1. Select your interviewee and schedule an interview. This individual must be a Registered Nurse. Job titles of RNs who may be considered include, but are not limited to, nursing clinical information manager, super user, director/manager clinical education, chief information officer, quality assurance or performance improvement nurse, nurse informaticist, telenursing specialist, nurse abstractor, case manager, or compliance nurse. If you have any concerns about whether the RN is suitable for this assignment, contact your instructor before you schedule the interview.
2. Review all questions (areas of inquiry) on the Interview Form prior to conducting the interview. You may print the form and take it with you to the interview.
3. Note that there are five required questions to ask the RN.
4. Note that there are four optional questions. You need to select only one of these to ask the RN.
5. Note that there are two follow-up questions you must answer.
6. Prior to conducting your interview, review two scholarly resources. These resources should guide your understanding of the RN’s role and responsibilities or make you more knowledgeable about GIGO, interprofessional communication, or other key concepts in the questions that you may not fully understand. For example, if your interviewee is a telenurse, you would want to review information on this specialty. If you do not know what GIGO means, look it up.
7. Conduct your interview. The length of your interview will vary but should not exceed 1 hour.
8. Submit the completed interview form prior to the deadline outlined above.
**Academic Integrity Reminder**
Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Demographics
Initials, job title of interviewee that includes the type of nursing information role and date of interview provided.
5.0 pts
Initials, job title, the type of nursing information expert and date of interview are provided.
4.0 pts
Either initials, job title, or date of interview is missing. The type of nursing information expert is included.
3.0 pts
Name is provided instead of initials. Job title or date of interview is missing. The type of nursing information expert is included.
2.0 pts
Name is provided but no job title, nursing information expert or date of interview.
0.0 pts
No name, job title, nursing information expert or date of interview provided.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Required Question #1 (Career Path)
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
25.0 pts
Clearly describes career path including education and experiences.
22.0 pts
Describes career path but education OR experiences are not provided.
20.0 pts
Describes career path but does not include experiences and educational background.
10.0 pts
Briefly describes career path.
0.0 pts
Fails to describe career path.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Question #2 (Value of Evidence)
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
25.0 pts
Clearly states value of best practice as a driving force and provides key elements.
22.0 pts
States value of best practice as a driving force and provides most key elements.
20.0 pts
Describes value of best practice as a driving force but omitted some key elements.
10.0 pts
Briefly describes value of best practice as a driving force and omitted key elements.
0.0 pts
Does not discuss value of best evidence.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Question #3 (Support Tools)
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
25.0 pts
Clearly describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practices and provides key elements.
22.0 pts
Describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practices and provides most key elements.
20.0 pts
Describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practice but omitted some key elements.
10.0 pts
Briefly describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practice but omitted key elements.
0.0 pts
Does not describe safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practice.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Question #4 (Pt. Care Technologies)
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
25.0 pts
Names/lists four or more technologies that improved patient care.
22.0 pts
Names/lists three technologies that improved patient care.
20.0 pts
Names/lists two technologies that improved patient care.
10.0 pts
Names/lists one technology that improved patient care.
0.0 pts
Names/lists zero to one technologies that improved patient care.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Question #5 (Groups and Utilization)
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
25.0 pts
Names/lists three or more groups that rely on information/data AND describes in detail how information is utilized.
22.0 pts
Names/lists one to two groups that rely on information/data AND generally describes how information is utilized.
20.0 pts
Names/lists groups but does not describe how information is utilized AND briefly describes how information is utilized.
10.0 pts
Names/lists one group but does not describe how information is utilized.
0.0 pts
Does not name/list groups and does not describe how information is utilized.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOptional Question
Type the optional question that you chose to ask. Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
30.0 pts
Clearly indicates which optional question was asked. Clearly describes answer to optional question in detail.
26.0 pts
Indicates which optional question was asked. Briefly provides answer to optional question.
24.0 pts
Indicates which optional question was asked, but answer does not address the question.
11.0 pts
Indicates which question was asked but does not provide an answer.
0.0 pts
Does not include optional question or answer.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollow-Up Question #1 (Practice Impact)
Summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers. Describes how nursing practice will change as a result of learning about roles and responsibilities of interviewee.
30.0 pts
Clearly summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers. Clearly describes how personal nursing practice will change as a result of learning about roles and responsibilities of interviewee.
26.0 pts
Generally summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers. Generally describes how personal nursing practice will change.
24.0 pts
Minimally summarizes what was learned. Gives a brief description of how personal nursing practice will change.
11.0 pts
Includes summary or describes how personal nursing practice will change, BUT does not include both.
0.0 pts
Fails to summarize what was learned and fails to describe how personal nursing practice will change.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollow-Up Question #2 (Resources Utilized)
Names two scholarly resources reviewed prior to conducting interview. Describes how each resource helped student prepare for interview.
30.0 pts
Specifically names two scholarly resources reviewed prior to interview. Clearly states how each resource helped prepare for interview.
26.0 pts
Specifically names two scholarly resources reviewed prior to interview. Generally states how each resource helped prepare for interview.
24.0 pts
Specifically names only one scholarly resource reviewed prior to interview. Briefly states how the resource helped prepare for interview.
11.0 pts
Names scholarly resources but does not indicate how resources helped prepare for interview.
0.0 pts
Fails to indicate resources.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing
Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Punctuation, APA format and sentence structure are correct. Evidence of spell and grammar check.
5.0 pts
Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Punctuation, APA format and sentence structure are correct.
4.0 pts
Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Minimal punctuation, sentence structure errors noted. No indications of grammar, APA format or spelling errors noted.
3.0 pts
Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Several punctuation, sentence-structure errors noted. Minor indications of grammar, APA or spelling errors noted.
2.0 pts
Name of student or date of interview is on Interview Form. Numerous punctuation, sentence-structure errors noted. Many indications of grammar, APA format or spelling errors noted.
0.0 pts
You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.
Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.
Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.
The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
- Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
- Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
- One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
- I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
- Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
- In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
- Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
- Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
- Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
- Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
- I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes
- I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
- As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
- It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
LopesWrite Policy
- For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
- Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
- Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
- Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.
Late Policy
- The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
- Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
- If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
- I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
- As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.
Communication
- Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
- Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
- Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.
