearly applied
· Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
· Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion
· At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed.
Conclusion
40
13

5. Concluding paragraph(s) clearly show new knowledge about
applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper
Paper Requirements
10
3
All of the following requirements are met:
Paper meets length requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
APA Format
10
3
Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA
guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This
includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the
paper.
Citations in Text
10
3
Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited
and referenced correctly.
Writing Mechanics
10
3
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Total

6. 325
100
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501 Theoretical
Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
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Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
A
(100 - 92%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance
B
(91-84%)
Very good or high level of performance
C
(83-76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
F
(75-0%)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 285 Points
Introduction
60-56 Points
55-50 Points

7. 49-46 Points
45-0 Points
Introduction to the paper includes all of the following:
· General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied
to solve problems/ issues in nursing practice, regardless of the
specialty area of practice.
· A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory
· Information on the sections of the paper
Introduction to the paper includes only 2 of the following:
· General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied
to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the
specialty area of practice.
· A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory
· Information on the sections of the paper
Introduction to the paper includes only 1 of the following:
· General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied
to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the
specialty area of practice.
· A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory
· Information on the sections of the paper.
Introduction to the paper includes none of the following:
· General statements on the idea of nursing theory being applied
to solve problems/issues in nursing practice, regardless of the
specialty area of practice.
· A brief one-paragraph summary of a specific nursing theory
· Information on the sections of the paper
Problem/Issue
85-78 Points
77-71 Points
70-65 Points
64-0 Points
The problem/issue is substantively discussed.
The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education,

8. nursing informatics, or health policy.
Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included.
The problem/issue is superficially discussed.
The problem is clearly in nursing leadership, nursing education,
nursing informatics, or health policy.
Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is included
The problem/issue is superficially discussed.
· It is not clear if the problem belongs to nursing leadership,
nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy
OR
· Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is not included
The problem/issue is superficially discussed.
· It is not clear if the problem belongs to nursing leadership,
nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy
AND
· Scholarly evidence supporting the issue is not included
Strategy
100-92 Points
91-84 Points
83-76 Points
75-0 Points
All of the following are present:
· One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed
substantively

9. · Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are
clearly applied
· Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
· Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion
· At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed.
Only 4 of the following are present:
· One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed
substantively
· Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are
clearly applied
· Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
· Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion
· At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed
Only 3 of the following are present:
· One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed
substantively
· Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are
clearly applied
· Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
· Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion
· At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is

10. discussed
2 or fewer of the following are present:
· One strategy for resolving the identified issue is discussed
substantively
· Concepts and principles from the selected nursing theory are
clearly applied
· Rationale(s) for the strategy are evident
· Evidence from the scholarly literature supports the discussion
· At least one ethical and/or legal aspect of the strategy is
discussed
Conclusion
40-37 Points
33-30 Points
29-0 Points
Concluding paragraph(s) clearly show new knowledge about
applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper
NA
Concluding paragraph(s) does not clearly show new knowledge
about applying nursing theory gained from writing this paper
Concluding paragraph(s) are missing
Content Subtotal

11. _____of 285 points
Format
Possible Points = 40 Points
Paper Requirements
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points
All of the following requirements are met:
Paper meets length requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
Only 2 of the following requirements are met:
Paper meets length requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current - within the 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
Only 1 of the following requirements is met:
Paper meets length requirements

12. Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current - within the 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
None of the following requirements are met:
Paper meets length requirements
Minimum of 3 scholarly references
Textbook not used as a reference
References are current - within the 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided for use of older references
APA Format
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points
There are 0 – 2 APA format errors in the text, title page and
reference page(s)
There are 3 – 5 APA format errors in the text, title page and/or
reference page(s)
There are 6 – 8 APA format errors in the title page, running
head, or reference page (s).
There are 9 or more APA format errors in the title page, running
head, or reference pages(s).
Citations
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points

13. There are 0-2 errors in the citation of ideas and information
There are 3-5 errors in the citation of ideas and information
There are 6 - 8 errors in the citation of ideas and information
There are 9 or more errors in the citation of ideas and
information
Writing Quality
10-9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6-0 Points
0 – 2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented
in the 6th edition of the APA manual
3 – 5 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented
in the 6th edition of the APA manual
6 - 9 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented
in the 6th edition of the APA manual
10 or more exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word
usage, punctuation and formal written work as presented in the
6th edition of the APA manual
Format Subtotal
_____of 40 points
Total Points
_____of 325 points
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14. ACC 100 - Assignment
I have provided the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the
Coca-Cola Company for the year 2013. From Exhibit 17.16 on
Page 737 of Chapter 17 of the textbook, your job is to calculate
the financial ratios for the Coca-Cola Company. In addition,
you are to compare the performance of Coca-Cola to the
industry. For each ratio, comment on why it might be viewed as
favorable or unfavorable relative to the industry. Once you have
completed the financial ratio analysis describe whether or not it
would be to our advantage to invest in this company. FOR
FULL CREDIT, PLEASE SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK!(160
points)
For Liquidity and Efficiency; calculate all ratios EXCEPT the
“Acid-Test” ratio.
For Solvency; calculate ONLY the “Debt” ratio.
For Profitability; calculate all of the ratios EXCEPT the “Book
Value per Common Share” and the “Basic Earnings per Share.”
There are 11 financial ratios to be calculated!
Industry Ratios
Median
Current Ratio
2.50
Days’ Sales Uncollected
30 days
Days’ Sales in Inventory
60 days
Total Asset Turnover
18
Inventory Turnover
8
Accounts Receivables Turnover
12.5
Debt Ratio

15. 70%
Gross Margin Ratio
40%
Profit Margin Ratio
8%
Return on Total Assets
12.5%
Return on Common Stockholders’ Equity
14.0%