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Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis.

5. Target

37.5 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is thorough.

Complications of Cancer, Side Effects of Treatment, and Methods to Lessen Effects

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.

5. Target

37.5 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is thorough.

Factors Contributing to Incident and Mortality Rates of Various Cancers in Americans

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Discussion of factors contributing to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.

5. Target

37.5 points

Discussion of factors contributing to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.

American Cancer Society (ACS)

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why for each service.

5. Target

37.5 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients why is thorough.

Utilization of Nursing Process Across the Life Span (B)

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of the utilization of the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan, including each of the five phases, demonstrating a holistic and patient-focused care. (C3.1)

5. Target

37.5 points

Explanation of the utilization of the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan, including each of the five phases, demonstrating a holistic and patient-focused care is thorough.

Contribution of Liberal Arts and Science Studies to Nursing Knowledge (B)

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of an interdisciplinary research approach that builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research (C1.1).

5. Target

12.5 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach that builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is thorough.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

12.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

12.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

12.5 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

7.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

7.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.