Week 2 Nursing Objectives Please answer the following questions and then upload into the site labeled Week 2 Learning Objectives 1. The Profession of Nursing 1. Nursing Education and Accreditation 1. Identify the roles of major nursing organizations that have an impact on nursing education. 1. Describe the differences between the ANA, ANCC, CCNE, NLN, and STTI 1. Describe the nursing education accreditation process and its importance. 1. Describe the types of nursing programs and degrees. 1. Explain the purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. 1. The History of Nursing 1. Identify several key figures and events in nursing history. 1. Describe the past image of nursing and critical related issues 1. What is a Profession? 1. Compare and contrast a profession with an occupation. 1. Describe what powers a profession has in our society. 1. Describe autonomy and self-regulation within a profession. 1. What is Nursing? 1. Discuss the ANA definition of nursing. 1. Explain the meaning of caring to nursing. 1. Compare and contrast the art of nursing with the science of nursing. 1. Compare and contrast the major nursing roles. 1. Nursing as a Profession 1. Explain how a nurse enters the profession. 1. Describe the current ethnic/gender characteristics of the nursing profession. 1. Explain the relevance of standards to the nursing profession. 1. Compare and contrast Nurse Practice Act and Nursing Standards of Care. 1. Discuss the development and roles of nursing associations. 1. Define certification and credentialing. If you are taking information from the power point slides, you do not have to provide an APA reference. This part is more about what you gained from class lecture and discussion this week. 1. Name 3 events or key figures that you believe have impacted nursing. What was the impact and was it positive or negative? 2. Is nursing a profession? Explain the reason for your answer. 3. You have been tasked to write a new definition of nursing-what would it say? 4. List 3 examples of the “art” of nursing 5. List 3 examples of the “science” of nursing Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric's layout. Content Name: NURS_6630_Week1_Assignment_Rubric Grid ViewList View Excellent Point range: 90–100 Good Point range: 80–89 Fair Point range: 70–79 Poor Point range: 0–69 In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous sytem, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples. Points: Points Range: 12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%) The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately and clearly describes in detail each part of the neuron, and it includ ...

1. Week 2 Nursing Objectives
Please answer the following questions and then upload into the
site labeled Week 2 Learning Objectives
1. The Profession of Nursing
1. Nursing Education and Accreditation
1. Identify the roles of major nursing organizations that have an
impact on nursing education.
1. Describe the differences between the ANA, ANCC, CCNE,
NLN, and STTI
1. Describe the nursing education accreditation process and its
importance.
1. Describe the types of nursing programs and degrees.
1. Explain the purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
degree.
1. The History of Nursing
1. Identify several key figures and events in nursing history.
1. Describe the past image of nursing and critical related issues
1. What is a Profession?
1. Compare and contrast a profession with an occupation.
1. Describe what powers a profession has in our society.
1. Describe autonomy and self-regulation within a profession.
1. What is Nursing?
1. Discuss the ANA definition of nursing.
1. Explain the meaning of caring to nursing.
1. Compare and contrast the art of nursing with the science of
nursing.
1. Compare and contrast the major nursing roles.
1. Nursing as a Profession
1. Explain how a nurse enters the profession.

2. 1. Describe the current ethnic/gender characteristics of the
nursing profession.
1. Explain the relevance of standards to the nursing profession.
1. Compare and contrast Nurse Practice Act and Nursing
Standards of Care.
1. Discuss the development and roles of nursing associations.
1. Define certification and credentialing.
If you are taking information from the power point slides, you
do not have to provide an APA reference. This part is more
about what you gained from class lecture and discussion this
week.
1. Name 3 events or key figures that you believe have impacted
nursing. What was the impact and was it positive or negative?
2. Is nursing a profession? Explain the reason for your answer.
3. You have been tasked to write a new definition of nursing-
what would it say?
4. List 3 examples of the “art” of nursing
5. List 3 examples of the “science” of nursing
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Name: NURS_6630_Week1_Assignment_Rubric
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Excellent
Point range: 90–100
Good
Point range: 80–89
Fair

3. Point range: 70–79
Poor
Point range: 0–69
In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of
the nervous sytem, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron
and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the
pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the
impulse. Be specific and provide examples.
Points:
Points Range:
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the

4. anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately and clearly
describes in detail each part of the neuron, and it includes a
detailed explanation of the general overview of electrical
impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at
the termination of the impulse.
Examples fully support the response provided.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)

5. The response accurately describes the anatomy of the neuron.
The response accurately describes each part of the neuron, and
it includes a general overview of electrical impulse conduction,
the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of
the impulse.
Examples support the response provided.
Feedback:
Points:

6. Points Range:
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response provides an inaccurate or vague description of
the anatomy of the neuron. The response inaccurately or
vaguely describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an
inaccurate or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction,
the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of
the impulse.
Examples vaguely support the response provided.
Feedback:

7. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response provides an inaccurate or incomplete description
of the anatomy of the neuron, or is missing. The response
inaccurately or incompletely describes each part of the neuron,
and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical
impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at
the termination of the impulse, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:

8. Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these
questions):
a. What are the major components that make up the subcortical
structures?
b. Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and
addiction?
c. What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra
striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor
control?
Points:
Points Range:
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)

9. The response accurately and clearly details the major
components that make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately and clearly details which component
plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately and clearly identifies the two
neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain
that play a major role in motor control.
Feedback:
Points:

10. Points Range:
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately identifies the major components that
make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately identifies which component plays a role
in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately identifies the two neurotransmitters
located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major
role in motor control.
Feedback:

11. Points:
Points Range:
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately identifies the major components that
make up the subcortical structures.
The response inaccurately identifies which component plays a
role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response inaccurately identifies two neurotransmitters
located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major
role in motor control.

12. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies the
major components that make up the subcortical structures, or is
missing.

13. The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies which
component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction, or
is missing.
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies two
neurotransmitters in the nigra striatal region of the brain that
play a major role in motor control, or is missing.
Feedback:
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the
central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.
Points:

14. Points Range:
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how glia
cells function in the central nervous system.
Examples fully support the response provided.
Feedback:
Points:

15. Points Range:
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains how glia cells function in the
central nervous system.
Examples support the response provided.
Feedback:

16. Points:
Points Range:
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how glia cells
function in the central nervous system.
Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response
provided.
Feedback:

17. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how glia cells
function in the central nervous system, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:

18. The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for
chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part
of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which
direction does this communication occur? Be specific.
Points:
Points Range:
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the part
of the neurons that communicate with each other and the
direction in which this communication occurs.

19. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the part of the neurons that
communicate with each other and the direction in which this
communication occurs.

20. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the part of the
neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in
which this communication occurs.

21. Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the part of the
neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in
which this communication occurs, or is missing.

22. Feedback:
In 3–5 sentences, explain the concept of “neuroplasticity.” Be
specific and provide examples.
Points:
Points Range:
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the

23. concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples provided fully support the response provided.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)

24. The response accurately explains the concept of
neuroplasticity.
Examples provided support the response provided.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)

25. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the concept of
neuroplasticity.
Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response
provided.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:

26. 0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the concept of
neuroplasticity, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - English writing
standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

27. Points:
Points Range:
5 (6.67%) - 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no
errors.
Feedback:

28. Points:
Points Range:
4 (5.33%) - 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
Feedback:
Points:

29. Points Range:
3.5 (4.67%) - 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
Feedback:
Points:

30. Points Range:
0 (0%) - 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct
APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins,
indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and
reference list.

31. Points:
Points Range:
5 (6.67%) - 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
Feedback:

32. Points:
Points Range:
4 (5.33%) - 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
Feedback:
Points:

33. Points Range:
3.5 (4.67%) - 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
Feedback:
Points:

34. Points Range:
0 (0%) - 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
Feedback:
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35. In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of
the nervous sytem, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron
and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the
pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the
impulse. Be specific and provide examples.--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the
anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately and clearly
describes in detail each part of the neuron, and it includes a
detailed explanation of the general overview of electrical
impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at
the termination of the impulse.
Examples fully support the response provided.
Good
Point range: 80–89
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)

36. The response accurately describes the anatomy of the neuron.
The response accurately describes each part of the neuron, and
it includes a general overview of electrical impulse conduction,
the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of
the impulse.
Examples support the response provided.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response provides an inaccurate or vague description of the
anatomy of the neuron. The response inaccurately or vaguely
describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an inaccurate
or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction, the
pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the
impulse.
Examples vaguely support the response provided.

37. Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response provides an inaccurate or incomplete description
of the anatomy of the neuron, or is missing. The response
inaccurately or incompletely describes each part of the neuron,
and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical
impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at
the termination of the impulse, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:
Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
a. What are the major components that make up the subcortical
structures?
b. Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and

38. addiction?
c. What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra
striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor
control?--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly details the major
components that make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately and clearly details which component
plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately and clearly identifies the two
neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain
that play a major role in motor control.
Good
Point range: 80–89
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)

39. The response accurately identifies the major components that
make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately identifies which component plays a role
in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately identifies the two neurotransmitters
located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major
role in motor control.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately identifies the major components that
make up the subcortical structures.
The response inaccurately identifies which component plays a
role in learning, memory, and addiction.

40. The response inaccurately identifies two neurotransmitters
located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major
role in motor control.
Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies the major
components that make up the subcortical structures, or is
missing.
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies which
component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction, or
is missing.
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies two
neurotransmitters in the nigra striatal region of the brain that
play a major role in motor control, or is missing.

41. Feedback:
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the
central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how glia
cells function in the central nervous system.
Examples fully support the response provided.
Good
Point range: 80–89
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)

42. The response accurately explains how glia cells function in the
central nervous system.
Examples support the response provided.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how glia cells
function in the central nervous system.
Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response
provided.
Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)

43. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how glia cells
function in the central nervous system, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:
The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for
chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part
of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which
direction does this communication occur? Be specific.--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)

44. The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the part
of the neurons that communicate with each other and the
direction in which this communication occurs.
Good
Point range: 80–89
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the part of the neurons that
communicate with each other and the direction in which this
communication occurs.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the part of the
neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in
which this communication occurs.
Poor

45. Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the part of the
neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in
which this communication occurs, or is missing.
Feedback:
In 3–5 sentences, explain the concept of “neuroplasticity.” Be
specific and provide examples.--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
12 (16%) - 13 (17.33%)

46. The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the
concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples provided fully support the response provided.
Good
Point range: 80–89
11 (14.67%) - 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples provided support the response provided.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
10 (13.33%) - 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the concept of
neuroplasticity.

47. Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response
provided.
Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the concept of
neuroplasticity, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards:

48. Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
5 (6.67%) - 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
Good
Point range: 80–89
4 (5.33%) - 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
3.5 (4.67%) - 3.5 (4.67%)

49. Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct
APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins,
indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and
reference list.--

50. Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
Point range: 90–100
5 (6.67%) - 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
Good
Point range: 80–89
4 (5.33%) - 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
Fair
Point range: 70–79
3.5 (4.67%) - 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

51. Poor
Point range: 0–69
0 (0%) - 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
Feedback:
Total Points:
75
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