Nursing Care of the Older Adult

Activities

A PowerPoint presentation APA style ( Minimum of 12 slides)

	Learning Unit
Assignment Instructions: 1. Use the following bolded topics and subtopics to guide your presentation's discussion flow. · Introduction (title) & learning outcomes (1-2 slides) · Define your topic. 1. -Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing? 2. -Why is this topic important, and what impact does it have when caring for elderly clients? (1-2 slides) · Introduce and describe the information found in the literature. (1-2 slides) · Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations and what local, state, or national resources are available.(2-3 slides) · Conclusions/summary (3-6 slides) 1. - What conclusions did you draw from the exploration of this topic? 2. - How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly? 3. - What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level? · References (1 slide)   1. 2. 3.	Domain 1 1.1, 1.2   Domain 3 3.3, 3.4   Domain 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3   Domain 5 5.1 Domain 6 6.2, 6.3,   Domain 6 6.2, 6.3   Domain 7 7.1, 7.3   Domain 10 10.2   Course Competencies: B1, B4, B5, B6

 

 

  Grading Rubric for PowerPoint Presentation (140 points)

 

1. Introduction & Learning Outcomes (15 points)

· 15 points: Engaging and well-organized introduction. Clearly states the learning outcomes and provides a strong foundation for the presentation.

· 12-14 points: Provides a clear introduction and learning outcomes with minor omissions in detail or organization.

· 9-11 points: Basic introduction and learning outcomes; lacks depth or clarity.

· 5-8 points: Minimal introduction or learning outcomes; unclear or disorganized.

· 0-4 points: Introduction or learning outcomes are missing or inadequate.

2. Definition and Importance of Topic (20 points)

· 20 points: Clearly defines the topic, explaining its importance to nursing and its impact on elderly care. Provides compelling rationale and uses examples or evidence.

· 17-19 points: Effectively defines the topic, addressing its relevance to nursing and elderly care with minor omissions or less robust examples.

· 13-16 points: Adequately defines the topic but lacks depth or strong connections to its importance.

· 7-12 points: Minimally addresses the topic, missing key points or clear explanations of relevance.

· 0-6 points: Topic is not defined or inadequately discussed.

3. Literature Review (25 points)

· 25 points: Effectively synthesizes key findings from the literature, presenting relevant, well-supported information. Clearly connects the findings to the topic.

· 21-24 points: Presents relevant literature but lacks depth or minor connections to the topic.

· 17-20 points: Includes basic information from the literature but lacks synthesis or clear relevance to the topic.

· 10-16 points: Minimally addresses the literature, with vague or unclear connections.

· 0-9 points: Fails to include or connect relevant literature.

4. Impact on Elderly Care Across Settings and Available Resources (23 points)

· 23 points: Provides an insightful discussion on how the topic affects elderly care across various settings (e.g., home care, long-term care, hospitals) and identifies comprehensive local, state, and national resources.

· 20-22 points: Discusses the impact on elderly care and resources with minor omissions in depth or clarity.

· 17-19 points: Provides a basic discussion but lacks specificity or thoroughness in addressing care settings and resources.

· 10-16 points: Minimally addresses the impact on elderly care and resources, with vague or unsupported points.

· 0-9 points: Fails to address the impact on elderly care or identify relevant resources.

5. Conclusions and Recommendations (22 points)

· 22 points: Provides well-thought-out conclusions and actionable recommendations for nursing practice and organizational change. Demonstrates critical thinking and clear connections to the topic.

· 19-21 points: Offers solid conclusions and recommendations with minor gaps in depth or clarity.

· 15-18 points: Presents basic conclusions and recommendations but lacks depth or strong connections to the topic.

· 10-14 points: Minimally addresses conclusions and recommendations, with vague or unsupported points.

· 0-9 points: Does not adequately conclude or provide recommendations.

6. Visual Quality and Organization (15 points)

· 15 points: Slides are visually appealing, well-organized, and professional. Consistent formatting, clear headings, appropriate font size, and effective use of visuals enhance understanding.

· 12-14 points: Slides are visually clear and professional, with minor inconsistencies in formatting or organization.

· 9-11 points: Slides are adequately organized but may lack professional design or contain some formatting inconsistencies.

· 5-8 points: Slides are minimally organized, with distracting formatting or visuals.

· 0-4 points: Slides are poorly organized or unprofessional, hindering understanding.

7. APA Formatting and References (10 points)

· 10 points: Reference slide is formatted correctly in APA style. All in-text citations are accurate, and the minimum of 5 professional references is met.

· 8-9 points: Reference slide and in-text citations follow APA style but include minor errors. Required references are present.

· 6-7 points: Makes a basic attempt at APA formatting, with multiple errors in citations or references.

· 3-5 points: Minimally follows APA style, with substantial errors or missing required references.

· 0-2 points: Fails to use APA formatting or include required references.

8. Group Collaboration and Presentation Delivery (10 points)

· 10 points: Presentation is seamless, well-coordinated, and demonstrates effective group collaboration. Clear, confident delivery with all group members participating equally.

· 8-9 points: Presentation is well-coordinated with minor gaps in flow or collaboration. Group members generally participate equally.

· 6-7 points: Delivery is adequate but lacks coordination or equal participation among group members.

· 3-5 points: Minimally coordinated presentation, with noticeable issues in delivery or group collaboration.

· 0-2 points: Poorly coordinated presentation or lack of participation from group members.