Identify the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization.
Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper Part I and II
Week 5: Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper Part I
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to consider the value of a culture of excellence and leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence within the student’s selected MSN track. Students will identify organizational characteristics that support a culture of excellence. In addition, students will identify an existing organizational mission, vision, and values and create an original concept map to portray the interrelationships among the elements. The extent to which the organizational mission, vision, and values reflect a culture of excellence will be examined. Leadership strategies that promote a culture of excellence and support the Chamberlain Care Model® will be applied.
NR504: Week 5 Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper Guidelines and Rubric Download NR504: Week 5 Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper Guidelines and Rubric
This assignment will be submitted in two parts:
Part I: Concept Map. This portion of the assignment will be submitted below.
Part II: Submission of the written paper. This portion of the assignment will be submitted on the next page.
You will receive one grade for Part I and Part II.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following Course Outcomes:
CO 1: Discern leadership approaches that facilitate achievement of health outcomes through interprofessional collaborative practice within micro-, meso-, and macro-level systems.
CO 2: Appraise the role of the MSN-prepared nurse to lead safe, efficient, ethical, high-quality, person-centered healthcare across complex systems.
CO 3: Integrate communication modalities that convey cultural humility, value the diverse nature of individuals, and cultivate healthful work environments.
Due Date: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5
Total Points Possible: 225 points
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Part I: Concept Map
Student Exemplar for Part 1 Concept Map (Links to an external site.)
Identify the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization.
Create a concept map that portrays the relationships among the organizational mission, vision, and core values, depicting how they do or do not support a culture of excellence. The concept map must be your own, original work.
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Part I: Create and submit a concept map as a pdf or Word document.
Concept map may be neatly drawn by hand or created using software.
Concept map must be clear and legible.
Concept map must be the student’s original work.
Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
Part I
Originally-constructed Concept Map
36
16%
Submit an original concept map that portrays the following.
Organizational mission, vision, and values
Interrelationships among the mission, vision, and values
How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence
The concept map must be the student’s original work
Follow submission guidelines
Part II: Written Paper
In a three- to four- page paper, address the elements below. Use a minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Discuss the characteristics of a culture of excellence.
Present the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization, and explain the interrelationships between each element in the concept map. Describe how the mission, vision, and values do or do not support a culture of excellence.
Discuss application of two specific leadership strategies that promote a culture of excellence, and how they support the Chamberlain Care Model®.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Part II: Using Microsoft Word 2013, create the written paper for this assignment. Include a title page with your name, date, and course information, as well as a reference page.
The paper (excluding title and reference pages) should be three to four pages in length.
A minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are required.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
Only one short quote (15 words or less) may be used within the body of your writing.
Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
First person may only be used in the self-reflection portion of the assignment (see Conclusion section for criteria).
Directions and Assignment Criteria
Grading Criteria
Part II
Introduction
18
8%
Introduction includes the following.
Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the healthcare industry
Key role of mission, vision, and values to guide organizational culture
Identify sections of the paper
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support the information presented
Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Part II
Culture of Excellence
36
16%
This section includes the following.
Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence
Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices that reflect a culture of excellence
Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Part II
Overview of Concept Map:
Mission, Vision, and Values
45
20%
This section includes the following.
Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization
Explanation regarding the interrelationships portrayed within the concept map
Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or to not reflect a culture of excellence
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Part II
Leading a Culture of Excellence
36
16%
This section includes the following.
Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies that will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role
Explanation of how the two identified leadership strategies reflect the Chamberlain Care Model®
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Part II
Conclusion
27
12%
Conclusion includes the following.
Summary that addresses the following.
Importance of a culture of excellence
Leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence
Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence
Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment
Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
Graduate-level Writing Style
27
12%
Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards.
Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing; accurate use of APA levels of headings
APA format for citing and referencing sources
No more than one short quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment
APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size
APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference page
Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)
Use of first person tense is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
Quality of Literature Support
It is an expectation that a minimum of four current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources are integrated within the assignment.
If the above expectation is not met, 9 points shall be deducted.
Paper Length
It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of three full pages in length, and no more than four full pages in length.
If the above expectation is not met, 9 points shall be deducted.
Total
225
100%
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all the above requirements.
