Assignment: Anesthesia Care Unit

Assignment: Anesthesia Care Unit

TOPIC Robins, H., & Dai, F. (2015). Handoffs in the Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit: Use of a Checklist for Transfer of Care. AANA Journal, 83(4), 264-268.

Directions:

1. Carefully read the Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric found in Week 4 Assignments area, which provides specific details on how to complete this assignment.

2. Rename this template by clicking Save As. Change the file name so it reads Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, type Smith Professional Paper Worksheet.

3. Save the document as a .docx file . See instructions in Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet Assignment page.

4. Type your name and date at the top of this template.

5. Type your answers directly on the template. Follow all instructions on this Template and the Guidelines document (including the Rubric). Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.

6. Submit this completed assignment in the Week 4 Assignments area by the end of Week 4, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.

7. Post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum so your classmates can read the advice, too. You may also e-mail private questions to your instructor

Item Instructions

Type your answers below

Page numbers in Hood textbook on the assigned paper topic:

Clearly state page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the assigned paper topic.

General Reference Form

Type the general reference form for a journal article from Publication Manual of the APA from page 198.

Reference for Journal Article:

Create a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available.

[See page 198 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers]

NOTE: Do not use reference or citation examples found in the library database.

Quotation with Citation:

Type a quotation (10–25 words) from the assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas the authors cited from another source.

[See pages 170-171 and 177 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers]

Paraphrased Area and Citation:

Type appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted in the section above using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.

[See pages 171 and 177 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers]

Professional Paper Outline:

Develop outline on the assigned topic for professional paper including introduction, 2 subtopics consistent with each of the two main topics provided, and conclusion (summary and concluding statements). Excellent specifics used.

Introduction

· Paper topic is Communication

· [type definition of topic in relation to professional nursing here]

Essential Principles of Communication in Professional Nursing (first main topic)

· [type required first subtopic here]

· [type required second subtopic here]

Advantages of Using a Formulated Checklist for Handoff Communication(second main topic)

· [type required first subtopic here]

· [type required second subtopic here]

Conclusion

· [type summary statement here]

· [type concluding statement here]

Week 6 Professional Paper Assignment

Professional Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Updated 7/2018

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate writing skills, organizational skills, and ability to correctly present ideas and credit others in APA formatting when writing a professional paper.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO3: Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)

CO4: Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)

CO5: Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)

CO9: Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)

DUE DATE

Submit the assignment Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT. (check your Canvas calendar for your local time).

POINTS

This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.

PREPARING THE Professional Paper

Carefully read these guidelines including the Rubric, which may be found in the Gradebook.

Download the NR351 Professional Paper Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Professional Paper.docx. Save it to your own computer or drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.

Mechanics of the Professional Paper include:

Times New Roman size 12 typeface (font) double spaced with 1-inch margins

No abstract

Correct APA format

Correct spelling, apostrophe use, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence structure

Contents must include Title Page, body of the paper (500-600 words including Introduction, two Main Points and subpoints from your Professional Paper Worksheet outline including revisions suggested by instructor, and Conclusion), and References page.

Two Main Points and Conclusion will be Level 1 headings. No Level 2 headings are to be used for this short paper.

References should only include your Hood textbook and the assigned article found here:

https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=26390744&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Contents of the paper must include any revisions suggested by your instructor in Professional Paper Worksheet feedback.

When your assignment is complete, save and close your Professional Paper. When you are happy with your paper, submit it and check your TurnItIn similarity index to see if it is below 25%. You may resubmit up until the due date if you wish to make changes. The last version you submit prior to the deadline will be graded. Per Chamberlain policy, any final paper submitted with a similarity index greater than 24% will be investigated for potential plagiarism.

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

TOPIC Robins, H., & Dai, F. (2015). Handoffs in the Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit: Use of a Checklist for Transfer of Care. AANA Journal, 83(4), 264-268.