Describe why this issue is important to professional nursing practice.

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Analyze the position statement from the International Council of Nurses chosen in week 1. This position statement is the foundation for this final project.
In a 12 to 15 slide PowerPoint presentation, not including the title slide and reference slide, address the following:
Present the Position Statement.
Describe why this issue is important to professional nursing practice.
Analyze at least three scholarly nursing articles related to this subject, including what the articles add to the understanding of this issue.
Describe legal and ethical implications of the issue using the ANA Code of Ethics (2001) as framework.
Summarize how this position statement can be utilized to improve the health of the population.
Use bullet points on the content slides and include speaker’s notes to discuss the content.  Remember to use APA 6th edition formatting for slide references and review the link on How to make an APA formatted PPT slide presentation.
The standard of performance required for undergraduate nursing programs is C+ (77%) or higher in all nursing courses. Students who earn a grade of less than C+ in any nursing course must repeat the course and earn at least a C+ in order to complete the program of study. If a student’s GPA falls below 2.0 he or she may be placed on academic probation.
Final Project Rubric
Competency
18 Points
12 Points
6 Points
0 Points
Total
Present the Position Statement
Presents the Position Statement
Presents the title of the Position Statement but does not include any additional information
Does not present the Position Statement
No paper submitted or content missing
/18
Describe why this issue is important to professional nursing practice
Describes why this issue is important to professional nursing practice
Superficially describes why this issue is important to professional nursing practice
Does not describe why this issue is important to professional nursing practice
No paper submitted or content missing
/18
Analyze at least three scholarly nursing articles related to this subject, including what the articles add to the understanding of this issue
Analyzes at least three scholarly nursing articles related to this subject, including what the articles add to the understanding of this issue
Analyzes at two scholarly nursing articles related to this subject, including what the articles add to the understanding of this issue
Analyzes at one scholarly nursing articles related to this subject, including what the articles add to the understanding of this issue
No paper submitted or content missing
/18
Describe legal and ethical implications of the issue using the ANA Code of Ethics (2001) as framework
Describes legal and ethical implications of the issue using the ANA Code of Ethics (2001) as framework
Describes legal or ethical implications of the issue using the ANA Code of Ethics (2001) as framework
Describes legal and ethical implications of the issue but does not use the ANA Code of Ethics (2001) as framework
No paper submitted or content missing
/18
Summarize how this position statement can be utilized to improve the health of the population
Summarizes how this position statement can be utilized to improve the health of the population
Superficially  summarizes how this position statement can be utilized to improve the health of the population
Does not summarize how this position statement can be utilized to improve the health of the population
No paper submitted or content missing
/18
Competency
2.5 Points
2 Points
1 Point
0 Points
Total
Organization
Organization excellent, ideas clear and arranged logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic.
Organization good; ideas usually clear and arranged in acceptable sequence; transitions usually smooth, good support
Organization minimally effective; problems in approach, sequence, support and transitions
Organization does not meet requirements
/2.5
Grammar
Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage correct and idiomatic, consistent with Standard American English
Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding
Grammar, punctuation, mechanics and usage distracting  and often interfere with meaning or understanding
Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage interfere with understanding
/2.5
APA Format
Demonstrates competent use of mechanics and APA
Minimal APA errors
Many APA errors
Complete lack of understanding
/2.5
References
References are relevant, authoritative and contemporary
Adequate references
Minimal use of appropriate references
Poor use and/or selection of references not relevant
/2.5
TOTAL
/100
Academic integrity: Sources not cited and/or word-for-word (verbatim) content used from another source without the use of quotation marks earns a 0 for the paper.