Rubric
Week 5: Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper
Week 5: Leading a Culture of Excellence Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart I: Concept Map
36 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included in the concept map: • Organizational mission, vision, and values • Interrelationships between the mission, vision and values • How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • The concept map must be the student’s personal, original work • Submission guidelines are followed
33 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included in the concept map: • Organizational mission, vision, and values • Interrelationships between the mission, vision and values • How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • The concept map must be the student’s personal, original work • Submission guidelines are followed
30 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: A concept map is submitted which portrays: • Organizational mission, vision, and values • Interrelationships between the mission, vision and values • How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • The concept map must be the student’s personal, original work • Submission guidelines are followed
27 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: A concept map is submitted which portrays: • Organizational mission, vision, and values • Interrelationships between the mission, vision and values • How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • The concept map must be the student’s personal, original work • Submission guidelines are followed
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: A concept map is submitted which portrays: • Organizational mission, vision, and values • Interrelationships between the mission, vision and values • How the organizational mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • The concept map must be the student’s personal, original work • Submission guidelines are followed
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Introduction
18 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: • Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the health care industry • Key role of mission, vision and values to guide organizational culture • Identify sections of the paper • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
16 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: • Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the health care industry • Key role of mission, vision and values to guide organizational culture • Identify sections of the paper • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
15 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: • Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the health care industry • Key role of mission, vision and values to guide organizational culture • Identify sections of the paper • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
13 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: • Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the health care industry • Key role of mission, vision and values to guide organizational culture • Identify sections of the paper • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: • Importance of pursuing a culture of excellence within the health care industry • Key role of mission, vision and values to guide organizational culture • Identify sections of the paper • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Culture of Excellence
36 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: • Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence • Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices which reflect a culture of excellence • Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
33 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: • Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence • Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices which reflect a culture of excellence • Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
30 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: • Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence • Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices which reflect a culture of excellence • Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
27 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: • Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence • Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices which reflect a culture of excellence • Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: • Explanation of the concept of a culture of excellence • Identification of at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices which reflect a culture of excellence • Discussion regarding how a culture of excellence is significant to the selected specialty track • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Overview of Concept Map: Mission, Vision, Values
45 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: • Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization • Explanation regarding the inter-relationships portrayed within the concept map • Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
41 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: • Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization • Explanation regarding the inter-relationships portrayed within the concept map • Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
37 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: • Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization • Explanation regarding the inter-relationships portrayed within the concept map • Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
34 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: • Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization • Explanation regarding the interrelationships portrayed within the concept map • Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: • Description of the mission, vision, and values of a selected organization • Explanation regarding the interrelationships portrayed within the concept map • Discussion regarding how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Leading a Culture of Excellence
36 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: • Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies which will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role • Explanation of how the two chosen leadership strategies support the Chamberlain Care Model® • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
33 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: • Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies which will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role • Explanation of how the two chosen leadership strategies support the Chamberlain Care Model® • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support the information presented
30 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: • Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies which will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role • Explanation of how the two chosen leadership strategies support the Chamberlain Care Model® • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support the information presented
27 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: • Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies which will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role • Explanation of how the two chosen leadership strategies support the Chamberlain Care Model® • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support the information presented
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: • Identification and discussion of two specific leadership strategies which will promote a culture of excellence in the selected MSN specialty track role • Explanation of how the two chosen leadership strategies support the Chamberlain Care Model® • Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
36 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart II: Conclusion
Self-reflections may be in first person
27 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: • Summary which addresses the following: (1) the importance of a culture of excellence; and (2) leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence • Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence • Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment • Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
24 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: • Summary which addresses the following: (1) the importance of a culture of excellence; and (2) leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence • Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence • Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment • Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
22 pts
Average
Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: • Summary which addresses the following: (1) the importance of a culture of excellence; and (2) leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence • Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence • Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment • Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
20 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: • Summary which addresses the following: (1) the importance of a culture of excellence; and (2) leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence • Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence • Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment • Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: • Summary which addresses the following: (1) the importance of a culture of excellence; and (2) leadership strategies that support a culture of excellence • Synopsis of the selected mission, vision, and values and how they do or do not support a culture of excellence • Self-reflection of learning regarding new insights gained by completing this assignment • Self-reflection regarding implications for future advanced nursing practice in the selected MSN specialty track
27 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGraduate Level Writing Style
27 pts
Exemplary
The exemplary graduate-level writing style is evident, which meets all of the criteria below: • Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headings • APA format for citing and referencing sources • APA document format including margins, spacing, font style, and size • APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference page • Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) • No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment • Use of first-person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
24 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished graduate-level writing style is evident which meets at least 6 of the criteria below: • No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headings • No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources • No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size • No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference page • No more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) • No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment • Use of first-person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
22 pts
Average
Average graduate-level writing style is evident which meets at least 4 of the criteria below: • No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headings • No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources • No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size • No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference page • No more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) • No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment • Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
20 pts
Marginally Acceptable
Marginally acceptable graduate-level writing is evident which meets at least 2 of the criteria below: • No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headings • No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources • No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size • No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference page • No more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) • No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment • Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
0 pts
Insufficient
The insufficient graduate-level writing style is evident which meets 1 or less of the criteria below: • No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure • No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headings • No more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources • No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size • No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference page • No more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) • No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) is used within the assignment • Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion
27 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of literature support
0 pts
0 points Deducted
A minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.
0 pts
9 points deducted
The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support.
0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Length
0 pts
0 points deducted
The length of the paper portion of the assignment is a minimum of three full pages in length and is no more than four full pages in length. Total page count does not include title or reference pages.
0 pts
9 points deducted
The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for total length.
0 pts
Total Points: 225
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