Integration of Spirituality in Nursing Curriculum

Department of Nursing

Grading Criteria for Spirituality Reflective Journal Paper

Course Number: NURS 364

Name of the Professor:

Student Name:

Date:

You have been assigned required readings on spirituality in your course. You may choose one or more chapters from each assigned book to read. You will then write a reflection paper regarding your thoughts, meaningful ideas, feelings, and/or reactions, and the application of these to nursing practice or your own spiritual growth and self-care.

1. Paper is typed in at least 2-3 pages, double spaced and turned in on time via D2L or email to your professor, with coversheet title page in APA format; thoughtful, suitable title

10 Points

2. Introductory paragraph is attention-getting

10 Points

3. Spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage are correct throughout paper

10 Points

4. Answers all questions and thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner.

20 Points

5. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge, and understanding of the disease process and reflecting the role of prayer, region and culture influence on healing on the disease process. .

20 Points

6. Concluding paragraph sums up information, reiterates ideas and opinions, and leaves reader with a call to action or something meaningful to remember

10 Points

7. Pertinent reference sources are skillfully woven throughout paper without over use of quotations but, rather, attempt to paraphrase

10 Points

8. References are properly cited in APA format with no plagiarism.

5 Points

9. At least 3 references are cited in paper, including a reference from current class assigned chapter readings in Mauk, a reading in an assigned chapter in White, Anatomy & Physiology, and pathophysiology text and one journal article of your own choice.

5 Points

Total

100 Possible Points

Actual Points =

References:

Mauk, K. L., & Schmidt, N. K. (2004). Spiritual care in nursing practice. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.

White, E. G. (2011). The Ministry of healing. Guildford, UK: White Crow Books.

Journal article:

APA format reference that you may use for free:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

It is recommended that you upload your paper into Turnitin on D2L to check for plagiarism prior to submission to your professor. Also, to check for correct grammar, use the Grammar Tutor on D2L.

Spirituality Reflective Writing

NURS 323 Pathophysiology

Select a body system and identify one disease process that fascinates you most as a creation of God. Answer the following questions relating to the disease process.

1. What aspects of normal anatomy is interesting to you and why?

2. What factors have caused the damage to the normal anatomy and physiology?

3. How can we restore the healing process?

4. What is the role of prayer, influence of religion and culture relating to this disease process?

5. Conclusion with a call to action or something meaningful to remember